Mr. Schexnayder is a 29-year commercial litigator with significant trial experience in state and federal court civil cases. His trial and litigation experience includes complex business disputes, fidelity and surety law, construction law, bankruptcy, real estate disputes, residential construction defects, and personal injury defense.
In addition, Mr. Schexnayder serves as a mediator and arbitrator retained by the parties in commercial litigation, and presently serves as a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, Maricopa County.
Mr. Schexnayder joined the firm in 1984 and became a partner in 1991.
Mr. Schexnayder is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (B.A. 1981) and Arizona State University (J.D. 1984).
Mr. Schexnayder is Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell®
Representative Engagements
Litigation of multiple unrelated suits involving water treatment plants, wastewater plants, airports and commercial buildings.
Trial and defense judgment to defeat contract claim of mechanical equipment and plumbing vendor relating to Los Alamos National Laboratories.
Prosecution of commercial lease default claim and recovery of damages for landlord.
Representation of creditors in large Chapter 11 cases in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Washington, California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona.
Representation of sureties in analysis of payment and performance bond claims, negotiation of takeover and completion agreements, prosecution of recoveries against indemnitors and third parties, including documentation of collateral and security agreements.
Trial, judgment, and full recovery for benefit of client whose luxury residence had construction defects.
Successful defense of multi-million dollar bad faith claim in New Mexico against a surety company.
Ongoing representation of one of nation's largest motorsports retail organizations.
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