Douglas A. Jorden Jorden Bischoff & Hiser PLC, Phoenix DOUGLAS A. JORDEN is a founding member of the Jorden Bischoff & Hiser law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. His practice emphasizes land use and zoning, municipal law, environmental regulation, real estate transactions and Indian law. Mr. Jorden was town attorney for the Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona, from 1978 to 1982, was a zoning hearing officer for the City of Phoenix, and is currently serving as a hearing officer for Maricopa County. He has served as chair of the City of Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission and Chairman of the State Bar of Arizona's Continuing Legal Education Committee. Mr. Jorden is admitted in Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado, is the co-author of Arizona Land Use Law, published by the State Bar of Arizona, and has lectured extensively on land use and environmental issues. Mr. Jorden has been recognized by his peers for his achievements in the fields of land use, zoning, and real estate law by his selection to Best Lawyers from 2007 – 2012 and his selection to Super Lawyers from 2010 – 2011.