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I am a Trial Lawyer (Jury Trials) licensed in my home state, Arizona, who represents working class people and their families against insurance companies and large corporations when they are injured or wronged.. My practice focuses on fighting for those catastrophically injured or the families of those fatally injured.. Over my career, I have successfully taken on some of the biggest corporations and insurance companies in the world via several jury trials resulting in verdicts and settlements amounting to millions of dollars recovered for my clients and changes in corporate behavior. This is a direct result of my tireless work ethic, dedication to community safety, and commitment to going the distance for my clients.

In Phoenix and throughout Arizona, we have built a trusted reputation for standing up for the rights of people whose lives have been changed by the negligent act of another person or a business. From dog bite cases to premises liability matters, we handle every case with energy, intelligence, compassion, and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of each client. Call me today if you need a Phoenix personal injury lawyer.. Friedl Richardson Trial Lawyers was founded in 1997 and we have worked hard creating a reputable and highly-rated firm competent in every level of personal injury law.  Our firm does not obtain clients through paid advertising but rather through referrals and hard work.. Below is a list of my community involvement:

Amy N. Vela was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Amy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and, upon completion, she relocated to the Phoenix area to attend Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, graduating with Highest Pro Bono Distinction.  Since Amy was first licensed to practice law in 2009, she has devoted her career to representing and helping victims who have been injured by the negligence of others. She has extensive experience in personal injury law, having managed many cases through arbitration, mediation, and trial.  She has represented many clients with all types of injury claims, including, motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims. Amy is a member of the Arizona Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.

Michael was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He began college at the University of New Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1984. He enrolled in the University of Arizona, which he attended for until 1986. During that time, he made honors and received multiple scholarships.. In 1986 he transferred to Arizona State University, where he graduated in 1988 with a B.S. in Accounting. Again he received numerous scholastic honors and scholarships. He because active in student government affairs committees.. Michael  attended Harvard Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1991. He began working at the law firm of Lewis and Roca, and worked in the area of complex civil litigation.. In 1994, he founded his own law office, and he began his civil practice, including personal injury and wrongful death.  In 2002, he limited the firm's practice areas to personal injury and wrongful death, areas in which the firm exclusively practices now. As a result of the tremendous results and client service of the law firm, the number of attorneys in the firm has grown to five attorneys, all of whom practice in personal injury.. Michael has a large family and he enjoys spending time with his family, and also enjoys cooking and sports, particularly motor racing.

Injured? Get the payment you deserve! Call Anthony today for a free consultation.. Mr. Ramirez draws on his experience as an insurance claims adjuster and private investigator assisting insurance companies resolve casualty claims. His prior experience gives him the knowledge and skills to be an aggressive advocate for injured clients in injury cases. Additionally, Mr. Ramirez is a former police officer with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department giving him the knowledge and experience to effectively understand the dynamics of motor vehicle collisions which has proven to be invaluable in the evaluation of client's accident cases.. Mr. Ramirez is a former Pro Tem Assistant City Prosecutor for the cities of Avondale, Tolleson and Buckeye, Arizona.. Areas of Focus: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation. Education: J.D. Arizona Summit Law School, 2015; B.A. Ottawa University, 2004. Bar Jurisdictions: Arizona; New Mexico. Distinctions: Former State Legal Liaison, Arizona Rangers; State Advisory Board Member for MADD; Licensed Arizona Private Investigator; Licensed insurance adjuster in Arizona and Texas; Former police officer with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.

Born in New York, Teri has lived in Arizona since 1993.  After graduating from the University of Arizona with degrees in Physics and Astronomy, she worked as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson. Eventually, Teri found that engineering work didn’t satisfy her need to connect with people and to try to improve the lives of others. She took a job as a paralegal at a personal injury firm to get some exposure to the practice of law, and discovered that she found the work very fulfilling. Teri then went on to attend law school at Arizona State University, where she was a senior editor of Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology, and also held positions in the Student Bar Association.  Upon admission to the bar, Teri immediately began a career focused on representing those injured and victimized by others.. Like the other lawyers at our firm, Teri is not afraid to try a case if that’s what it takes to get justice for clients. She has litigated cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect and medical malpractice, as well as construction site injuries, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, assaults, premises liability claims, and claims against government entities and schools, and has tried both jury and bench trials to verdict.  She has achieved excellent results for her clients, and is proud of the gratitude and loyalty those clients have expressed.. Teri has not completely left her prior career as an engineer behind. Her engineering background is extremely helpful in developing an understanding of accident dynamics in cases involving motor vehicles, tractor-trailers, and motorcycles, for example. It can be very useful in some medical negligence claims, as well.  And, in our elder abuse cases, we often need to employ math and engineering principles to analyze the biomechanics of injuries to our clients. Teri is uniquely skilled to combine a thorough understanding of the physics involved in these claims with the ability to apply the law to the facts. She is able to make good use of her science-focused education in her greater career objective – to hold defendants accountable for the loss and injury they cause.

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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

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.

