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Who We Are
Trusted Legal Counsel. Proven Results.
Bluff & Associates was founded in 1989 by Guy W. Bluff in Phoenix, Arizona with a vision of providing high-quality legal services grounded in both legal expertise and technical insight. What began as a single office has grown into a multi-state firm serving clients across the Southwest.
The firm focuses on business law, real estate, and construction law, representing owners, developers, design professionals, and contractors in everything from contract negotiation to complex litigation.
With Guy Bluff’s unique background as both an attorney and business owner, the firm combines deep legal knowledge with practical understanding of operations, risk management, and project coordination—delivering the experience of a large firm with the personalized service of a dedicated team.
Guy W. Bluff
Senior Partner
Guy W. Bluff has built a national reputation as a litigator, arbitrator, mediator and thought leader in construction law, commercial litigation, real estate and alternative dispute resolution. With nearly 40 years of courtroom and arbitration experience and a track record that includes 4,000+ disputes and multi-million-dollar verdicts, he is widely recognized for his practical strategies and results-driven advocacy.
Gina Burke
Associate Attorney
Gina Burke has built her legal career at Bluff & Associates over the past 17 years, beginning as a paralegal and now serving as an attorney and litigator. She currently manages the firm’s Phoenix office and recently took over leadership of the Family Law practice area, where she is dedicated to guiding clients through sensitive and complex legal matters with skill and compassion.
Bruce A. Smidt
Senior Attorney
Bruce A. Smidt has been a trusted member of Bluff & Associates for more than 30 years, bringing over four decades of legal experience to the firm’s clients. Licensed since 1984, Bruce has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and dedication to achieving strong results in complex legal matters.
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