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I am a Member of Perry Childers Hanlon & Hudson, PLC, praciting in the area of civil litigation.  I hold the highest possible rating in both legal ability and eithical standards (AV® Preeminent)  from Martindale-Hubbell®.  I am member of Arizona and Michigan State Bars and authorized to practice in state and federal courts in these jurisdictions.

Results matter. I resolve disputes through the litigation process. While some resolutions are reached through mediation and negotiation, other conflicts require the assistance of a jury trial. Every case I accept puts the client's interests first in considering the appropriate resolution of a case.. I have litigated and recovered over $1,000,000 for my clients and I have successfully defended clients against claims where the other side had requested multiple milllions of dollars in damages.I represent both companies and people in tragic situations due to automobile crashes, dog bites, and slip and falls, dram shop and trucking/transportation cases.Specialties: Civil Litigation, Jury Trials, Motion Drafting, Arbitration, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Conservatorships, and Liens

Years ago, I made the decision to practice law only in areas where I could significantly improve the quality of life of my clients:  Practicing in the areas of injury law and immigration law provides me opportunities to improve the quality of life of my clients.  I view my job as a calling.  I believe in my clients and delve deep into their situations to find the right legal strategy.. Workers' Compensation. Work injuries affect the injured worker and their families.  The consequence of a serious injury can be life-lasting.  Unfortunately, many injured workers take a short-sighted approach to their situation.  I help my clients prepare for the long term consequences of significant work injuries.. Immigration Law. Immigration laws are complex and onerous.  I help my clients find the appropriate relief within the law.  As a son of immigrants, I understand the seriousness of immigration consequences.. Personal Injury. Our system of laws provide relief and recovery for individuals injured at the negligent hands of another.  The law sets legal requirements, however.  I help my clients maximize and obtain the just compensation they deserve.

Nick Verderame was born in Phoenix.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 2008, with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in Sports, Commerce and Culture.  After working for CBS Network News and ESPN, he graduated from law school with his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 2013.  After working for two of the United States’ largest law firms, Nick came to Platter Verderame, P.C. in 2016 to represent individuals who are injured and need assistance in their pursuit of justice and just compensation.. Nick is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.  His practice focus is wrongful death, personal injury, and medical malpractice, and he has published articles on the topic of sports-related concussions for publication nationally.. In addition to helping clients, Nick serves as the President of EchelonPHX, the young professional arm of The Salvation Army, and as the Vice President of the Phoenix 20-30 Club, a subsidiary of the Children In Need Foundation.

Abdoukadir ‘Abdul’ Jaiteh, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Attorney of AJ LAW, PLC. He has approximately 15 years of insurance claims and personal injury law experience. Abdul’s experience in the nuances of insurance law began before he was an attorney. Abdul began his personal injury career working for insurance companies as a Claims Representative and Litigation Adjuster. Abdul, has insider knowledge about insurance claims practices and now represents victims of car accidents and other insurance related matters. His rare inside experience as an insurance professional through many years of training and working for insurance companies sets him apart from other personal injury attorneys. This is the type of experience lawyers cannot get in law school. Abdul, attended and graduated from both Safeco Insurance Claims Training and Travelers Insurance Claims University.. Abdul, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO, where he was named to the Dean’s List and received a Colorado Scholars Award for academic excellence. He continued to work as an insurance carrier while he pursued his Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law.. Before opening his own practice, Abdul expanded his knowledge even more, by starting his career as an insurance defense attorney. Abdul, is of a rare few attorneys who can say they know how personal injury cases work from all three perspectives of a claims adjuster, insurance defense attorney, and plaintiff’s personal injury attorney.. Abdul, is proud of building a personal injury law practice with emphasis on individualized care and attention to his cases because he did not envision becoming just another “factory law firm” churning out thousands of cases, with the same template approach to everyone. Instead, he prides himself on his commitment to purposely accepting lower numbers of personal injury cases, so he can give each of all our clients the individual focus to their cases that they deserve. As former insurance adjuster, Abdul knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters and their attorneys to get you the maximum settlement for your case. As a trial attorney, he knows how to fight for you in court and if you're not getting fair and just compensation.

