Arizona Court Of Appeals Rules In Favor Of CDD’s Client

On July 8, 2026, Division I of the Arizona Court of Appeals reversed the Maricopa County Superior Court’s dismissal of the professional negligence claim asserted by CDD’s client, which was based on the erroneous preparation of a conservation easement deed (the “Deed”).  Agreeing with CDD’s arguments, the Court of Appeals held in a published Opinion that the professional negligence claim did not accrue until the Internal Revenue Service issued a Final Notice of Partnership Adjustment concluding that the Deed failed to satisfy the legal requirements for the tax deduction claimed by CDD’s client, such that the harm sustained was irremediable and irrevocable.  The decision was a complete victory for CDD’s client, which can now continue to prosecute its claim at trial.  Dan Dowd, Dan Durchslag, and Jenna Brownlee led the team that briefed and argued the appeal.  Congratulations all!    Read the published Opinion here.