Attorney Profiles

Craighton T. Boates 
Anthem, Arizona
phone (623) 551-5457
fax (623) 551-5458
email Email Me

Craig is an experienced attorney who handles court hearings and trials as well as legal counsel for businesses and individuals. His practice focuses on business law, commercial and business litigation, family & divorce law, real estate & construction law, wills, trusts & estate planning, and Internet law.

Prior to founding Boates & Crump in 2002 Craig worked at a small general practice firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During that practice he represented many individual and business clients and also served as a City Attorney handling civil matters and prosecution for a suburb of Minneapolis.

Craig is a cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and received a business degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

Craig lives in Anthem, Arizona with his wife and three children. Craig is very involved in the Anthem community and enjoys living and working in the Phoenix North Valley.

Phoenix, AZ Small Business Lawyer

Our Anthem corporate and business practice focuses on the unique needs of Arizona business entities of all types and sizes. At Boates & Crump, we pride ourselves on our commitment to protecting your individual corporate requirements. We will listen to what you need as a business and tailor our advice to best protect your business. Our corporate practice includes both corporate counseling and, when necessary, corporate litigation services.

Arizona Corporate Counseling

Our Phoenix, AZ based corporate counseling practice provides transactional and general counsel services to owners and managers of small and large business entities. We assist in all aspects of corporate law including:

  • Corporate and LLC Formation
  • Business Planning
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation
  • Management and Shareholder Issues
  • mployment/Employee Policies and Issues
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Corporate Dissolution or Sale

At Boates & Crump we do more than meet your expectations we work with you to anticipate your needs and best prepare your company for the future.

Anthem, AZ Divorce & Family Law Lawyer

One of the most personal and difficult times in peoples' lives occurs when there are problems at home. Many times those problems can be resolved by communication and counseling. Unfortunately, not all family problems can be solved through counseling. When counseling is no longer an option, court involvement may become necessary. People often think they can handle the court papers themselves, or through a quickie divorce shop. However, those services do not provide you with the legal guidance and assistance that you need to protect your rights. At Boates & Crump our attorneys strive to provide you the guidance you need at affordable fees. We can assist you with:

  • Divorce or Dissolution
  • Mediation or Dispute Resolution
  • Custody Modifications or Disputes
  • Child Support Enforcement
  • Orders for Protection / Injunctions Against Harassment
  • Paternity Actions

Don't go through one of the most difficult times in your life alone. Get the quality legal help you need from the attorneys at Boates & Crump

Anthem Arizona Real Estate & Construction Law Attorney

Our Phoenix construction and real estate practice focuses on all matters related to real property. We work with owners, contractors, suppliers, and surety and insurance companies in all aspects of real estate and construction law. From negotiating the lease or purchase agreement to the sale of the property, our attorneys will assist you in every aspect of the transaction or litigation. Our real estate and construction services include:

  • Landlord / Tenant Disputes / Forcible Detainers
  • Purchase Agreements and Construction Contracts
  • Residential and Commercial Leases
  • Construction Defects Litigation
  • Mechanics Lien / Payment Bond Claims
  • Condemnation / Eminent Domain
  • Zoning and Land Use
  • Surety Claim Resolution
  • Government Contracting
Areas of Practice:
Business Law
Commercial and Business Litigation
Family & Divorce Law
Real Estate & Construction Law
Wills
Trusts & Estate Planning
Internet Law
Bar Admissions:
Arizona
Minnesota
U.S. District Court District of Arizona
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honors: Cum Laude


Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota
Major:  Business


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Arizona Bar Association


Maricopa County Bar Association


Minnesota State Bar Association


Preferred Businesses at Anthem
Past President


Rotary Club of Anthem
Past President


Desert View Bible Church


Pro Bono Activities:
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce at Anthem
Carefree / Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
Boulder Creek High School Volunteer Football Coach
Our Offices

Anthem Office
3701 W. Anthem Way
Suite 202
Anthem, Arizona (AZ) 85086
Phone: 623-551-5457
Fax: 623-551-5458

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Phoenix Office
22601 N. 19th Avenue
Suite 121
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) 85027
Phone: 602-910-6386
Fax: 623-780-5799

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Boates & Crump, PLLC, provides quality legal representation for residents and business owners and operators throughout North Central and Northwest Phoenix, including communities such as Anthem, Glendale, Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, Tramonto, Arrowhead, Vistancia, Sonoran Foothills, Lake Pleasant, North Glendale, North Peoria, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Black Canyon City in Maricopa County and Yavapai County, Arizona. We have gained recognition throughout Deer Valley, Desert Hills, New River, Happy Valley, and communities along I-17 and Highway 101 for our exceptional attention to client services.