Derick Runion, a Phoenix native, is devoted to serving the city's residents.. Graduating with top honors from Arizona State University in 2007, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick achieved accolades, including being on the dean's list and participating in moot court.. Before becoming a licensed attorney, Derick gained valuable experience working for insurance companies, providing unique insights into their tactics. Admitted to the Arizona bar, he now champions the rights of accident victims in personal injury law.. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021, Derick has secured millions for his clients.. His dedication to leveling the playing field and achieving powerful results has proven instrumental in obtaining favorable outcomes.. Derick handles various personal injury cases, including. Committed to helping clients recover and seek justice, Derick invites you to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.. Outside the courtroom, Derick finds joy in nature and delights in cooking for friends and family.

For your convenience, we have two offices.  Our Phoenix office is very easy to find across the street from Banner Estrella Hospital on the north west corner of Thomas and 91st Avenue.  Weekend and after hour appointments are available.. Our Mesa office is at the south-west corner of Dobson & Baseline in Mesa.  Both offices are full-service offices fully staffed.  Attorneys are available to meet with clients at both locations Monday - Friday, and with limited weekend appointments.

I'm Sean Anthony Woods of the Law Badgers. I'm a Fearless Lawyer, Down to Fight!. I have extensive battle-tested experience in Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Federal 42 USC § 1983 claims. I have taken these cases to the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. My videos speak for themselves.. I am unafraid of Insurance Companies, Opposing Counsel, Juries, and everything in between.. I have won against the biggest insurance companies around through trial victory, Pre-trial settlements, and Pre-litigation settlements. I will fight and get you what's yours.. I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in damages in litigation matters relating to Personal Injury and including but not limited to, contractual breaches, theft of trade secrets, Injuries, and more.. I am an Arizona native born in Tucson and raised in Phoenix.

Richard Hutchison joined the law group of Lerner and Rowe, P.C., in 2010 where his proven trial and negotiation experience is a true asset to the clients he represents. Prior to joining the firm, he started his legal career as a prosecuting attorney with the City of Glendale’s Prosecutor’s Office. He found great success trying numerous bench and jury trials and negotiating thousands of cases to include misdemeanor domestic violence, DUI’s and city code violation charges. Mr. Hutchison branched away from the city prosecutors office to practice on his own defending criminal cases, as well as handling small creditor claims.. He was born and raised in California where he attended the University of California, Davis. Mr. Hutchison graduated after only three years in 2004 where upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he moved to Arizona to attend the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He finished law school in 2007 and became a member of the Arizona Bar that same year.. His personal interests include playing music and sports. He is also very active with his local church, Scottsdale Bible, where he participates in the music ministry, men's ministry, small group ministry and family ministry.. Serving others is his passion, and he is glad to be a part of a company and profession that focuses on serving the community.

Sara Thomas is a Plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death attorney who represents significantly injured victims.  Her practice focuses on wrongful deaths, dog bites, major motorcycle / trucking / automobile / pedestrian collisions, premises liability, nursing home abuse, insurance bad faith, and medical malpractice.  Alongside her clients, Sara has successfully litigated many cases against individuals, major hospitals, large corporations, government entities, and insurance companies.  During the litigation process, Sara is committed to educating and guiding her clients from start to finish with the utmost integrity, compassion, respect, and empathy.. In her spare time, Sara is committed to serving the legal community through extensive volunteer work. She co-chairs the Ethics Seminar for the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (2012 to present), has been a faculty member at the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Personal Injury Seminar Series, has presented on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and was a moot court judge at the college national moot court competitions. She is also a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Arizona State Bar.  She is honored to be peer-voted as a Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017).  Most recently, she was elected by her peers to the position of Governor on the Arizona State Bar Board of Governors (District 6, Rules Committee) – the Arizona State Bar Governing Board.. Sara is a 5th generation Arizonan who is the granddaughter of Arizona pioneer Jacob Hamblin - the "Buckskin Apostle" - who was sent by Brigham Young to Arizona as a Mormon Diplomat to the Native Americans. Born and raised in Arizona, Sara attended Xavier College Preparatory (Track and Field MVP, Cross Country's Most Outstanding Runner, Four Year Varsity Letters, Outstanding Senior Athlete), the University of Arizona, and University of Kansas Law School. She has volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Sisters, St. Vincent de Paul, the Junior League, and the Phoenix Art Museum. She is also an avid outdoors-woman and a competitive runner.

