Paul F. Eckstein

Administrative / Regulatory Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Phoenix, Arizona

60+ years experience

Perkins Coie LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

602-351-8000

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/paul-f-eckstein.html

2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4227

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Bio

Paul Eckstein's practice is focused on civil litigation (including appellate matters) involving commercial, legal malpractice, constitutional, Indian law and political law issues. He also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator. Paul Eckstein's practice is focused on civil litigation (including appellate matters) involving commercial, legal malpractice, constitutional, Indian law and political law issues. He also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Phoenix (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Phoenix (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Phoenix (2012)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Phoenix (2010)
Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Government Relations Practice
Practice Area: Antitrust Law
Practice Area: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Arbitration
Practice Area: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Practice Area: First Amendment Law
Practice Area: Gaming Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Antitrust
Practice Area: Litigation - First Amendment
Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Media Law
Practice Area: Mediation
Practice Area: Native American Law
Special Focus: Accounting
Special Focus: Advocacy
Special Focus: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Special Focus: Antitrust
Special Focus: Appellate
Special Focus: Arbitration
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Commercial
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Constitutional
Special Focus: Contract Disputes
Special Focus: Defamation
Special Focus: Defendants
Special Focus: Election
Special Focus: Federal
Special Focus: First Amendment
Special Focus: Free Speech
Special Focus: Gaming
Special Focus: Intellectual Property
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Media
Special Focus: Mediation
Special Focus: Native American Affairs
Special Focus: Trade Secrets
Special Focus: Unfair Trade Practices
Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2013
Listed in The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, 2005 - 2009
Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Commercial Litigation Lawyers," 2003 - 2014
"Arizona Press Club Distinguished Service Award," 1984
"Arizona Civil Liberties Union Libertarian of the Year Award," 1985
"Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award," 1986
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest "Public Interest Law Award," 1989
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education "Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award," 2004
American Jewish Committee "Judge Learned Hand Award," 2007
"Burton Award for Legal Writing," 2008
Maricopa County Bar of Association "Hall of Fame," 2009
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 2010
Arizona Advocacy Network "Defender of Democracy Award," 2011
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals "John P. Frank Award," 2011
Listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a "Local Litigation Star" in Antitrust and Commercial Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1965
Pomona College, graduated 1962

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Reviews

Jonathan Moore

2 weeks ago

A competent veteran attorney, but communication could improve

I engaged Paul Eckstein and his team at Perkins Coie to handle a complex commercial dispute that had significant financial implications for my business. There is no question about his deep expertise; his sixty years of experience, particularly in high-stakes litigation as evidenced by his 'Bet-the-Company' recognitions, were a primary reason for our selection. His strategic thinking during the settlement negotiations was sharp, drawing clearly from his vast background in constitutional and commercial law. However, for a matter that felt all-consuming to us, there were periods where communication from his office was slower than expected. Updates sometimes felt templated, and reaching him directly for a quick clarification often involved navigating through associates and waiting for callbacks. While the legal outcome was ultimately satisfactory, the process at times felt somewhat distant. You are undoubtedly getting a highly skilled attorney with a formidable reputation, but you should be prepared for a more institutional, rather than highly personal, client experience.