Thomas Charles Whitley

Thomas Charles Whitley

also known as Thomas C. Whitley, Tom Whitley

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 47 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

320 E. Virginia Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ

About Thomas

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 95%

Primarily represent injured workers in Arizona. Significant number of clients in Northern Arizona. Also a former Administrative Law Judge with the Arizona Industrial Commission.

47 years

95%
Social Security & Disability 5%

Represented claimants for Social Security disability claims.

38 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

10%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 47 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Taylor and Associates PLLC

320 E. Virginia Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Thomas Charles Whitley's Reviews

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Posted by Kathen | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Thomas was always there beside me in phone and legal litigation. I would (and have ) recommended Thomas to other people who were injured on the job. I was injured and after a 2 year fight with my x employer . I finally got my long awaited surgery, along with a settlement. I was informed of all... correspondence and court decisions. I would not hesitate recommending Thomas to anyone needing a great attorney.

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Thomas Charles Whitley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Plevel

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom has been practicing workers compensation for many years and is very well respected in the legal community. I refer potential clients to him on a regular basis for workers compensation matters. While he no longer has a full-time office in Flagstaff he is still very available to his clients in northern Arizona."

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Gary Phillips

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is all about EMPLOYEE rights. While on the bench at the Industrial commission he was called the "working mans judge". He is honest,diligent and knowledgeable."

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Richard Plattner

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom since 1981, and I know him to be an honest attorney who is devoted to his clients' best interests, and who is deeply knowledgeable in the law and medicine relevant to workers compensation practice."

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Paul Englander

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a highly ethical, experienced, and effective advocate for his clients."

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Glynn Gilcrease

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I take referring cases very seriously and Tom has earned my trust and confidence in referring workman's compensation cases to him. He has won some very difficult case and the clients are uniformly happy."

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Michael Doyle

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom works extremely hard and extremely well for his workers compensation clients."

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Javier Grajeda

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced Arizona Workers' Compensation Attorney. Tom is always willing to share his knowledge of Arizona Workers' Compensation law and mentor. His knowledge of Northern Arizona is unsurpassed. I endorse this attorney."

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Benjamin Manion

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Weston Montrose

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is one of the most experienced workers' compensation attorneys in Arizona. When I'm looking for tips and information I ask Tom. His knowledge of Northern Arizona is unsurpassed."

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Glynn Gilcrease

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Taylor

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2006

Member, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

1997

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

N/A

member, America's Best Lawyers

N/A

Member, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

Member, Southwest Super Lawyers

N/A

listing, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Member-Attorney, Taylor and Associates PLLC

1990 - 1994

Administrative Law Judge, Industrial Commission of Arizona

1986 - 1987

Attorney, Jerome Gibson

1978 - 1984

Attorney, Phillips and Lyon

Associations

1997 - Present

Navajo Nation Bar Association

Inactive Member

1978 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

American Bar Association

Litigation Counsel of America

Education

1978

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Creighton University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Worker's Compensation Seminars

Worker's Compensation Issues

Publications

2000

Arizona Bar Journal When World's Collide: The Intersection of Worker's Compensation and Just About Everything Else

Languages

English

Activity

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