Martin & Bell, L.L.C.

Jim West has an emphasis in real estate and government affairs. He handles various zoning and real estate compliance issues. His background includes work in politics, government, news, and media production. His primary focus is on complex real estate and regulatory issues. He recently completed a successful multi-year project representing a consortium of six wireless telecommunications carriers in their efforts to locate a system of communication sites along a major transportation corridor through two national forests.

Jim has worked as Director of Communications and Press Secretary for former Arizona Governor, Bruce Babbitt. He also ran the media effort of several regional and statewide political campaigns. His news media background includes time as an award winning news director and documentary producer for a Phoenix television station. Jim uses his television news and documentary production background to produce pictures and videos of real property and comparables to enhance just compensation claims.

Jim has been in private practice for more than 20 years, blending his background of politics and media. He was twice honored at the Houston International Film Festival for producing and directing documentary films. Jim's involvement in the Arizona community includes service on the Board of The Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, The Phoenix Arts Commission, Phoenix Private Industry Council, The State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, and The Maricopa County Bond Committee.

Jim’s recent experience includes access issues with the Forest Service, private development access issues, variance applications to conform with local zoning requirements, and neighborhood zoning enforcement disputes that focus on grandfathered business activities.

Email Jim West jimwest@martin-bell.com