About Carol Lynn de
Carol Lynn de Szendeffy is an attorney specializing in business and real estate law, based in Cave Creek, Arizona. A member of the Arizona State Bar since 1993, she has established herself as a trusted legal resource in the Desert Foothills area. Her firm, de Szendeffy Law, located at 7005 E Cave Creek Rd, Ste 201, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, offers personalized legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Born and raised in New Jersey, Carol earned her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 1975. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law, graduating in 1978.
After returning to New Jersey, she began her legal career, gaining experience in a variety of civil cases. Her early practice included municipal and zoning law, real estate, business, family, and personal injury law, laying a solid foundation for her future endeavors. In 1984, Carol made a significant life change by relocating to Carefree, Arizona. Her commitment to public service was evident during her tenure as the Presiding Municipal Judge for the Carefree Municipal Court from 1985 to 1997 and for the Cave Creek Municipal Court from 1987 to 1995. These roles not only developed her legal skills but also broadened her knowledge of the community's needs.
In 1994, she established her private practice in Cave Creek, focusing primarily on real estate law and estate planning and administration. At de Szendeffy Law, Carol provides a comprehensive range of services in real estate law. She assists clients with real property ownership and transactions, landlord/tenant matters, and resolving conflicts or title issues. Additionally, her estate planning services include drafting wills, living wills, durable financial and health care powers of attorney, and guiding clients through estate administration and probate processes. Carol is committed to delivering quality legal services at competitive prices, available on both an hourly and flat fee basis.
Since 1994, Carol has been serving clients in the Cave Creek, Carefree, North Scottsdale, and North Phoenix areas. Her work not only benefits local residents and businesses but also attracts individuals and businesses from across the country and Canada. Outside of her professional life, Carol resides in Carefree, Arizona, with her husband, Rod. She has been actively involved in the local community, serving as an Adult Leader in the local Boy Scout troop for ten years, during which both of her sons attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Carol enjoys traveling and vacationing in southern California with her family, further enriching her life and experiences.
