Mark W. Heckele: Tucson Business, Real Estate & Estate Planning Attorney

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Practical Solutions. Proven Experience. Tucson Roots.

As a founding partner of Lancer Law, Mark W. Heckele brings over a decade of experience serving clients across Southern Arizona in business law, real estate, and estate planning. Known for his practical, hands-on approach, Mark combines legal insight with business sense to help clients make informed decisions that protect their investments and goals.



A Tucson native and licensed attorney since 2010, Mark represents individuals, families, and businesses in both transactional and litigation matters. His experience includes real estate transactions, business formations, mergers & acquisitions, construction disputes, and estate planning. With a background as a licensed Arizona real estate agent, he offers a unique perspective that bridges law and industry practice.

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Business Experience & Real Estate Expertise

Mark’s decade-long experience as a licensed real estate agent gives him firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing property owners, landlords, and small business owners in Arizona. He regularly advises clients on escrow and title insurance, foreclosure and loan modification, HOA compliance, and commercial and residential leasing.


That dual perspective — both legal and operational — allows Mark to approach every issue from a real-world standpoint, ensuring that his solutions don’t just look good on paper but actually work in practice.

Areas of Focus

Mark’s practice spans both litigation and transactional law, including:


  • Real estate transactions and disputes
  • Business formation, operations, and contracts
  • Mergers & acquisitions and corporate transitions
  • Landlord-tenant matters and property management
  • Estate planning, wills, and trusts
  • Probate


Whether he’s negotiating a lease, drafting contracts, or guiding a family through estate planning, Mark provides practical, plain-English advice that helps clients move forward confidently.

Leadership & Community Involvement

Beyond his legal work, Mark remains deeply involved in the Tucson community. His leadership roles include:


  • President, Pima County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD)
  • State Representative, American Bar Association YLD
  • Member, Morris K. Udall Inn of Court
  • Advocate, Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA)
  • Board Member, Tucson Young Professionals and German-American Club of Tucson
  • Member, Business Networking International (BNI)



Mark was recognized by Inside Tucson Business as one of the city’s “Up & Comers” of 2011, highlighting his early and continued commitment to leadership and service in Southern Arizona.

Education & Admissions

Education

  • University of Arizona (B.S.)
  • University of Arizona Eller College of Management (M.B.A.)
  • University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D.)



Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • United States District Court, District of Arizona
  • Arizona Supreme Court