Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix Arizona

Known by the locals as the Valley of the Sun due to its year-round sun and desert-like beauty, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and the fifth largest in America. According to the 2020 Census, Phoenix has a population of 4.85 million, making it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the United States. 

If you are looking for a place to relocate with a spectacular urban landscape, cultural diversity, and plenty of outdoor adventure sites, Phoenix is the ideal city for you. As the Phoenix residents like to say, it is the perfect place to live, work, and play. 

Or maybe you are a tourist looking for a mixture of adventure and relaxation; Phoenix definitely fits your needs. It has work-class relaxing resorts, hundreds of golf courses, irresistible culinary and cocktail venues, and awe-inspiring nature sites for hiking, camping, and viewing. 

Today, we will give you more information about Phoenix and help you make an informed decision about this appealing city.

Phoenix History

The first people to live in Phoenix as an agricultural community settled at the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers in 1867. The area was later incorporated as a city in 1881 and became the capital of Arizona in 1889. Despite the hot desert climate, Phoenix settlers used the canal system to grow their economy as a farming town. 

In addition, the five C’s of Phoenix, cattle, cotton, climate, copper, and citrus, held the Phoenix economy until World War II. Afterward, high-tech companies established themselves in the Valley of the Sun, and more inventions such as air conditioning made Phoenix’s hot climate manageable, leading to an increase in population.

The Sorenson Law Firm in Tempe, Arizona, understands that in a relatively densely populated city, significant cases of disputes arise from sharing space and resources. Our attorneys have specialized in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), such as mediation and arbitration. These services help settle disputes fast and fairly, saving the Phoenix residents from long litigation processes. 

Phoenix Community

Phoenix’s population in the past was predominately white, but in recent decades, other races moved to the region, making it more diverse. The table below summarizes the racial composition changes in the last three decades, according to the United States Census Bureau.

The Sorenson Law Firm in Tempe, Arizona, endeavors to provide skilled service based on equality to its diverse residents. As a minority-owned Law Firm, we understand how diversity and inclusion create a thriving environment for employees and clients. 

Places to Explore in Phoenix

Phoenix always succeeds in providing travelers with diverse places for recreation and relaxation activities. Some exciting places to visit while in Phoenix include:

• The Grand Canyon
• Desert Botanical Garden
• South Mountain Park
• The Heard Museum
• Musical instrument Museum
• The Phonecian Golf Course
• Phoenix Zoo
• Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Phoenix also offers its visitors some of the best fun places to eat. You enjoy not only mouth-watering cuisines but also fun activities to indulge your senses. These eating joints include:

• ComicX
• The Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater
• Hula’s Modern Tiki
• UnderTow
• Medieval Time Dinner and Tournament
• Cobra Arcade Bar

Let’s look at a famous legal case that occurred in Phoenix.

The Mark Goudeau Case 

Mark Goudreau, also known as the Baseline Killer, is believed to have committed nine murders in the Phoneix Metro area in a span of thirteen months—between 2005 to 2006. He was initially arrested for a sexual assault case, and during investigations, the police made the connection to the nine murders. 

Goudeau faced two separate trials, one for the assault and the other for the other criminal activities he had committed, including the murders. Goudeau was found guilty in 2011 and sentenced to death for each of the nine murders. He received a total of 1,634 years and is serving time in Arizona State Prison. In 2015, he appealed the case, and his appellate lawyer argued that Goudeau should have been tried separately for the nine murders. The supreme court unanimously upheld the previous verdict. 

The Sorenson Law Firm has over 100 years of combined experience representing clients in trial courts for cases such as personal injury and wrongful death, commercial litigation, construction disagreements, and real estate disputes. Our Appellate lawyers have also argued complex cases in the Arizona Court of Appeals. Contact us today for a free consultation.