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Trusted Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyers
Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers has been dedicated to seeking justice for personal injury victims since 1991. Our Phoenix-based firm combines over 30 years of collective legal expertise with a client-centered approach, prioritizing personalized advocacy for catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, birth injuries, and sexual abuse cases. Our Board Certified Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation leverage extensive resources to handle complex claims involving vehicle accidents, defective products, and insurance bad faith.With AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition in Best Lawyers in America, we maintain a reputation for courtroom readiness and ethical representation. Our contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs for clients, while our team collaboration approach guarantees comprehensive case strategy development. We serve Arizona residents and national clients, balancing legal excellence with community involvement through charity work and legal education initiatives.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injuries
Birth Injuries
Sexual Abuse
Vehicle Accidents
Insurance Bad Faith
Whistleblower Cases
Nursing Home Abuse
Product Liability
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Board Certified Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- 30+ years of combined legal experience in injury litigation
- Contingency fee model pay nothing unless we win
- Multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements record
- Team approach with collaborative case strategy development
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Best Lawyers in America
- Southwest Super Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Arizona State Bar Board Certification
What people say
Successful multi-million dollar results
Compassionate representation
Transparent communication
Dedicated legal professionals
Skilled courtroom advocacy
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients sustaining serious injuries from negligence, including car accidents and defective products. Our Board Certified attorneys have secured multi-million dollar settlements through thorough investigations and courtroom readiness. With 30+ years of combined experience, we handle complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and chronic pain conditions, ensuring clients receive full compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Wrongful Death
Our specialists hold negligent parties accountable for preventable fatalities, including medical errors and transportation accidents. Both partners maintain Arizona State Bar certification in this complex legal area. We provide compassionate representation while pursuing comprehensive damages for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress, with a track record including $10M+ verdicts for aviation and vehicular fatalities.
Birth Injuries
We advocate for families affected by preventable birth-related harm, including cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries. Our legal team works with medical experts to prove negligence in labor and delivery, securing compensation for lifelong care needs. Recent successes include $9.5M settlements for birth defect cases caused by pharmaceutical negligence and improper delivery techniques.
Sexual Abuse
Our attorneys represent survivors of sexual abuse with sensitivity to trauma recovery, targeting predators and enabling institutions. We navigate complex legal challenges in cases against religious organizations, schools, and medical facilities while maintaining client confidentiality. Our approach combines aggressive litigation with emotional support through every stage of the process.
Product Liability
We pursue manufacturers responsible for defective products causing severe injuries, including medical devices and automotive components. Our investigations uncover design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings, with proven success in cases involving exploding e-cigarettes and vehicle safety failures. We leverage expert witnesses to demonstrate corporate negligence in protecting consumer safety.
People
Richard S. Plattner
Partner
Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist with 30+ years experience, Arizona Supreme Court advocate, and legal education contributor. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent and Best Lawyers in America. Active in Unitarian Universalist community and legal reform initiatives.
Frank Verderame
Partner
Former Arizona Association for Justice President and American Board of Trial Advocates member. AV-rated attorney with multi-million dollar verdicts in catastrophic injury cases. Volunteer board member for Scottsdale Boys & Girls Clubs and legal ethics lecturer.
Nick Verderame
Associate
Former journalist and national law firm attorney specializing in product liability and sports concussion litigation. Arizona Trial Lawyers Association member with notable settlements in vehicle accident cases. Community leader in youth advocacy organizations.
Paul King
Associate
Former Chicago defense attorney leveraging insurance industry knowledge for client benefit. Arizona Association for Justice member with focus on workers' compensation and personal injury crossover cases. Prioritizes client communication in complex litigation matters.
Questions
Do you handle cases outside Arizona?
While based in Arizona, we represent injured clients nationwide through strategic co-counsel arrangements and multi-jurisdictional practice.
What makes your firm different from other injury attorneys?
Our Board Certified specialists combine 30+ years of experience with a team approach, maintaining AV Preeminent ratings and proven courtroom success while prioritizing client communication.
How are legal fees structured?
All personal injury cases operate on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless we secure compensation through settlement or verdict.
What case types have your highest success rates?
We excel in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex product liability cases with verifiable damages exceeding $1M, including multiple $10M+ verdicts.
How long do injury cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but our aggressive litigation approach often resolves matters within 12-24 months through early settlements or efficient trial preparation.
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Reviews (4)
Dennis P. Crawford
Sep 05, 2021
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I'm a Nebraska lawyer who had a client who was injured in Arizona. I referred my client to this law firm. Paul King did a great job in getting this case settled for our mutual client. I would highly recommend the Plattner, Verderame law firm.
Josh Plaxen
Jan 03, 2021
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Nick Verderame and his team offer thorough and personalized representation. You won't find a better firm in the Arizona area. Highly recommend!
Nancy W.
Aug 21, 2020
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We are very happy with the professional service we got from Frank and Nick Verderame of Plattner Verderame. At the beginning they set reasonable expectations for an injury like my mother sustained. But then they exceeded all our expectations and the amount of compensation she received! Communication was easy and clear. All the people at PV are friendly and answer questions in a timely manner. They are experienced and very respected personal injury lawyers. We will be recommending them to anybody who needs this kind of help.
Domenic Sanginiti
Jun 22, 2020
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As an attorney from another state, there is no better firm to turn to than Plattner Verderame for an Arizona case. Tremendous attorneys, great staff and wonderful people.
