Bernard Van O'Steen Jr

Also known as Van O'Steen
Bernard Van O'Steen Jr

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Defective / Dangerous Products
    41 years
  • 10% Personal Injury
  • 10% Business

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (29%-40%), Hourly ($350-$400/hour)

Contact Information

  • Van O'Steen, Attorneys at Law
    2033 E. Speedway Blvd.
    Tucson, AZ 85719
    Office: 520-322-9100
    Fax: 520-325-6025
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  • O'Steen & Harrison, PLC
    Building 3, Suite 111
    1757 E. Baseline Rd.
    Gilbert, AZ 85233
    Office: 480-644-1558
    Fax: 480-644-1965
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  • O'Steen & Harrison, PLC
    300 W Clarendon Ave Suite 400
    Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Office: 602-252-8888
    Fax: 602-274-1209
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Van is a founding partner of O'Steen Harrison, PLC, where he works in the areas of dangerous and defective products, personal injury and business litigation.... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“A good man, and a good lawyer”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I’ve known Van for some time, even before I chose him to represent me in an accident I had several years ago. Being a lawyer, I knew I had a... more
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5 star rating

“Van handles everything for us.”

Posted by: Dave Silliman, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I am a business owner, and Van has been handling all of my legal needs for 35 years. Although he is well known as a personal injury attorney, over... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Jeffrey M. Freedman

My law practice is in Buffalo, N.Y., and I know who to call when my clients need a personal injury lawyer in Arizona. Van O'Steen is among the very... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Freedman , Buffalo (NY), Almost 2 years ago
Charles R Calleros

Van O’Steen has devoted his career to providing excellent legal representation and access to justice for all. A frequent guest lecturer in the law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Calleros , Tempe (AZ), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

41 years since Bernard Van O'Steen Jr was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Arizona Active 1972 03/24/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Partner at O'Steen & Harrison, PLC 2004–present
Founding Partner at Van O'Steen and Partners 1980–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude 1972
California Western University Pre-Law BA - Bachelor of Arts 1968

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Trial Lawyers Association 1978–present
Member, Various Committees State Bar of Arizona 1978–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
The FDA Defense: Vioxx and the Argument Against Federal Preemption of State Claims for Injuries Resulting From Defective Drugs Arizona Law Review 2006
Bates v. State Bar of Arizona: The Personal Account of a Party and the Consumer Benefits of Lawyer Advertising Arizona State Law Journal 2005
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Lawyer Advertising and Legal Ethics Professional Responsibility (Course) 2010
Commencement Keynote Speaker Commencement, Arizona State University College of Law 2004