Attorney Brigham A. Cluff is an accomplished trial lawyer who has successfully obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients through both trial verdicts and settlements. Mr. Cluff was born and raised in Arizona. He graduated with honors (cum laude) from the College of Law at Arizona State University in 2001 and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Cluff’s life in the law began long before law school.   You might say that lawyering is in his blood.  Mr. Cluff began working at his father’s law firm when he was only 14 years old, and began learning the ropes from a true expert.  The firm handled serious personal injury andwrongful death cases, and Mr. Cluff began at a very early age to develop a feel for high stakes litigation and lawyering. Mr. Cluff’s greatest talents are in the arena of trial advocacy. He excels in delivering powerful opening statements and compelling closing arguments that get the courtroom on his side. Fellow trial lawyers who have seen Mr. Cluff in action have described his performance in trial as “masterful”, and among the best they have ever seen. Part of the reason why Mr. Cluff is an outstanding trial lawyer is that he takes your serious personal injury case seriously.  His hard-hitting style can make all of the difference in a jury or bench trial. For serious injury cases, this is one attorney you want on your side, because he can get the jury on your side.

Greg Terhune joined  Lerner and Rowe, P.C., in 2013 where he has been a true asset to the firm and to the clients. Prior to joining the firm, he was a certified legal intern with the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office in Indiana. This proved to be a valuable experience trying bench trial cases and negotiating plea agreements with defense counsel, including DUI cases and various other criminal cases. He also interned with Eagle & Fein and with Garrison Law Firm while in law school.. Greg grew up in Indianapolis, IN. He played professional soccer with the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). He played division 1 collegiate soccer at Marshall University.. His personal interests include playing sports and traveling. He is also very active with his local community in Scottsdale,  where he coaches youth soccer for the Scottsdale Blackhawks soccer club.

I'm a shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy, PA and member of its board of directors. For over 14 years, I have been a tireless advocate for victims of negligent and wrongful conduct throughout Arizona and around the United States. My passionate commitment to the rights of injured or wronged individuals has garnered in excess of $200,000,000 in jury verdicts, arbitration awards, mediation results and negotiated settlements for personal injury, wrongful death and legal malpractice clients. Beyond helping my clients obtain compensation for devastating injuries and personal tragedy, I also assist clients with many of the (often non-legal) details of putting their lives back together and moving forward.From the beginning of my career at the firm in 2000, I was drawn to legal matters that allowed me the opportunity to advocate for individuals who have been harmed in some way through the fault of others. As a member the firm’s highly skilled and successful Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death team, I gained invaluable experience in high-profile cases at the state and national levels.I am deeply committed to my clients, and my effort extends well beyond the intricacies of any given lawsuit to champion consumer safety issues for greater social impact. While commanding the fortitude, experience, resources and overall fire in the belly needed to take on major manufacturers and institutional defendants, I remain unfailingly sensitive to the human element of each case I handle. I approach my clients as people first, which makes me broadly effective in understanding my clients’ challenges and advocating their causes.

I am an experienced trial lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona and have been associated with the law firm of Sanders & Parks since 1995.  My practice focuses on personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, commercial disputes, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.  My firm represents a wide variety of clients, including large companies, small businesses, and individuals.  I am proud to serve as a tenacious and honest advocate on behalf of my clients and I always endeavor to do so in the most efficient manner possible.. When I'm away from the office, my passion is traveling and exploring the world. I love learning about different cultures, getting to know the people in different countries, and enjoying the local cuisine.  In addition to traveling (and when the Arizona weather allows), I spend most of my time outdoors hiking, mountain biking, and practicing hot yoga.

Gary A. Kester is recognized as being one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Arizona by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA).  He is also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 attorney.. He started his career at Maricopa County Prosecutors Office and afterwards transitioned into insurance defense and personal injury.. His experience as a prosecutor and insurance defense attorney makes him uniquely qualified to handle your criminal or personal injury case.. If you have been charged with a D.U.I. offense do not go it alone.  We offer free consultations and low rates.. If you are in any type of accident or injured by anothers negligence call Kester Law Group; We do not get paid unless we win.. Call Kester Law Group now at (480) 771 - 6000.  You can also contact us by e-mail at