Clients choose Mr. Sewell because of his reputation for success, his insight into the law, and his pragmatic approach to litigation and his efficient approach to achieving results.
Mr. Sewell’s litigation experience involves cases in federal, state and administrative settings. He also resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration, as well as bench and jury trials. Mr. Sewell has also worked as a professor of business law. Mr. Sewell also serves as a mediator for probate & trust litigation cases.
Awards & Recognitions:
Education
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA (J.D., 2005)
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (B.S., 2001)
Court Admissions
State of Pennsylvania, 2005, inactive
State of Arizona, 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2006
Professional Memberships & Activities
Past President & Board Member, East Valley Estate Planning Council
Member of Board of Directors Tempe Chamber of Commerce 2015
Past Treasurer of Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court
Gilbert Leadership Conference Member, Class of 22
State Bar of Arizona
Publications & Presentations
Senior Editor—Journal of American Arbitration
Published: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Overrules its Decision in Duffield and Strengthens an Employer’s Use of Compulsory Arbitration in EEOC v. Luce, Forward Hamilton & Scripps, 3 J. Am. Arb. 171 (2004)
A Book Review—Law and Contemporary Problems: Mandatory Arbitration, 4 J. Am. Arb. 203 (2005)
LESSONS Magazine, Copy Editor and Writer
Published: Salvaging the Academic Village and From Chalk to Keyboard: How Learning is Changing
In estate litigation, the concept of “undue influence” is often invoked but rarely understood in its full legal context. Influence is a normal part of human relationships, but the law …
Understanding the Legal Process for Handwritten Wills in the Grand An elderly man is on his death bed. He wants to leave his worldly assets to his favorite nephew, but …
How To: Probating an Estate and Administering a Trust
Probating an estate or trust is a bit like fixing up a car engine. You need to follow each step carefully to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you’re acting …
