John Berry

Professional Experience

Experience in all aspects of zoning and land use, negotiation of development agreements, use permits, and variances.

Professional Memberships, Recognition and Activities

• Recognized as among "The Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward/White
• Recognized in Chambers USA “Leading Lawyers in America”
• Urban Land Institute
• American Planning Association
• Arizona Planning Association
• National Institute of Municipal Law Officers
• National Home Builders Association — Legal Action Network for Development Strategies
• Scottsdale Board of Adjustment, Former Member and Past Chairman
• Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board, Member
• Scottsdale Transportation Commission, Former Member and Past Chairman
• Multitude of City of Scottsdale Task Forces and Ad Hoc Issues Committees
• Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Former Member Board of Directors
• Maricopa Colleges Foundation Board of Directors, Former Member and Past President
• Scottsdale Cultural Council Board of Directors Former Member and Past Chairman
• All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Former Member Board of Trustees and Past Chairman
• Notre Dame Prepatory High School, Member Advisory Board of Directors

Publications and Speaking

• Urban Land Institute panels
• Maricopa County Bar Association
• City of Scottsdale
• State Bar of Arizona
• Arizona State University
• Scottsdale Community College

Representative Clients

• Mayo Clinic Hospital & Campus
• Banner Health Systems
• Scottsdale Healthcare
• Scottsdale Waterfront – Starwood Capital
• Glendale Westgate – The Ellman Companies
• Pivotal Group
• Westcor/Macerich
• Scottsdale Promenade – The Pederson Group
• Toll Brothers Homebuilders
• Starpointe Properties
• The W Hotel Scottsdale
• Fairmont Hotels
• Marriott Corp/Ritz Carlton
• Arizona State University Foundation
• Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
• Barrett Jackson Auto Auction
• Meritage Homes
• Kitchell Development
• Phoenix International Raceway