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Tyler Godbehere
- E tgodbehere@taftlaw.com
- T (602) 240-3016
- F (602) 240-6600
Summary
Tyler provides consistent effort and is relentlessly focused on meeting his clients’ needs.
A sixth-generation Arizonan, Tyler’s family has been involved in Arizona’s development since they traveled by wagon train to the Territory of Arizona in 1875. Today, he continues that tradition by structuring complex deals that drive growth and expand public infrastructure in Arizona. His work stands as a testament to a long family legacy of shaping Arizona’s landscape.
As an attorney in the firm’s Public Finance and Economic Development group, Tyler advises cities, counties, towns, universities, charter schools, school districts, healthcare districts, special taxing districts, land developers, hospitals, continuing care retirement communities, and 501(c)(3) organizations on how to navigate the financing and development logistics throughout a project lifecycle.
Tyler utilizes his significant experience in real estate and construction matters. He has drafted and negotiated real estate transactions, including commercial leases and development, sales, and construction contracts, which includes CM@R and Design Build agreements among other traditional methods. He has conducted real estate due diligence by reviewing title and survey documents, drafting corrective deeds and easements, working with surveyors, and negotiating settlements with title companies. In his previous practice, he gained experience closing corporate mergers and performing compliance research. Additionally, Tyler served as general counsel for private companies in the service, utility, property development, and management industries, as well as Title 48 Special Taxing (fire, water, and sanitary) districts.
His diverse background gives Tyler valuable perspective and insights on the real estate, federal and state securities, and tax laws involved in public finance projects. His ability to navigate development risk, land use issues, and complex deal structures strengthens his counsel to public agencies, underwriters, and developers.
Awards
Honoree, Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Real Estate (2024 – 2025)
Taft Pro Bono Honor Roll Award (2025)
All Service Areas
All Industries
Education
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (2020)
J.D.
O’Conner Merit Scholar
- Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University (2017)
B.S., Business Law, summa cum laude
Admissions
- State - Arizona
- State - Colorado
News
Southwest Super Lawyers Recognizes 5 Taft/Sherman & Howard Attorneys for 2025 News
Craig Morgan and Tyler Godbehere Present at ACC Arizona CLE Program News
Seventy Taft Attorneys Named to 2025 Taft Pro Bono Honor Roll News
Tyler Godbehere Selected to Valley Leadership Catalyze Program
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- Member
- Urban Land Institute
- Arizona Chapter
- Member
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
- Arizona Chapter
- Member
Community Involvement
- Valley Leadership Program
Catalyze Class 4