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A partner at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen and Patience with experience in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and products liability litigation. A compassionate lawyer who has spent his career helping others with the challenges they face following a tragic event. Steve Patience brings over 34 years of practical experience to every case. Mr. Patience is certified in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory with an AV Rating, which signifies the highest lawyer ranking. His focus on incidents involving motor vehicles, dangerous products and insurance claims has made him a voice for victims and a passionate advocate for those who need one most. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983, Steve is a former president of the Arizona Trial Lawyer's Association, (Arizona Association For Justice), a former president of the East Valley Bar Association and a former chair of the East Valley Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Arizona Association for Justice, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Mr Patience has represented hundreds of individuals harmed by the negligence of others and puts his clients first in serving their needs. Every case accepted by him is thoroughly investigated and aggressively handled. From the beginning, Steve Patience has played a vital role in establishing Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC as one of the Valley's premier law firms. He remains passionate about helping personal injury victims in their time of need and guiding them and their cases to satisfying resolutions.
Mr. Patience has successfully handled multi-million dollar cases. In one case he obtained more than Ten Million Dollars for his clients. In another case he was involved in litigating a bus roll-over incident which involved issues of crash worthiness and failure to supply seat belts for the occupants of the bus. The case settled for Millions of Dollars prior to trial. Whether your case is a catastrophic injury case or a case involing non-life threatening injuries, Mr. Patience will take your case seriously and give you the representation your case deserves.
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Acquired: 1984
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414 E. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85204
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Posted by Kayla | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I have had Steve Patience handle two separate matters for bodily injuries I received due to car accidents. I would highly recommend his service. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Steve is punctual with returning calls and emails. He cared about my situation and made sure I received ...
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2013
After being involved in major car accident I hired Steve Patience to represent me. The case in question was a clear case of gross negligence. Regardless of this Steve decided to wait almost 19 months before filing a lawsuit against the defendants. By this time the trucking company had filed for ba...
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2019
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates
2019
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy 0f Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys- The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Lawyer Excellence, Arizona's Finest Lawyers
2013
Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers of 2013, Legal Leaders, published in the Az. Republic and Wall Street Journal
2012
Super Lawyers - 2012, Top Lawyers Of Arizona, published in the The National Law Journal
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984 - Present
Partner, Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC
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United States District Court held in our favor.
Court of Appeals held in our favor.
Case settled just before trial with confidentiality agreement
Settled just before trial, confidentiality agreement
Settlement with Plaintiffs / confidentiality agreement.
Jury awarded $70,000.
Confidentiality agreement, settled just before trial.
Plaintiff won. See above
Confidentiality agreement, case settled just before trial.
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
2006
Trial / Arbitration pro cons
2016
2008
English