Insurance lawyers in Arizona Carl Retter to Robert Bruno

2415 E. Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Arnett & Arnett

1120 S. Dobson Road , Chandler , Arizona 85286

Practice Areas: Insurance

Attorney Mark W. Arnett limits the bulk of his practice to insurance bad faith litigation and has participated in a number of jury trials, including representing plaintiffs in insurance bad faith cases involving punitive damages.. Mark also served on the Arizona State Law Journal in law school, before graduating cum laude in the top ten percent of his class.  Through his service as counsel in numerous appellate cases involving bad faith and punitive damages, Mark has helped shape Arizona law.. After graduating in 1987, Mark spent one year doing insurance defense work at a large Phoenix law firm, O'Connor Cavanaugh. He practiced on his own for two years before his brother Wayne joined him in July of 1990.

Firm: The Cavanagh Law Firm PA

1850 N Central Ave Ste 2400 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

Richard Mear’s litigation practice is driven by his desire to obtain effective and efficient results for his clients.  His common sense approach is grounded in a complete immersion in his clients’ businesses, goals and products.  Richard’s practice includes defending corporations in  premises liability matters, product liability matters (including medical devices), and toxic tort matters involving asbestos and benzene exposure.  He also has significant experience in cases involving transportation/trucking claims, construction defect claims, professional liability, medical malpractice, and in commercial business disputes involving claims of officer and director liability.  Mr. Mear has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation including trial, mediation and arbitration.  He has first-chaired and second-chaired several jury and bench trials to defense verdicts.  Mr. Mear first-chaired a month-long products liability trial in Federal Court and obtained a defense verdict for his client, despite the plaintiffs’ initial demand for $30 million and $12 million pre-trial demand. In February of 2017, Mr. Mear concluded a two-week jury trial to defense verdict, which included an award of Rule 68 sanctions.

Firm: Kent & Wittekind PC

909 E Missouri Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: The Law Office of Paul J. Dombeck

18444 N. 25th Ave. , Phoenix , Arizona 85023

Practice Areas: Insurance

Educated at Gonzaga, admitted to practice in 2002, admitted to the State Bar of Arizona February 10, 2004.. Paul Dombeck was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Rochester, New York. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Rochester in 1987. Paul went on to work in the insurance industry as an insurance claims adjuster at Cigna Property and Casualty in Boston, Massachusetts (1988-89), National General Insurance Company in St. Louis, Missouri (1990-96), and as a claims litigation supervisor at Fireman's Fund in St. Louis (1996-98). Paul attended Gonzaga University Law School in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2001, and was Managing Editor of Gonzaga’s International Law Journal, and the recipient of several scholastic merit scholarships.. Paul is licensed in both Arizona and Massachusetts and has worked at insurance defense litigation firms in Boston, Massachusetts, Sacramento, California, and Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2004 Paul has practiced in Arizona, and currently dedicates his practice primarily to the areas of Plaintiff Disability (Social Security, Short Term, Long Term, Longterm, and ERISA, and Veteran, Veterans and VA), Bankruptcy and Debtor's Defense, and Automobile Accidents, and Plaintiff Personal Injury. In his spare time, Paul works with Parrot animal rescues, and is a board member of the Tuscon Avian Rescue and Adoption foundation.

