also known as Amy Nadine Olivas
Amy N. Vela was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Amy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and, upon completion, she relocated to the Phoenix area to attend Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, graduating with Highest Pro Bono Distinction. Since Amy was first licensed to practice law in 2009, she has devoted her career to representing and helping victims who have been injured by the negligence of others. She has extensive experience in personal injury law, having managed many cases through arbitration, mediation, and trial. She has represented many clients with all types of injury claims, including, motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims. Amy is a member of the Arizona Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.
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Chat withState: Arizona
Acquired: 2009
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P.O. Box 7209, Phoenix, AZ, 85011
17 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kimberly | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Firm & Attorney
Amy and her team, Lilian and Danger were able to obtain a great recovery in my case! They’re a great firm and I would recommend them to anyone! Made dealing with this a lot easier! Thank you!
Posted by Aaron | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great accident lawyer
We ere involved in an accident that was not our fault. The vehicle at fault was a state vehicle and we were advised that our case was going to be difficult and that we needed to hire someone with experience with these kind of difficult cases. We reached out through friends and family on social media ...
Posted by Marina | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Smart and Kind
Amy was very helpful after my accident and during the whole process, as a college student far from home there were parts of the legal process that confused or scared me that she was happy to explain. She also explained every step of the process and possible outcomes and then asked me what I was most ...
Posted by Maria | October 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My son"s accident
My son was hit by a car while driving his bike at an intersection, the car did not stop, and the officer on seen didnt even ticket the driver. After learning about his he injuries ,a broken jaw and broken front teeth. I knew I needed an attorney thankfully, I found Amy Olivas. The minute I walked in...
Posted by Brice | September 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amy Nadine Olivas
I suffered a broken arm and several cuts as a result of the driver of a parked car flinging her door open into a bicycle path. Ultimately flipping through the glass window, into the quarter panel, and then finally attacking the asphalt. Sadly, the asphalt won, albeit the BMW door did not fare as we...
"Amy is one of the hardest working attorneys in her industry. I have worked with her on matters since 2014, and have seen firsthand her high level of commitment to client satisfaction and achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Amy is incredibly smart and diligent, which makes her a dangerous adversary and a wonderful advocate for her clients. Amy also has a high level of compassion for her clients and making sure their needs are met throughout the claims process. Anyone who has been injured due to the negligence of another would be well served by seeking Amy's help."
"Amy is a smart, knowledgeable, and hard-working attorney who has significant experience in all aspects of personal injury cases, including prelitigation, litigation, and also working with fighting for her clients on the back end of the case, which includes obtaining reductions on medical bills, liens, and health insurance reimbursement claims."
Personal injury lawyer
2024
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Top 10 Latino Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Top 25 Women Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2024 - Present
Personal Injury Attorney, ANV Law, PLLC
2019 - 2024
Personal Injury Attorney, Friedl Richardson
2014 - 2019
Personal Injury Attorney, Phillips Law Group, PLLC
2009 - 2014
Personal Injury Attorney, Michael Cordova, PC
2022 - Present
Arizona Association of JusticeBoard Member
2019 - Present
Arizona Women Lawyers AssociationLeadership Appointment Committee Member
2019 - Present
Arizona Women Lawyers AssociationProfessional Development Committee Member
2018 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationLegislative Committee
2013 - 2016
State Bar of ArizonaCommunications Committee
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish