Stephen Aron Benson is a Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law.

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D. 1973: Editor, Georgetown Law Journal (1972-1973)
  • University of Delaware, B.A., with high honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi (1969)

Community Leadership

  • Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona: Town Council Member (2000 – 2004); Planning Commission (1996 – 2000)
  • Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce: Public Policy Committee
  • Ronald McDonald Foundation

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona (1976)
  • District of Columbia (1974)
  • Maryland (1973)

Honors & Awards

  • AV-Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law (2008 – 2025)
  • Super Lawyers: Real Estate Law (2009 – 2014)
  • Arizona’s Finest Lawyers (2010 – 2020)
  • Top Rated Lawyers,” Real Estate Law, The American Lawyer (2013)
  • Super Lawyers: Corporate Counsel Edition, Real Estate (2010)
  • Arizona Business Magazine: Top Lawyers List (2011)
  • AZ RE Magazine: Top People to Know in Commercial Real Estate (2009 & 2010)

Professional & Industry Memberships

  • State Bar of Arizona
  • District of Columbia Bar