Firm: Rai & Barone PC

3033 N. Central Ave. , Phoenix , Arizona 85015

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Rusing Lopez & Lizardi PLLC

6363 N SWan Rd Ste 151 , Tucson , Arizona 85718

Practice Areas: Insurance

Attorney Mick Rusing heads up the firm’s litigation section, which covers virtually every area of civil litigation.  A lawyer for over thirty years, Mr. Rusing has tried well over 100 cases in federal and state courts in diverse areas such as breach of fiduciary duty, contract, ERISA, employment, environmental, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, patent infringement, products liability, securities, trusts and estates, will contests, and wrongful death.  He has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Nevada Supreme Court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panels, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Although Mr. Rusing still maintains a significant part of his litigation practice in the injury area, including products liability and malpractice, in recent years his focus has been on significant business litigation frequently involving the prosecution and defense of fraud actions, partnerships disputes or other business entity litigation among principals, and matters involving real estate or construction.. Mr. Rusing has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2004, and is the current State Chair for the State of Arizona.  Mr. Rusing was also selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation.  The Chambers and Partners USA Survey of America’s Leading Business Lawyers recognized Mick as a top litigator in Arizona.  According to the survey, “Rusing is no stranger to multi-million dollar disputes…” and peers acknowledged him as “one of the finest: he has all the right attributes you want in a lawyer.”  In the first Arizona Super Lawyer poll Mick was chosen as an Arizona Super Lawyer, and one of the top 50 lawyers in Arizona. Mr. Rusing is “AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated” through the Martindale Hubble PEER REVIEW RATINGS Process.

Firm: Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian

1790 East River Road , Tucson , Arizona 85718

Practice Areas: Insurance

I graduated from the James E Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in 2010 and my primary interest in law focuses on serious personal injury, insurance bad faith, and police liability.. When not practicing law, writing or traveling with my wife and kids, I am usually participating in or watching just about any sporting event. I played rugby at the University of Arizona, played for the Old Pueblo Lions' Rugby Club until recently, and still bleed red and blue when it comes to the Arizona Wildcats. Now, my passion for sports, penchant for mentoring, and love of family have combined as a coach for my sons' baseball and soccer teams and member of the local sports community.. Philanthropy and positivity are at the core of my community efforts. As the President and founder of the Engage Foundation, a nonprofit that teaches underprivileged kids how to better engage in life, we help provide new, free, and safe opportunities to participate in activities that are challenging, inspiring and underrated.. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Empower Coalition, a group of young professionals whose goal is raise money to improve lives in the greater Tucson community by empowering charitable organizations with resources necessary to carrying out their missions.. I am honored to be one of Tucson's 40 under 40 as awarded by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Daily Star recognizing 40 outstanding individuals under 40 years of age that have excelled in their professional careers and have made a meaningful impact in the Tucson community.. I have earned a reputation as the go-to lawyer in Southern Arizona for all things tech-related and has also started speaking to law students and lawyers about mindfulness in the stressful legal environment. I speak at seminars on a regular basis and have a popular column in the Writ, the Pima County Bar Association's (PCBA) monthly magazine, educating lawyers how to maintain balance in the modern fast-paced world.. I've been recently initiated into Nexus Executives (“Nexus”), “a collaborative of entrepreneurs and business leaders from a wide range of industries—from international service firms to global manufacturing corporations.”. I've written several children's books and has been a prolific writer for many legal journals and even co-authored several sections of the Product Liability Chapter in the State Bar of Arizona's Tort Law Handbook 2012.. In 2010, I was the recipient of the Andrew Silverman Law Student Community Service Award at the University of Arizona College of Law for leadership on the Community Service Board, which planned and organized monthly community service activities for law students to participate in.

Firm: Sanders + Parks Attorneys at Law

3030 N Third St , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Insurance

Mark Worischeck’s practice emphasizes complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of  insurance coverage and  insurance bad faith, insurance defense, aviation, employment law, construction litigation, personal injury, professional liability defense and product liability.  Mr. Worischeck has successfully tried numerous jury trials.  He regularly handles personal injury and wrongful death cases.. Mr. Worischeck now regularly serves as a mediator and arbitrator.   He utilizes his trial and insurance background to provide effective case resolution.  He uses pre mediation conferences to overcome impediments to settlement.. Mr. Worischeck has earned Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV® PreeminentTM rating.  He has been recognized as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers and selected to be included in Best Lawyers in America for 2013-2023 for his work in aviation law, insurance law, commercial and construction litigation, personal injury and product liability litigation.  He was also named by Best Lawyers as 2021 Phoenix - Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs - "Lawyer of the Year";  2019 Phoenix - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - "Lawyer of the Year"; and  2016 Phoenix - Insurance "Lawyer of the Year".  He is recognized in the 2010-2023 editions of Southwest SuperLawyers and designated by SuperLawyers as one of Arizona's Top 50 Lawyers for 2011-2023.   Mr. Worischeck has also been chosen by AZBusiness Magazine as one of Arizona's Top 100 Lawyers from 2009-2023; identified as a 2015 Leader in Construction Litigation; and is a recipient of the Lexology Client Choice Award (Arizona: Insurance 2016).. Mr. Worischeck graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.  He is currently a Senior attorney after serving as President and Managing Shareholder of the firm from 2008 - 2023.. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Worischeck taught Insurance Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University from 2010-2012.  He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Firm: Hawkes Law Firm, LLC

