545 Litigation lawyers are available in Phoenix, Arizona, including Michael Kuehn, Michael Lavelle, Michael Minnaugh, and Michael N Poli. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
Litigation cases in Phoenix typically resolve in 9 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles early or proceeds to trial.
Phoenix Court Backlog
The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending litigation cases in Maricopa County courts, which can impact scheduling and resolution times.
Litigation Phoenix Filing Volume
Phoenix courts see an estimated 350 to 600 new litigation cases filed monthly, based on recent public court data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of cases resolve pre-litigation, 25% after filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial, with outcomes varying by case type and representation.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Real Estate , Litigation
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“In the years I have known Michael, he has always maintained the finest levels of professionalism and drive. I respect his legal abilities and would recommend him in a heartbeat.”
MoniQue Simpson is an Arizona native. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, she moved to Tempe to attend Arizona State University after her award of the Maroon and Gold Scholarship. MoniQue was admitted to the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism from which she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, as well as a minor in business. MoniQue continued with her education at Arizona State University’s College of Law where she practiced as a Student Attorney for the Civil Justice Clinic and obtained an externship at the Arizona State Court of Appeals, Division One.. Upon graduation, MoniQue joined the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Markson, P.C. where she was promoted to Partner. For more than nine years, MoniQue represented individuals, insurance policy holders, and companies in contested matters throughout Arizona in state and federal courts. Her practice areas include civil litigation, premises liability, and appeals. MoniQue has tried cases before juries and arbitrators. She excels at representing her clients at mediation. This encouraged her to begin volunteer work as a mediator. As a founding member of Thies, Lihn & Simpson, MoniQue will continue her litigation practice, as well as serve as a mediator for parties who desire her assistance.. MoniQue not only practices law, she is a mother of a wonderful son. They enjoy spending time reading and cooking together. She also volunteers her time to the community by serving on boards and committees of various legal organizations. She is a big proponent of education, which is why she has served as a volunteer instructor of Junior Achievement and an Adjunct Professor at Mesa Community College teaching business law. MoniQue mentors aspiring and current law school students, making time to help promote diversity in the legal profession. As such, she sits as a committee member on the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee. Furthermore, MoniQue has prepared materials for and presented at training and annual meetings of corporations, risk management and loss prevention departments, as wells as claims handling.
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“Monique was the only lawyer out of 5 that I spoke to who was willing to sit and explain the outlines”
“MoniQue is an excellent lawyer who excels in developing long term client relationships. She is particularly adept at being a zealous and effective advocate for her client while sim…”
“Milton is a bright and talented attorney who brings solid litigation skills and commitment to his clients. Milton's dedication to finding the right result means he considers differ…”
Practice Areas: Litigation, Insurance, Construction & Development, Life Insurance
Michelle primarily practices in the areas of estate planning and business law.. Through her estate planning practice, Michelle serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and families of all levels of sophistication seeking to create or revise their estate plan. Michelle focuses on developing custom approaches designed to meet the needs of each client, from a practical and efficient plan for moderate estates to sophisticated planning for more complex estates.. Michelle’s transaction work focuses on assisting closely held business owners with business formation, operating agreements, contract review, formation of 501(c)(3) non-profits, and buy/sell agreements.. Beyond estate planning and business law, Michelle has extensive experience in commercial litigation. Her broad expertise enables her to offer holistic legal guidance to clients facing diverse estate planning and business needs.. Awards & Recognition. - Best Lawyers in America,Ones To Watch, 2021 - 2024. - Southwest Super Lawyers,Rising Star, 2020 - 2024. - Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed. - Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Wills, Estates, and Trusts, 2024. - Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2023. Community Involvement. -Ryan House, Marketing and Development Committee Member, 2020. -Voices for CASA Children Volunteer – 2014 to date. -Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Volunteer, 2010-2012. -The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Volunteer 2010
Michelle Hogan is a former fraud prosecutor for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and an experienced litigator who focuses on representing businesses, organizations, and individuals in complex commercial litigation, employment matters, and privacy matters. Michelle leverages her investigative and analytical skills and experience to craft winning litigation strategy in defending white collar clients against civil and criminal charges and to litigate complex commercial disputes.. In the white-collar defense context, Michelle has advised and represented clients in successfully defending charges levied by federal, state, and municipal government agencies. She has also successfully assisted victims assert their rights in state court and obtain restitution awards. In a similar vein, she has conducted internal investigations for companies and tribal governments to investigate employees accused of criminal misconduct.. Given her background working for a governmental agency, Michelle has also assisted clients with navigating Arizona’s regulatory laws, including laws impacting political action committees, commercial vehicle dealers, and professionals. In this context, she has successfully defended companies and individuals accused of violating those regulations before the Arizona Board of Accountancy and the Department of Transportation, Executive Hearing Office.. Finally, Michelle regularly assists businesses respond to data breaches involving unauthorized access to employee or client personal information. She helps businesses determine their notification obligations under applicable state and federal law and provide assurance to affected individuals that the response to the incident has been appropriately handled. As to websites and data processing agreements, she can efficiently ensure that they comply with the worldwide patchwork of privacy laws.
