R. Aaron Edens

Associate
Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2006
aedens@bcattorneys.com
(P)602-234-8798 (F)602-850-9798

Aaron Edens first came to Burch & Cracchiolo as a paralegal in the firm’s Construction Law group and, upon graduating from law school in 2006, he came back to stay. His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Business and Corporate Law.

Before pursuing his legal career, Aaron served as a Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Enid Greene Waldholtz (Republican, Utah) and as a staff member on many state and federal political campaigns. He was also the founding member of The Eden Group, a political consulting firm based in Utah. During law school, Aaron was singled out to receive the Widener University Law & Government Institute’s Outstanding Student Award. He also earned the Institute's Law & Government Certificate. Aaron’s interest in government and politics, as-well-as his business endeavors, have provided invaluable experience in his legal practice and in dealing with opposing parties, regulatory bodies, and government agencies to craft legal strategies that provide for the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Honors & Awards

Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012-2013

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

State Bar of Arizona

Maricopa County Bar Association

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Community Involvement

University of Utah Alumni Association

Presentations and Publications

R. Aaron Edens, Survey, Rowland v. Commonwealth: Keeping the fox out of the henhouse, the Commonwealth Court protects private information from disclosure through Pennsylvania’s Right-to-know law. 16 Widener L.J. 491 (2007)

R. Aaron Edens, Note, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Appellant v. $6,425.00 Seized from Richard Esquilin, Appellee. Pennsylvania Bar Association, Administrative Law Journal

R. Aaron Edens, Note, Eagle Environmental II, L.P. et al., Appellants v. Department of Environmental Protection, Appellee. Pennsylvania Bar Association, Administrative Law Journal

Assistant

Lori Boukatch
lboukatch@bcattorneys.com
602-234-8738

Practice Areas

Business & Corporate Law
Commercial Litigation
Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy & Reorganization
Default Servicing
Real Estate

Areas of Concentration

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Litigation
Business Litigation
Collection Matters and Offers in Compromise
Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy & Reorganization
Default Litigation
Emerging Companies and Entity Formation
Eviction
Foreclosure
Lender Liability Matters
Lien Enforcement
Loss Mitigation
Real Estate Litigation
Real Estate Owned (REO) properties
Title Insurance and Related Litigation

Education

J.D., cum laude, Widener University School of Law, 2006
• Widener Law Journal, Survey Staff
• Government & Law Institute, Outstanding Student Award
• Government & Law Institute, Law & Government Certificate
• Widener University School of Law Trial Advocacy Honor Society

• Phi Alpha Delta

B.A., University of Utah, 2002
• International Thespian Society, Lifetime Member

Admitted In

Arizona
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Arizona

United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona