"A smart and efficient attorney who consistently delivers extraordinary results." - Stephen S.
Professional, aggressive attorney; outstanding settlement
- Howard, a Personal Injury client
Incredibly knowledgeable and sincere. An excellent legal advocate.
- Jason, a Motorcycle Accident client
Overview
Avvo Rating
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Practice Areas
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40% Motorcycle Accident
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40% Wrongful Death
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20% Car / Auto Accident
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (1)
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Geoffrey M. Trachtenberg is a partner at
Levenbaum Cohen where he manages the law firm's California and
Utah offices, focusing primarily on personal injury,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Howard,
2011-10-27
4 months ago.
Client Review:
I am a tax professor in Chicago. In September 2010, my son, his wife, and two children were injured in a car collision in Arizona. I immediately flew...
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Posted by:
Jason,
2011-05-12
9 months ago.
Client Review:
Geoffrey Trachtenberg has a personality that is very inviting and instantly gives you a feeling of confidence. He helped direct a very complex...
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Peer Endorsements
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Geoff and I worked together on a very complex matter and I got to know him well. He has a brilliant grasp of the case law, excellent people skills,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Barry Entrekin
, Phoenix (AZ), 5 months ago
While the rest of us operate on 24 hour days, Geoff must have figured out a way to get at least 30 hours of accomplishment fit into each day. He has...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Mark Breyer
, Phoenix (AZ), 11 months ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Geoffrey Trachtenberg was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1998 |
11/08/2011 |
| Arizona |
Active
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2001 |
07/11/2008 |
| Utah |
Authorized to practice law
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2010 |
03/22/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Board of Governors at
State Bar of Arizona
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2011–present
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Judge Pro Tempore at
Maricopa County Superior Court
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2006–present
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Managing Partner - California and Utah at
Levenbaum & Cohen
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2002–present
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Associate at
Irell & Manella
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1998–2002
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Law Clerk for Judge Gary L. Taylor at
United States District Court, Central District of California
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1997–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1993 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Volunteer of the Year |
Arizona Assocation for Justice |
2009 |
| Volunteer of the Year |
Arizona Association for Justice |
2008 |
| Volunteer of the Year |
Arizona Association for Justice |
2007 |
See all 3 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego |
2010-present
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| Member |
Utah Association for Justice |
2010-present
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| Member |
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association |
2009-present
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| Member |
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Ambassador |
American Association for Justice |
2002-present
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| Director |
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association |
2002-present
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| Member |
Association of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers |
2002-present
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
2002-present
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| Member |
Maricopa County Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Member |
Federal Bar Association |
1999-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 13
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Cases
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Outcome: We prevailed; awarded attorneys' fees.
Outcome: We prevailed; awarded attorneys' fees.
Outcome: We prevailed; trial court reversed.
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Publications
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| Arizona Personal Injury Lien Law & Practice Guide |
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association |
2008 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| How to Handle AHCCCS Liens Like a Honey Badger |
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Liens Seminar |
2012 |
| Zen and the Art of Dealing with AHCCCS Liens |
Lien Seminar |
2011 |
| Group Riding Liability and Insurance Concerns |
Desert Divas |
2011 |
| Third Party Rights to Clients' Property: Ethical Rule 1.15 |
Trust Account Seminar |
2010 |
| AHCCCS Recovery Rights, Claim Mitigation & Grievance Appeals |
Lien Seminar |
2010 |
| Child Support Liens in Personal Injury Cases |
Learn at Lunch |
2009 |
| AHCCCS Is NOT Above the Law: Lien Requirements |
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association |
2009 |
| Exposing Expert Witness Bias |
Trial Practice Seminar |
2008 |
| Punitive Damages Review |
Arizona Judges College |
2007 |
| Additional Insured Endorsements |
Construction Defects Conference |
2000 |
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