Paul Correa Email & Phone Number

Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney leading a first class group of professionals who represent and advise Cochise County on all civil legal matters, representing and attending Board of Supervisors meetings, supervising and training staff, lead litigation attorney and overseeing outside counsel, providing day to day legal advice and research for numerous county departments on all matters including election law, planning and zoning, public records, tax litigation and appeals, environmental health, procurement, assessor, treasurer, county recorder; performing contract review and negotiation, enabling county government to accomplish its goals and deliver services.

The lawyers at Tierney & Correa are deeply experienced and well-respected in their fields. The firm was established in 1999 to provide high quality and cost-effective litigation and counseling services to a wide range of clients in the Pacific Northwest. Our clients are private businesses, cities, counties, school districts, and non-profit organizations, as well as private companies and individuals. Our lawyers are admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Wisconsin and Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court. Tierney & Correa utilizes a cooperative team approach to case management, emphasizing ongoing communications with clients and continuing evaluation of goals, strategies, and options for resolution. Our goal is to advance our clients’ interests through the most efficient and cost-effective means possible.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

As an AAG in the Liability Management Section, I represented the Arizona Department of Administration and numerous state agencies, including the universities. I defended negligence actions of all varieties: simple torts, catastrophic injury claims, civil rights claims, and complex fraud claims.

Served as general counsel to start-up land acquisition and development company, advised on all legal issues, drafted contracts, researched and advised relating federal grant and financing programs, environmental issues, easements, and represented the company in civil litigation matters.

Tucson, Az, Us

Practiced commercial litigation in this AV-rated firm, handled a wide variety of issues for local and national clientele. Litigation matters included a complex business litigation matter in U.S. District Court related to major aeronautics supply chain supplier and a consumer fraud claim against national bank brought in U.S. District Court by citizens of Mexico. Represented national companies, property management companies, and insurers in civil claims. Taught as an Adjunct Professor of Legal Writing at the James Rogers School of Law during this time.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Practiced general and commercial litigation as an associate attorney in a large national firm, representing clients and businesses with a wide variety of issues before federal and state courts. Litigated internet piracy claim arising under federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; represented internet pharmaceutical distributor in relation to Department of Justice investigation; represented Bayer in pharmaceutical class action, successfully defended Phoenix independent paper The New Times against subpoena of reporter to disclose non-confidential source; handled large construction default matter, and represented a national bank in foreclosures and collections.

Researched and wrote numerous bench memorandums, orders and opinions in cases arising under a wide variety of federal statutes and Constitutional issues, including criminal law, civil forfeiture actions, federal labor and employment statutes, Indian Law (gaming and water disputes), Federal Tort Claims Act, administrative law and civil rights, First Amendment, and jurisdictional issues. Worked on pretrial and bench trial proceedings for Amphi School District’s “pygmy owl” case (affirmed on appeal). Advised attorneys on federal and local procedural matters. Conducted Rule 16 Scheduling Conferences and informal discovery dispute conferences. Supported the Hon. Judge Zapata at the Ninth Circuit where he twice sat by designation, and drafted bench memoranda and opinions for the panel.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)