Roscoe Mutz

Partner

Areas of Practice:

Roscoe Mutz possesses a broad litigation background, including in the areas of construction law, commercial and business litigation, real estate disputes, employment law, regulatory compliance and audit advice, litigation and compliance issues involving wage and hour law, discrimination and retaliation claims, restrictive covenants, and the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. Roscoe is also available to serve as a mediator or arbitrator for employment, construction, and general civil litigation disputes.

 

Roscoe regularly represents subcontractors, general contractors, and owners in litigation, arbitration, and providing construction law advice. Roscoe also represents both employers and employees before state and federal administrative agencies regarding allegations of discrimination and/or retaliation involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other applicable statutes and regulations. Roscoe assists employers with preventative advice regarding employment policies, drafting employee handbooks, internal policies and procedures, conducting investigations, drafting employment contracts, and providing employee training on a myriad of employment compliance matters.

 

Roscoe is licensed in Arizona and Massachusetts (inactive).

 

Roscoe has represented clients during all stages of litigation and arbitration, from pre-litigation investigation and mediation through trial or arbitration and appeal. In addition to his trial practice experience, Roscoe has also drafted multiple appellate briefs regarding employment discrimination and constitutional issues, including Amicus Curie briefs and appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Education & Judicial Appointments

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., 2008)
    • Boston College Mock Trial National Team, 2008
    • Boston College Mock Trial Competition Champion, 2008
  • Washburn University, B.S. 2005, summa cum laude
    • Finalist for Top Undergraduate, 2005
    • Sagamore Honor Society, President 2004 – 2005
    • Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society (Mathematics), 2005
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
    • Washburn Mock Trial National Team, 2001-2005

Awards & Accolades

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® – 2026
  • Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2018 – Present
  • ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Leadership Academy, 2018 -2019
  • Top Attorneys Outstanding Young Lawyers in the Southwest, 2019
  • Top Attorneys in Arizona Rising Stars, 2018
  • Tucson Lifestyle-Best Lawyer, 2023

Public Service & Community Involvement

  • Story Arts Group, Inc. (Tucson Non-Profit Community Storytelling), Board Member, Producer
  • Make-A-Wish Arizona, Southern Arizona Ambassador Board, Former Wish Granter
  • Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Volunteer
  • Victory Sports Foundation, Board Member

Education

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., 2008)
    • Boston College Mock Trial National Team, 2008
    • Boston College Mock Trial Competition Champion, 2008
  • Washburn University, B.S. 2005, summa cum laude
    • Finalist for Top Undergraduate, 2005
    • Sagamore Honor Society, President 2004 – 2005
    • Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society (Mathematics), 2005
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
    • Washburn Mock Trial National Team, 2001-2005

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona
  • Massachusetts (Inactive)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Education

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., 2008)
    • Boston College Mock Trial National Team, 2008
    • Boston College Mock Trial Competition Champion, 2008
  • Washburn University, B.S. 2005, summa cum laude
    • Finalist for Top Undergraduate, 2005
    • Sagamore Honor Society, President 2004 – 2005
    • Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society (Mathematics), 2005
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
    • Washburn Mock Trial National Team, 2001-2005