Trusted Legal Counsel for Businesses at Every Stage of Growth

Precision. Strategy. Results.

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Strategic M&A attorney guidance for business acquisitions and sales. Navigate complex deals with confidence.

Contracts and Corporate Law

Corporate legal support for growing businesses. Wide-ranging legal solutions that protect your interests and support your growth objectives.

Fractional General Counsel

Strategic legal leadership for growing businesses. Executive-level corporate counsel without full-time commitment.

Let Our Experience Be Your Guide

When your business law attorney makes the difference between a successful deal and a costly failure, experience matters. For over 25 years, Jennifer Settles has been the strategic legal counsel behind numerous successful M&A and other business transactions, protecting millions of dollars in client assets while navigating the complex corporate law landscape that can derail unprepared businesses. As a trusted business law attorney, she doesn’t just handle paperwork—she structures deals that maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure your transactions close successfully and quickly.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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   Suzy C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jennifer Settles is an excellent attorney—responsive, knowledgeable, thorough, and easy to work with. She was incredibly quick to understand the facts, issues, and moving parts of my situation, which saved a tremendous amount of time.

I was especially impressed by her responsiveness and ability to coordinate seamlessly with the other professionals involved. She communicates effectively with attorneys, accountants, brokers, lenders, and other parties, helping keep everything organized and moving forward.

I just highly recommend her - you will be very happy.
  
 
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   Jay K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Jennifer throughout my transaction. She was responsive, thoughtful, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. She did a great job balancing legal protection with keeping the deal moving forward, and consistently gave practical, business-minded advice rather than overcomplicating things.

She was thorough in reviewing documents, quick to flag potential issues, and always available when something time-sensitive came up. I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a strong transactional attorney!
  
 
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   Brian T 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have worked with / referred several projects to Jennifer.   Have always had a great experience - very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive.
  
 
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   Peter H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jennifer was excellent to work with, I hired her to represent me when I sold my supplement business and she was thorough, detailed and protected my interest from getting taken advantage of. If you have Contract or Business needs I highly recommend you give her a call!
  
 
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   Nick S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jennifer helped us with drafting and understanding the nuances of a Purchase Contract for a small business. She was professional, thorough and efficient. Will both be using and recommending her in the future!
  
 
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   Conor W 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Jennifer for over 4 years and she has been absolutely amazing on everything she has done for us. We are often on tight deadlines for contracts and she delivers what we need unbelievably fast.

In our time working with Jennifer, she has assisted in business contracts, real estate agreements, a merger, and general counsel. We are very grateful to have her in our corner!
  
 
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   Scott H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jenny has helped me extensively on both contract law as well as merger and acquisition advice. I know I can count on Jenny for both great advice and a prompt response. She does what she says she will in the time promised, which is super helpful when time is a factor.
  
 
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   Molly M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jennifer was indispensable in helping me complete the acquisition of a small business. With substantial experience representing both buyers and sellers, Jennifer was able to clearly contextualize the seller’s requests and counsel me through negotiations — which was invaluable as a first-time buyer. She was committed, fair, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I’m pleased with the final purchase agreement and ancillary documents, and she continued to provide thoughtful guidance even after closing. I truly couldn’t have done it without her.
  
 
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   Matthew O 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. She is worth re-hiring
  
 
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   April L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jennifer offered excellent legal support and assistance in representing our business.  She was truly professional and very articulate in communicating our needs to the opposing legal counsel. My husband and I would highly recommend her!
  
 
  
  
 
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Why Business Owners Trust Us

When business owners face critical decisions, they need more than basic legal advice—they need strategic counsel from an experienced business law attorney who understands deal structure, risk mitigation, and successful transaction execution. Jennifer’s extensive background in corporate law enables her to spot potential issues early and structure agreements that protect clients’ interests while facilitating smooth closings.

25+ years M&A and corporate law experience
$100+ million in successful transactions closed since 2020
Licensed in Arizona and Nevada
Trusted by business brokers throughout the market

Practice Areas – Strategic Counsel for Your Business Needs

At the Law Office of Jennifer M. Settles, we deliver business-focused legal solutions that help entrepreneurs, companies, and investors move forward with confidence. From forming an entity to negotiating contracts, managing corporate governance, handling due diligence, acquiring real estate, or structuring complex transactions, our approach is practical, strategic, and designed to protect your business while positioning it for long-term growth.

With more than 25 years of experience in business law, Jennifer has advised clients across industries on everything from everyday operations to high-value deals. Explore our practice areas below to see how trusted legal counsel can support your business at every stage.

“Jennifer Settles was a true professional—quick to respond, knowledgeable, focused on our best interests, and refreshingly direct in her communication. We felt well taken care of and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others.“

-M.P.

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Headquarters

Based in Phoenix, Arizona

Our Arizona business law firm proudly serves clients nationwide from our Phoenix headquarters. Licensed in both Arizona and Nevada, we combine local market insights with broad legal knowledge to handle complex M&A transactions and corporate law matters throughout the United States.

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Trusted Business Law Attorney With Proven Results

Smart business owners know that choosing the wrong legal counsel can cost them deals, time, and money. Jennifer’s track record speaks for itself: including numerous successful transactions, and a client base that returns for advice time and again.

Solving Difficult Problems is Our Superpower!

When deals get complicated, other attorneys start making excuses. We roll up our sleeves and get to work. Jennifer has built her reputation by taking on the transactions that make other lawyers nervous—multi-state acquisitions, complex closings, distressed asset sales, and those “we need this done yesterday” deals that demand creative thinking.
We appreciate where business owners are coming from. You don’t call a lawyer because everything is going smoothly. You call because something’s complicated, time is running short, or someone told you “it can’t be done.” That’s exactly where we do our best work.