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Gary A Kester

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Gary A. Kester is recognized as being one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Arizona by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA).  He is also recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 attorney.

He started his career at Maricopa County Prosecutors Office and afterwards transitioned into insurance defense and personal injury. 

His experience as a prosecutor and insurance defense attorney makes him uniquely qualified to handle your criminal or personal injury case. 

If you have been charged with a D.U.I. offense do not go it alone.  We offer free consultations and low rates.

If you are in any type of accident or injured by anothers negligence call Kester Law Group; We do not get paid unless we win. 

Call Kester Law Group now at (480) 771 - 6000.  You can also contact us by e-mail at [email protected]

 

Practice areas

OtherTrucking accidentWrongful deathMotorcycle accidentCar accident
  1. Car accident: 15%

    Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group have handled and resolved car accident injury cases and claims in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding area for over 16 years and are top rated attorneys by National Trial Lawyers and others. Free case evaluation.

  2. Motorcycle accident: 15%

    Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group have handled and resolved motorcycle accident injury cases and claims in Phoenix, Arizona for over 16 years and are top rated attorneys by National Trial Lawyers and others. No recovery, No fee guarantee.

  3. Wrongful death: 15%

    For over 16 years, Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group have litigated and resolved wrongful death accident injury claims in Arizona. Call for a free, no obligation, case evaluation. No recovery, no fee guarantee.

  4. Trucking accident: 15%

    For over 16 years, Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group have handled and resolved trucking accident injuries and claims in Arizona. Aggressive injury trial attorneys. No recovery, no fee guarantee. Free case evaluation!

  1. Litigation: 15%

    Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group are trial attorneys recognized by National Trial Lawyers, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and other organizations as top trial attorneys in Arizona. Call for a free, no obligation, case evaluation.

  2. Personal injury: 15%

    Gary A. Kester has been an attorney for over 16 years. He started at Maricopa County Prosecutor's Office and transitioned into personal injury. He has handled over 2,000+ injury claims including wrongful death, medical malpractice and criminal cases

    17 years

  3. Slip and fall accident: 10%

    Gary A. Kester and Kester Law Group have handled and resolved slip and fall accident injury cases and claims in Phoenix, Arizona, and the surrounding area for over 16 years. Slip? Fall? Injured? Call Kester Law Group for a free case evaluation.

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

11201 North Tatum Blvd., Ste.# 300
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Kester Law Group

11201 North Tatum Blvd., Ste.# 300
Phoenix, AZ, 85028

Kester Law Group

18444 North 25th Avenue, Suite 420
Phoenix, AZ, 85023

Kester Law Group

4742 North 24th Street, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
AZActive 200306/16/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2019
Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2018
Top ContributorAvvo2018
10 BestAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers2018
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2018
Top ContributorAvvo2017
Client's ChoiceAvvo2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ARS 12-133 and 16 A.R.S. Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 72Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County2007 - Present
PartnerKester Law Group2006 - Present
Trial AttorneyZurich Insurance Company2006 - 2011
Special Deputy County AttorneyMaricopa County Attorney's Office2002 - 2002
AttorneyVerdecia & Hasty2002 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of ArizonaMember2003 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Criminal LawMember2003 - Present
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - 2013
Arizona Association of Defense CounselMember2005 - 2017
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Best Lawyer in AmericaKester Law Group takes on Toyota2017
FOXNew Law Firm Opens2017
ABCNew Firm2017
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2002
Youngstown State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1996

Reviews

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5 Star
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appreciated

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I am so thankful to this firm. Great experience when I needed help. Car paid for, wage loss paid for, medical paid for, I am happy with the settlement and outcome
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Hired attorney

Highly recommended

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Attorney Kester was able to swiftly settle a contract dispute in my favor saving me a lot of precious time and a significant amount of potential lost revenue. He is professional, thourough and results driven. I would highly recommend Attorney Kester.
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Hired attorney

Excellent Attorney

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Mr. Gary Kester helped me throughout the whole process of making a claim for my automobile accident. I settled my claim for double what the insurance company offered before I retained Mr. Kester.
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Hired attorney

You are hired

Posted by

I contacted several attorneys about my accident and they rejected my case because I was given a ticket. Gary did not care about the ticket and I got paid.
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Hired attorney

Good Attorney

Posted by

A very good attorney! A nice person! I had an issue and he tried to understand everything of my concern. Finally, he helped me to solve my concern. I recommend this lawyer to everyone.

