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Patrick MacQueen
Founder | Medalist Legal, PLC
Who He Is
Patrick MacQueen is a highly respected real estate attorney, educator, and entrepreneur whose legal career spans over 14 years in transactional and litigation matters. He is the founder of Medalist Legal, PLC, a top-ranked real estate law firm in Arizona. Patrick has represented clients in high-stakes commercial real estate transactions, including multi-million-dollar acquisitions and refinances, and has successfully prevailed in several Arizona Court of Appeals cases and one Arizona Supreme Court matter.
A graduate of Michigan State University with honors in finance and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and ranked first in his class, Patrick combines deep legal expertise with practical business insight. His experience negotiating deals across nearly every U.S. state has made him a trusted adviser to developers, investors, and real estate professionals nationwide.
Patrick also shares his knowledge through legal education, teaching real estate agents, brokerages, investors, and management companies. His contributions as a speaker and writer have made him a recognized voice in the real estate community throughout the Southwest.
Core Expertise & Legal Focus
Patrick’s practice centers on delivering strategic, actionable guidance in real estate law. His key areas of expertise include:
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Representing clients in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing of large-scale properties.
Real Estate Litigation
Successfully advocating in complex disputes at the state and appellate court levels.
Legal Education & Training
Providing real estate law instruction to agents, brokers, and investors through workshops, publications, and ADRE-approved courses.
Strategic Legal Counsel
Guiding businesses and investors to mitigate risk, structure deals efficiently, and navigate regulatory frameworks.
Negotiation of High-Value Loans & Agreements
Including multi-billion-dollar refinances and development projects.
Career & Recognition Highlights
Patrick’s career is marked by professional excellence and peer recognition:
- Founder of Medalist Legal, PLC, ranked #1 Real Estate Law Firm in Arizona (2019–2025).
- Named in Best Lawyers in America© (2021–2026).
- Recognized by Arizona Foothills Magazine, AZ Business Magazine, and Southwest Super Lawyers for his legal expertise.
- Authored Nasty Neighbors, contributing to community knowledge and education.
- Served as local counsel in the $129 million acquisition of City North and negotiated a $3 billion casino loan refinance.
Personal & Community Engagement
When not practicing law, Patrick enjoys engaging with his community, speaking at industry events, and supporting initiatives that strengthen the real estate sector and broader Arizona business community. He also has a passion for golf, playing at a professional level in his spare time.
Patrick is deeply involved in his community, serving as Vice President of the Ahwatukee Chamber Foundation and contributing to various charitable and professional organizations. He actively mentors upcoming attorneys and frequently shares insights through local media, including national appearances on FOX News.
