Overview
Jason Wells holds two licenses that are rarely paired: one to practice law in Arizona, and one to work as a licensed real estate agent. At Wells Realty & Law Groups, that dual qualification is the organizing principle of the practice rather than an incidental credential. It shapes the substance of the advice the firm can provide, particularly in situations where the line between legal strategy and transactional real estate knowledge is relevant, as it frequently is in foreclosure alternatives, short sale negotiations, and property ownership disputes.
The firm operates from 2077 East Warner Road, Suite 110, Tempe, Arizona 85284, and practices in both Arizona and Utah. Its phone number is 480-428-3290 and its website is wellsrealtylaw.com/. The firm describes itself as a team of lawyers, though individual attorney names beyond Jason Wells are not publicly documented.
Practice Areas
Foreclosure and Foreclosure Alternatives: For distressed homeowners, the foreclosure process involves legal deadlines, lender communications, and strategic decisions that have long-term financial consequences. The firm offers a free Foreclosure Alternative Consultation to help homeowners understand all available options: short sale, loan modification, strategic default, and other approaches to managing a property they can no longer afford to keep. The firm then represents clients in negotiating with lenders to pursue the option that best fits their situation.
Short Sale Negotiation: A short sale occurs when a property is sold for less than the outstanding mortgage balance, with the lender agreeing to accept the reduced proceeds. The firm’s attorneys are also licensed realtors, which means they can advise clients on both the legal and transactional dimensions of a short sale, including lender negotiation, deficiency waiver, and the tax implications that may follow.
Landlord-Tenant Representation: The firm serves both sides of landlord-tenant relationships. For landlords, including those with multiple investment properties, the firm advises on Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act compliance, lease drafting, dispute resolution, and, when necessary, eviction proceedings. For tenants, the firm provides representation in matters involving habitability disputes, improper withholding of security deposits, and other disputes with property owners. The firm’s preference is resolution without litigation, but it will file when necessary.
Real Estate Transactions: The firm handles residential and commercial property transactions, including contract review, deed transfers, quiet title actions, commercial lease negotiation and review, and seller financing arrangements. The combination of legal and real estate licensing allows attorneys to evaluate transactions from both a legal compliance perspective and a practical real estate market perspective.
Asset Protection: The firm structures asset protection for clients whose real estate holdings or business interests face potential liability. This includes forming LLCs and corporations, establishing holding companies, creating trust-owned entities, drafting operating agreements, and implementing liability isolation strategies. Real estate investors with multiple properties have specific asset protection needs that differ from those of single-property owners.
Estate Planning: The firm integrates estate planning with its real estate and asset protection services. Services include revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate avoidance strategies, and succession planning for clients whose estates include real estate and business interests. For investors who have built portfolios of properties, succession planning must address how those assets transfer at death without creating immediate tax events or operational disruption.
Property Ownership Disputes: Quiet title actions, boundary disputes, and ownership conflicts require legal intervention when records are unclear or when competing claims arise. The firm handles these matters in Arizona.
Attorney Profile
Jason Wells (Principal Attorney)
Jason Wells is a licensed Arizona attorney and a licensed Arizona real estate agent. His Avvo profile confirms his specialization in real estate and foreclosure matters. Client accounts have noted his knowledge and skill in real estate and foreclosure matters specifically.
The dual licensing is substantive in this practice context. Arizona real estate agents undergo licensing requirements, continuing education, and regulatory oversight that is separate from the bar. An attorney who is also a licensed realtor can provide advice that accounts for both the legal and the transactional real estate dimensions of a client’s situation.
Location and Service Area
The firm is located at 2077 East Warner Road, Suite 110, Tempe, AZ 85284. Phone: 480-428-3290. Website: wellsrealtylaw.com/. The firm serves clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and surrounding communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The firm is also licensed to practice in Utah and serves real estate clients in that state.
Client Focus
The firm serves Arizona and Utah real estate investors, property owners, buyers, sellers, and distressed homeowners facing foreclosure. Landlords with single or multiple investment properties receive representation in landlord-tenant matters. Individual tenants receive representation in disputes with property owners. Clients seeking to build asset protection structures around their real estate holdings and business interests are served through the firm’s LLC formation and estate planning work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a quiet title action and when is one needed?
A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed to establish clear ownership of real property when there is uncertainty or dispute about who holds title. This situation can arise from incomplete historical records, errors in prior deeds, competing claims from multiple parties, or uncertainty about the effect of prior liens. The court’s judgment in a quiet title action establishes a clear record of ownership that can then be reflected in the property’s title chain.
What is the difference between a loan modification and a short sale for a distressed homeowner?
A loan modification is an agreement between the borrower and the lender to change the terms of the existing mortgage, potentially reducing the interest rate, extending the loan term, or deferring past-due amounts. The homeowner keeps the property. A short sale involves selling the property for less than the outstanding loan balance, with the lender agreeing to accept the reduced amount. The homeowner gives up the property but may avoid foreclosure and the long-term credit consequences that follow it. The right approach depends on the borrower’s financial situation, the property’s value, and the lender’s willingness to negotiate.
Does the firm represent both landlords and tenants?
Yes. The firm serves both sides of landlord-tenant relationships. Landlords with multiple investment properties receive advice on compliance, lease structures, and dispute resolution. Tenants with legitimate disputes against property owners receive representation in those matters.
Why does it matter that the firm’s attorneys are also licensed realtors?
In Arizona, real estate transactions involve both legal documentation and knowledge of how properties are bought, sold, financed, and valued in the market. An attorney who is also a licensed realtor can evaluate a client’s situation from both perspectives simultaneously, which is particularly valuable in cases involving foreclosure alternatives, short sale negotiations, and property disputes where market conditions are relevant to legal strategy.
Does the firm offer a free consultation for foreclosure matters?
Yes. The firm offers a free Foreclosure Alternative Consultation for homeowners who are at risk of or facing foreclosure. This consultation covers the options available, including loan modification, short sale, and other alternatives, and allows the homeowner to make an informed decision about next steps.
Closing
Wells Realty & Law Groups is built around a credential pair that most real estate practices lack: the principal attorney is both a licensed Arizona attorney and a licensed Arizona real estate agent. For Phoenix area and Utah clients dealing with foreclosure alternatives, landlord-tenant disputes, property ownership conflicts, or real estate investment structuring, that dual perspective is practically relevant to how their matters are handled. The firm is located at 2077 East Warner Road, Suite 110, Tempe, AZ 85284, and can be reached at 480-428-3290 or at wellsrealtylaw.com/.