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Biography
As a personal injury attorney in Arizona, Gary Kester has over 20 years of legal experience and a keen understanding of insurance company operations, thanks to his early career as a claims adjuster. This firsthand experience taught him how insurers evaluate, delay, and often deny rightful claims, an insight Gary now leverages to advocate for injury victims. He is driven by the early realization that insurance companies are not in the business of paying claims but protecting profits, often denying valid claims to discourage rightful compensation. With a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from Youngstown State University and a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School, Gary joined the Arizona State Bar in 2003. Initially working as defense counsel for insurance companies, he found his true calling representing injured individuals, securing favorable outcomes through numerous trials. His tenure as a Special Deputy County Attorney in Maricopa County further honed his courtroom skills. Today, Gary's practice is dedicated to helping victims and their families secure deserved compensation across various personal injury cases, such as motorcycle accidents and nursing home abuse, always ready to challenge insurers and pursue justice with integrity.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
15%
Litigation
15%
Motorcycle Accident
15%
Personal Injury
15%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2012
2012 2011
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 23 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Kester Law Group
(480) 634-7441
Fax
11201 North Tatum Blvd., Ste.# 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85028
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(480) 634-7441
Fax
18444 North 25th Avenue, Suite 420, Phoenix, AZ, 85023
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(480) 634-7441
Fax
4742 North 24th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
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Posted by Ms. Clemente | December 04, 2011 | Car Accidents
Caring
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 wa...
Posted by rockles93 | September 29, 2011 | Car Accidents
Mr. Kester will save your kee-ster
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 tha...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2011 | Car Accidents
Thanks for making my 2011
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 tha...
Posted by Franklin Jr. | November 25, 2009 | Libel & Slander
Did you know homeowners insurance may cover you in a slander case?
I wanted to thank Farmers Insuance as well after reading this last posting. I was sued by a neighbor for slander. I had a homeowners insurance policy with Farmers Insurance which actually provided me with a defense! Mr. Kester, Esq., defended me in the case and my neighbor ultimately dismissed the...
Gary A Kester's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gary is a bright and hard working personal injury attorney. He's a great resource when it comes to complex civil cases."
"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."
"Gary is a sharp, passionate advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kester's answers on this forum reveal a highly intelligent and efficacious medical malpractice attorney."
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"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."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2007 - Present
ARS 12-133 and 16 A.R.S. Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 72, Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County
2006 - Present
Partner, Kester Law Group
2006 - 2011
Trial Attorney, Zurich Insurance Company
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Verdecia & Hasty
2002 - 2002
Special Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Associations
2003 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Criminal LawMember
2012 - 2013
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2017
Arizona Association of Defense CounselMember
Education
2002
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Youngstown State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Gary earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
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Are you required to respond to a settlement offer?
15 May 2019
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Punitive damages for hit and run driver who has been caught has full coverage auto insirance?
10 May 2019
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Does my ex girlfriend have a claim against my homeowners if she was at fault?
09 May 2019