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 passionate about helping clients achieve their goals.. I have over 20 years of experience in law and business. My practice focuses on two areas: (1) helping injured people seek justice, and (2) business/real estate transactions. I have personal experience in both areas -- my first plaintiffs' personal injury case was my own, and I've owned several businesses.  Having a broad range of experiences and skills helps me better understand client needs, as well as to find and obtain creative, common sense, pragmatic and successful solutions to client problems.. I see myself as a holistic lawyer. What I mean is that your legal situation is usually only one part of the puzzle, and there can be other things you have to consider. When looking for the best outcome, you can’t pretend the other pieces of the puzzle don’t exist.. In my "free time", I enjoy yoga, meditation, bicycling, tennis, scuba diving, travel and playing the piano.

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.

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.

Mr. German started his career as a lawyer in 1993 employed by a large downtown law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where he gained excellent litigation training and insight into how large corporations operate and defend against litigation and claims of wrongdoing. He was a member of the firm’s trial practice group, and began his career as a trial attorney learning from the finest, most accomplished trial lawyers. In 1999, Mr. German left the large firm to start his own practice, focused exclusively on helping individuals and family's harmed by defective products, car wrecks, insurance bad-faith, toxic torts, medical malpractice, and the wrongful denial of legitimate disability claims.. Mr. German’s practice began thriving from the start. This was in part due to Mr. German's unique ability to creatively resolve complex matters and to the cases that do not settle to trial. Over the past thirty years, Mr. German has earned an excellent reputation as a compassionate caring trial lawyer who forms close bonds with his clients, provides them with care and understanding knowing the hardships they faced, and uses their pain and suffering as motivation to tenaciously fight for justice without comrpomise until they are made whole.. Mr. German’s trial experience is extensive compared to his peers. Steve has handled two dozen jury and bench trials in State and Federal Courts. His portfolio of trial experience includes several jury trials against Ford and Firestone. A roadway design case against Maricopa County, and another defective roadway he brought against the City of Tucson and prevailed. He is represented clients with injuries cause by substandard care from surgeons, podiatrists, and radiologists, among other professionals. He is perhaps most passionate when he assists innocent claimants facing terrible misfortunate bring suit against disability insurance companies that purposefully deny or terminate legitimate disability claims.. In 2017, Mr. German prosecuted a three-week federal jury trial in the US District Court of Arizona against a large insurance company that wrongfully terminated a legitimate disability claim. The $6.5 Million verdict was the third largest in all of Arizona for the year 2017. He succeeeded in proving a heightened burden of proof and prevailed by getting a verdict for $5 Million in punitive damages. The verdict was upheld in 2020 by the 9th Circuit Court. Mr. German's cases have shaped the law in Arizona in many ways, from the way rules and statutes governing civil lawsuits is interpresented and applied, and has handled cases that helped to shape the law governing wrongful denital of legitiamte insurance claims and bad faith conduct that was intended to cause an insured harm.. In 2003, Danny Adelman became Steve's partner and together they formed Adelman German, A Law Firm, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their firm grew rapidly to include four attorneys and eight support staff. It was soon recognized as one of the very best law firms in Arizona with an excellent reputation across the country. Steve litigated and/or tried numerous medical malpractice lawsuits with Mr. Adelman. In 2018, Danny accepted the position of Executive Director for the largest non-profit law firm in the state of Arizona.. In 2022, Mr. German was chosen by the Arizona Supreme Court to serve on the Committee that licenses a brand new type of law firm, known as an ABS (Alternative Business Structure) Law Firm. Arizona is the only State in the entire country that has all togehter abolished the Rule prohibiting non-lawyer ownership of law firms. Mr. German became a pioneer and embraced the opportunity by opening and managing one of Arizona's first ABS Law Firms. His vision was to fulfil the objectives of the ABS Model, and use new-found fudning to improve access to to justice and to innovate the how law is practiced, which has been unchanged for decades. Mr. German recently left the ABS Law Firm he started in order to return to Steve German, A Law Firm, where he continues to lead the way as one of Arizona's premier mass-tort, personal injury, product liability and insurance bad-faith attorneys.

Chris is a  Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer and trial lawyer who has practiced law in Arizona since 1992. He graduated from Arizona State University in Tempe in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. In 1992, Chris graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in Tucson with his Juris Doctor Degree. He is admitted to practice law in all city, county and state courts in Arizona. In addition, Chris is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Chris Zachar is a member of the Board of Directors of Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, and has achieved a lifetime member status in AZTLA. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Arizona. As part of his specialized training, Chris attended the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy. In addition, Chris attends many seminars and conferences each year to maintain his high standards of knowledge and excellence in the practice of law. Christopher J. Zachar is proud to be included in the listing, of Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2019. Please be sure to visit our Official Phoenix Personal Injury Website and Keep updated with the latest news in Phoenix Personal Injury with our Blog.

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.

I have a passion for helping small businesses and individuals figure out interesting legal problems and get practical results. I also find great value in helping those who have been injured to regain something of what they have lost. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading widely, being active in my church, and spending time with my family.