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Environmental and Natural Resources, Lawsuits & Disputes, Arbitration, Mediation, Litigation
Michael Zoldan is the founding attorney of The Zoldan Law Group in Phoenix, AZ. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business where he majored in Finance. He earned his Juris Doctor at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. He devotes 80 percent of his practice to litigation in employment and business law. He is backed by experience working as an intern for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the Trial Attorney Department. Prior to opening his own law office, Mr. Zoldan worked for numerous firms that gave him the opportunity to hone his litigation skills by handling multiple cases at a time with highly-skilled and proven litigators. He currently provides legal counsel to individuals and small businesses throughout the state handling cases ranging from workplace discrimination to breach of contract. He offers aggressive advocacy and a commitment to results.
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“Mr. Zoldan recently advised me on how to handle separation and severance from my former employer. Hi”
“I outreached to Zoldan Law group for representation on a legal matter with my employer. I never expected the exceptional support and guidance I received...”
“Mike Zoldan is a fantastic employment lawyer that I frequently refer cases to and trust to assist my clients with complex issues. I highly recommend him.”
702 East Osborn Road Suite 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85014
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Project Finance, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance, Administrative Law, Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation
I joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2000 as a shareholder after practicing for sixteen years at Horne, Bistrow & Dulberg P.C. Before I moved to Arizona in 1984, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 1978-1984, where I tried more than forty felony cases. Since 1984, my practice has concentrated on construction law and commercial litigation - focusing primarily on helping clients resolve disputes that typically arise out of construction projects. I have represented the entire gamut within the construction industry, from property owners to design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. I have obtained a jury verdict of more than $3 million in a business tort case arising out of a street improvement project, and defended numerous multi-million dollar construction claims. I have also handled administrative proceedings pursuant to the Arizona Procurement Code and complaints before the Registrar of Contractors. I've successfully defended a $22 Million claim against a pipe manufacturer, successfully defended a $50 Million negligence claim against an international engineering firm, and I've been involved in drafting and negotiating construction contracts from small residential projects to $40 Million commercial projects. I was recently honored as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. I've been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation-Construction from 2014 to 2018. I am AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is their highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. I was also named to teh 2014 Top Lawyers List for Construction Litigation by AZ Business Magazine. Also selected for Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2014-2017. I've also lectured to the State Bar of Arizona and various construction industry groups on various construction law issues. I am admitted to practice in New York (1979), Arizona (1984), the U.S. District Court for District of Arizona (1984), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1997), and the U.S. Supreme Court (2008).
814 West Roosevelt Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85007
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Litigation
Michael W. Pearson is a partner with Curry, Pearson & Wooten PLC. His practice is devoted largely to complex litigation including aviation accidents, aviation regulation, severe personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation and defamation matters. In addition, he often consults with clients regarding Federal Aviation Regulation compliance. Michael is one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, AV rated, is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has achieved the highest rating possible by "AVVO." He has also been honored by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the "Top 100 Trial Attorneys" and has been selected by his peers as a "SuperLawyer.". Michael teaches aviation law and regulation classes at Arizona State University and is the author of "Foundations of Aviation Law" a textbook used in graduate and undergraduate courses.. Mr. Pearson has successfully handled matters, as Arizona litigation counsel, for such international firms as Gosschalks Solicitors, Stewarts Law, Air France, S.A. (formally Société Air France) and Zest Airways. Among his many domestic cases he represented various family members in the deaths of 19 firefighter "hotshot" crew members who perished in a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona in 2013. He is currently litigating a 2014 class action lawsuit on behalf of FAA- CTI (collegiate training institution) students, who were "purged" from the preferred applicant register due to racial discrimination, by the Federal Aviation Administration. Pearson is also lead counsel in an additional class action lawsuit, filed in 2018, alleging that the FAA’s 2014 use of a biographical assessment during the air traffic control hiring process resulted in disparate treatment as well as impact based on race.. Specialties: Aviation law including airplane and helicopter accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, FAA enforcement action cases, and complex litigation.. Expert regarding air traffic control.
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“nt investment group. Mr. Pearson stood by us and fought the issue all the way through until he succ”
3030 N Central Ave Ste 1002 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Civil , Insurance , Personal Injury, Securities , Trusts, Litigation
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“Mick LaVelle is a remarkable trial attorney. When he came into a case I was managing, opposing counsel immediately made a settlement offer in the million dollar range. Just because…”
“I can recommend Michael without reservation. He is a capable and dedicated attorney who cares deeply for his clients. I would trust him to represent me and you should too.”
Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment and Labor Law Section, General Civil Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Real Property
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