RN

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I'm a RN in Pennsylvania, when I needed an attorney in Arizona, Gary Kester represented me well.

Caring

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Mr. Kester has represented me both as a defendant in a auto accident and as a plaintiff. I first met Mr. Kester when he was assigned to defend me by my insurance company in an automobile accident. Because Mr. Kester was caring and thoughtful during that process, when I was in an accident where I was rear-ended, I contacted him. Mr. Kester was able to help me and his knowledge was very helpful. I occasionally have questons about other legal issues that I e-mail him about and he answers those questions as well. Mr. Kester has become a good friend through his representation and a trusted attorney. I suggest him to any of my friends who have legal questions, even members of my church have come to rely on him. Thanks for being there Gary Kester and god bless.

Mr. Kester will save your kee-ster

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Mr. Kester helped me with a car accident. My medical bills were pretty huge since I had surgery. The insurance company wanted to claim that the surgery was needed because I was old. Pathetic. Since AVVO does not want to know who these insurance companies are I will not name names. I will say that no insurance company wants to pay what is owed. After I retained Mr. Kester the insurance company did pay and I did not have to file a lwasuit. Thanks for making them pay Mr. Kester.

Thank you sir.

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Mr. Kester, Esq. represented me. He was a good attorney. I was left out of things for the most part and my insurance company handled a lot of the work (thanks to 21st Century by the way). I thought my insurance company was offering the injured guy, Plaintiff, enough money but the case would not settle. When it did go to trial, the jury awarded far less than Plaintiff asked for and even less than the insurance company's offer before the trial. It was a long process, but knowing that Plaintiff wanted to try for the golden ring and got the wooden finger makes it all worth it. Thanks Mr. Kester.

Thanks for making my 2011

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Mr. Gary Kester defended me in a automobile accident. Since the accident was my fault, I was worried that I would be taken to the cleaners (so to speak) by the other driver. Mr. Kester made sure that a doctor reviewed all of the other driver's medical records to see if the injuries were real an that the treatment was reasonable. I felt like he really made the other side prove their case which was great because all I wanted was to be treated fair. I am glad the case is over, it certainly made the start of my 2011.
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Attorney endorsements

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Douglas Schwab, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 24, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker

Gary is a bright and hard working personal injury attorney. He's a great resource when it comes to complex civil cases.

Richard Gaxiola, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Gary is a strong advocate for his clients. We had cases together as opposing counsel. He is an intelligent, seasoned and very capable trial attorney.

Michael McGirr, Business Attorney on Dec 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Gary is a sharp, passionate advocate for his clients.

Benjamin Goldman, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Oct 15, 2017
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kester's answers on this forum reveal a highly intelligent and efficacious medical malpractice attorney.

Leonard Boyer, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kester is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.

Corey Alfred, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Jack Litwak, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Gary is a veteran personal injury and insurance attorney. He has a vast amount of experience litigating a wide variety of personal injury and insurance matters. Gary cares for and fights for each of his clients. I would highly recommend him.

Kip Jones, Car accident Attorney on Jul 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Tyler Allen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Gary is a well respected attorney and a great advocate for his clients. I would recommend Gary to anyone needing a knowledgable and effective attorney.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Holly Gieszl, Health care Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Gerace, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Walter Rivera, Car accident Attorney on May 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Kester has a strong knowledge and many years of experience with dealing with tort law. I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Terani, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Madhu Kalra, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Kermit Milburn, Real estate Attorney on Jan 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. An asset to his clients.

Peter Lamont, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jan 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Kenneth LaBore, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kester is a very knowledgeable attorney.

Cost

RATES
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card