1237 S. Val Vista Dr., Ste 120 , Mesa , Arizona 85204

Practice Areas: Insurance

201 E Washington Suite 800 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

Practicing in Arizona since 1990.  After practicing at a local insurance defense boutinque firm, joined Gust Rosenfeld, PLC, in 1995.  Became equity member in 1999.  Litigated hundreds of cases in the tort and contract areas over the years.  Tried and arbitrated over 100 cases to judgment.  Argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals.  Authored and presented at numerous seminars and conferences in Arizona and across the country on topics such as insurance bad faith, the use of expert witnesses at trial, insurance fraud and the defense of public officials in civil litigation.  An executive board member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, a member of DRI and also Arizona's Finest Lawyers.  Currently serves as board president of the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA.

Firm: Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros

One N. Central Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: The Cavanagh Law Firm Pa

1850 N Central Ave Ste 2400 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

Karen Stafford’s practice is primarily focused on insurance coverage, insurance bad faith litigation, general commercial litigation and appellate law.  Ms. Stafford advises clients on a wide range of complex insurance issues, including first party property claims, third party liability claims, and bad faith actions.  Ms. Stafford has experience in all aspects of civil litigation and trial preparation.. Ms. Stafford is a graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she served as both a staff writer and research editor of the Arizona State University Law Journal and participated in the leadership of various pro bono organizations.  Ms. Stafford has also served as an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

Firm: JP Harrington Bisceglia

2800 N Central, Ste 860 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

J.P. Harrington Bisceglia is a partner at Christian Dichter & Sluga, P.C. Her primary practice areas are insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation. Super Lawyers Rising Stars selected her for their annual list since 2014 through 2020. She has earned the Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rating, was invited to be an Associate Fellow by the Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”) in 2016, and was invited to be an LCA Fellow in 2020.. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Marine Science/Biology. After completing her bachelor’s degree, she worked as a resident marine technician for Scripps Institute of Oceanography where she directed deck operations on research vessels and liaised between scientists and crew. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia later worked as a legal assistant for a law firm in Washington, D.C. Upon discovering her passion for litigation, she attended law school, graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. There she was a finalist in the Thorsnes Mock Trial Team Closing Argument Competition and planned and organized the California Assembly of Law Leadership (C.A.L.L.) convening Student Bar Association leadership from all California law schools to discuss issues concerning law students state-wide. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia also served as a judicial extern for Judge John A. Houston in the United States District Court Southern District of California.. J.P. Harrington Bisceglia practices in Arizona State and Federal courts and has recently been admitted to practice in New Mexico. She handles her clients’ needs from case assessment, investigation, discovery, settlement, trial and appeal. She has spent her entire legal career working in insurance defense litigation. She has represented clients in a broad range of cases including insurance coverage disputes, bad faith, medical and other professional liability claims, nursing home litigation, subrogation, and general civil litigation. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia was second-chair at a trial on bad faith and breach of insurance contract claims which resulted in a unanimous defense verdict in favor of the insurance carrier. This verdict was designated one of the ten most significant defense verdicts in 2014 by Arizona Attorney Magazine. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia has been involved in 11 trials over the course of her career, several of which were tried to verdict. She also has completed arbitrations on a variety of civil disputes.. She has presented educational material to claims adjusters, managers, and corporate counsel in private in-house settings as well as at NAMWOLF meetings and PLRB Regional Conferences.. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia was a member of the 2014 class of Ladder Down, a year-long program that provides women lawyers with tangible tools and training for getting ahead and focuses on three core concepts: leadership, business development, and mentoring. Ms. Harrington Bisceglia was also a member of the 2016 inaugural class of SheLEADS, a professional development and skills training workshop series for high-impact women invested in career success, community and each other. Most recently, J.P. Harrington Bisceglia has become a member-committee appointee to the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel’s Diversity Task Force with the direct purpose of increasing the diversity of attorneys in the Arizona defense community. She is also a recent member of Athena Valley of the Sun.

Firm: O'Connor & Cambell

7955 S Priest Dr , Tempe , Arizona 85284

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Ronstadt Law, PLLC

6122 North 7th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Insurance

Erin handles long-term and short-term disability benefits appeals and litigation, reimbursement issues, insurance bad faith, and several other issues within the purview of disability law. She routinely manages cases at all stages, from assisting with proof of loss to litigating claims in state and federal court. She has represented clients against most of the major insurance companies and several Fortune 500 companies.. Through her experiences, Erin has come to understand the importance of compassionate but aggressive advocacy and superior client service. She assists clients struggling with a multitude of disabling illnesses, both physical and mental in nature. She has experience handling independent medical examinations, peer reviews, insurance carrier interviews, surveillance, vocational assessments, and other tools used to assess eligibility for disability benefits.. Erin earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and certificate in Public Administration from Arizona State University, graduating cum laude and on scholarship through the Armstrong Family Foundation.. Before joining Caldwell & Ober, Erin ran her own law practice, focusing on ERISA claims. She has worked with small firms and non-profits throughout the years, handling a variety of legal and policy issues with a focus on civil litigation and appellate work.

Firm: Comitz | Stanley

Gainey Ranch Corporate Center , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Insurance

Ed Comitz heads the healthcare and disability insurance practice of Comitz | Stanley, earning a national reputation for prosecuting disability insurance claims on behalf of individuals based on bad faith and unfair business practices. He has built one of the largest and most successful practices in the country, tirelessly representing aggrieved policyholders on the most difficult cases. Ed Comitz optimizes outcomes. He is an unrelenting litigator and keen strategist with a thorough understanding of the disability insurance industry and its nuances. Experience, hard work and a successful track record, including the return of tens of millions of dollars to his clients, have earned Mr. Comitz well-deserved respect in the disability insurance industry.. Mr. Comitz knows that too often, insurance carriers make the disability insurance claim process lengthy, confusing, and altogether overwhelming. Years of legal experience handling the toughest cases has given him a unique perspective on how insurers operate and has bolstered his commitment to shift the balance of power in favor of his clients. Having dealt with his own debilitating injury, Mr. Comitz understands the challenges of trying to function professionally in the face of a seriously limiting condition. He is sympathetic to the physical limitations and restrictions that others may not fully understand, and especially appreciates the particular safety concerns inherent in the work of healthcare professionals. Because of his experiences, both personally and professionally, Mr. Comitz is unwavering in his dedication to provide clients with the disability insurance benefits they deserve.. Mr. Comitz is an Arizona native, born in Tucson and living in Phoenix. His firm has offices in Scottsdale and Tucson, and he works on claims throughout the country.

Firm: Curl & Glasson PLC

485 S Main Ave Ste 1 , Tucson , Arizona 85701

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Jones Skelton & Hochuli

40 N Central Ave., Ste. 2700 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance

Firm: Sanders & Parks PC

3030 N 3rd St Ste 1300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Insurance

Mr. Bruno’s practice emphasizes complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of  insurance coverage and  insurance bad faith, insurance defense, personal injury, professional liability defense and products liability.  Mr.Bruno has successfully tried numerous jury trials.  He regularly handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.. Mr. Bruno has received Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV® PreeminentTM rating, has been chosen as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, selected to be included in Best Lawyers in America for 2012 and 2013 and is recognized in the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 editions of Southwest Super Lawyers. In addition, Mr. Bruno has been recognized as one of Arizona's Top Lawyers by the Arizona Business Magazine from 2009-2013.