Platt & Westby

Specialties

At Platt & Westby, P.C., we are proud to have earned the AV designation, which is the highest rating for competence and ethics. We believe in making legal services available to all. For nearly 40 years we have offered initial conferences without a charge. We offer experienced, innovative, and practical problem solving. We look beyond the obvious and search for the most effective and most cost-​effective solutions, a focus demanded by the partners. Our partners at Platt & Westby, P.C., work together as a leadership team and take a holistic approach to the practice of law. Clients come to us with unique circumstances and needs. It is critical to have in-​depth experience in many areas of law and business to craft common sense solutions that work. We have learned that litigation, however justified, is not always the best solution to complex problems. We keep sight of the ultimate goal and discard positions and strategies that detract from reaching that goal.

History

Established in 1973.

The law firm of Platt & Westby, P.C., was created in 1973 by merging the practices of Harvey B. Platt and Peter H. Westby to establish a comprehensive and innovative law practice that could meet most of the legal needs of families and businesses in the Phoenix areas we serve.

Platt & Westby, P.C., is a staple in the business community. We welcome people to come consult with our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys face to face without charge for the initial meeting. We strive to meet our clients’ goals with ethical and honest behavior. We value our clients and have an open door policy that serves to promote communication between our attorneys and clients. We believe in developing a long-​lasting and trusting relationship with our clients. We are so dedicated to our clients that we have expanded our office to serve more locations for our clients convenience around the Phoenix area, including Litchfield Park, Arrowhead, Tatum and Cactus, and Gilbert/​Chandler/​Mesa.

Meet the Business Owner

Peter H. W.

Business Owner

Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby both graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973. In 1974 Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby joined forces in the private practice of law in Phoenix and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby are skilled in finding solutions to personal and business challenges and believe that they can serve clients best by researching and identifying options that are creative, cost effective and that minimize conflict and litigation. Their 40 plus years of experience in law and real estate investment enable them to quickly zero in on critical issues, provide a clear analysis of options and give recommendations that make sense. Both Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby are devoted husbands, fathers and friends.