John Leader
Leader Law Firm
John Leader is a highly experienced and successful trial lawyer, focusing on Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Personal Injury cases. He is uniquely qualified to handle your situation and will guide you through the legal process. Unlike other lawyers, he won't hesitate to go to trial if needed.
John worked as a federal prosecutor for nine years, where he embraced the responsibility of ethically and aggressively prosecuting criminals on behalf of the United States' government. He honed his trial and appellate skills, entering private practice working for Dale Haralson, one of the most respected trial lawyers anywhere.
John has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts. In December 2015, he had a 47 million dollar wrongful death verdict returned by a Maricopa County jury. He represented the families of individuals who tragically lost their lives in a crash on I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix.
John Leader knows how to value cases. He knows when clients should settle and when they should go to trial.
John is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, Western Trial Lawyers Association, Arizona Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. He frequently attends and lectures at legal seminars, sharing his knowledge and experience with his legal peers.
Contact the Leader Law Firm to schedule your free case consultation. We will listen, answer your questions and help you make an informed decision about taking legal action. In most cases, there are no attorney's fees unless you recover monetary damages. Visit us online at www.leaderlawaz.com.
- James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
- J.D. (1988)
- University of Arizona
- B.S. (1985)
- Principal Attorney/Owner
- Leader Law Firm
- - Current
- As the Principal Attorney/Owner, I specialize in helping clients receive justice and compensation for their injuries and losses from negligence or other wrongdoing. I have litigated many jury cases in both state and federal court, with many settlements and judgements, including a $7.8 million dollar and a $47 million dollar jury verdicts against the Arizona Department of Transportation.
- Assistant United States Attorney
- United States Attorney's Office
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- Litigator
- Haralson, Miller, Pitt, and McAnally
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- “This Gift Recipient Is Reduced To Crying The Pager Blues.”
- Arizona Daily Star
- Social Media Discovery, Western Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference
- Western Trial Lawyers Association
- Litigation in Transportation, 2018 AZ ITE-IMSA SPRING CONFERENCE, Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Featured speaker at the conference.
- Should I Be Appealing?, Western Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference
- Western Trial Lawyer's Association
- Presenting Speaker.
- Diary of a $47 Million Dollar Verdict, Western Trial Lawyers Association
- Western Trial Lawyer's Association
- "Diary of a $47 Million Dollar Verdict"
- Whistleblower Cases-An Overview, Summer Conference 2015
- Western Trial Lawyer's Association
- #2 Highest Civil Verdict of 2015, $47 Million Dollars
- Arizona Attorney Magazine
- Arizona Attorney magazine ranks the top ten civil verdicts in the state of Arizona. The Leader Law Firm had the #2 highest civil verdict, $47 million dollars, in December 2015 from a Maricopa County jury. Humphrey/Quinn v. State of Arizona.
- Special Achievement Award
- U.S. Department of Justice
- For Sustained Superior Performance of Duty.
- Western Trial Lawyer's Association
- Board Member
- - Current
- Arizona Association for Justice
- Member
- - Current
- American Association for Justice
- Member
- - Current
- State Bar of Arizona
- Member
- - Current
- Pima County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Arizona
- 9th Circuit
- Federal Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
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Free Consultation
John Leader will personally evaluate your matter and discuss with you whether or not you may have a potential claim or civil case in a free consultation. -
Contingent Fees
Fees are generally 33-40% of any recovery. Case consultations are always free. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
In most cases, if there is no recovery, there is no fee.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Auto Accidents
- Defective Roadway Litigation
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Spanish: Spoken
- Q. My question is simple my sister was killed when struck by a driver in Safford Arizona recently. Now her biological
- A: We are very sorry for your loss.
In Arizona, here is who can file a wrongful death claim: the surviving spouse of a decedent, the surviving children of a decedent and a surviving parent or guardian of a decedent. Many wrongful death attorneys offer free case consultations. Your situation does sound complicated. It is advisable to reach out to a wrongful death attorney and have a consultation.
You can search for one on Justia.com and find one in Arizona. Please accept our condolences to you and your family.
- Q. My son is 15 and a Freshman in high school and was beat up by a 20 year old senior. Is this assult?
- A: It would be considered. If your son was seriously injured, it would be wise to consult with a personal injury attorney in your area.
- Q. My cousin was killed in a car accident. Can I sue in his name?
- A: In Arizona, the following people can file a wrongful death lawsuit: The surviving spouse of a decedent, the surviving children of a decedent or a surviving parent or guardian of a decedent. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your cousin.