$ 350-550 per hour
About Kevin
Biography
I studied mathematics at Renssealaer Polytechnic Institute before transferring to SUNY Oneonta to become a teacher. While searching for my first permanent teaching position, my father suffered a heart attack and I went to work in his custom woodworking business. That was intended to last only until he got back on his feet. Ten years later, I was still at it. Then, for family reasons, my wife and I moved to Arizona. The initial plan was for me to get a masters degree and return to teaching, until my father-in-law suggested that I consider law school, which at the time in Arizona was very affordable. "Besides," he argued, "even if you did not like law, you would still have an advanced degree to use to get back to teaching." As it turns out, the practice of law was a perfect fit.
While custom woodworking and the practice of law might appear to have nothing in common, both require patience, exacting standards, and attention to detail. My father and I never worried about satisfying a customer becuase invariably my father's standards and expectations were much higher than the customers. If he was satisfied, the customer was satisfied. That is the same work ethic I apply in my practice.
Obviously, my background in education is relevant to my current role as Director of Legal Services for the East Valley Institute of Technology.
I am admitted to practice in Arizona, the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 30 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
East Valley Institute of Technology
1601 West Main Street, Building 3, Mesa, AZ, 85205
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Kevin Koelbel's Reviews
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Posted by Beth | July 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding, tenacious, with integrity above reproach.
Outstanding, tenacious, with integrity above reproach. I have just recommended Kevin to a friend. It has been a few years since Kevin and his team won a case for my late husband with the Ninth Circuit Court. He and his team were a wonderful blessing to us.
Posted by Maureen Bailey | January 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellant representation with positive results
Kevin Koelbel is a very knowledgable attorney who was successful in getting results for me with an Insurance company. I found myself being pursued for a proposed overpayment that was very stressful as well as persistant.I sought out his legal advice and was pleasantly surprised how he zoned in on sp...
Posted by William | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer very motivated
Mr . Koelbel has been my attorney for well over three years. In that three years he has handled several different legal issues for me. In some of these issues we disagreed on how they should have been approached. In each of these disagreements I learned during the process Mr koelbel's approach was t...
Posted by Michael | December 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
Kevin has represented me in a civil matter and has been honest, communicative and on point with his legal analysis and strategies. I could not be happier with his professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Kevin for his legal expertise and caring.
Posted by Rochelle | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I'm not sure what this is asking for
I have recommended Kevin Koelbel to many people. He worked hard and fought with me. If I had questions, Kevin responded very promptly. I felt confident in every piece of advice and the guidance he provided during the hardest time of my life. I am truly thankful for everything Kevin Koelbel did for me...
Kevin Koelbel's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Attorney Koelbel's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted to questions on appellate law, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues."
"Mr. Koelbel's unique background as a mathematics major and his attention to detail make him a formidable legal practitioner. Appellate work requires tremendous skill and experience to prosecute properly. Mr. Koelbel has demonstrated such ability time and time again. And that is why I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
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"Kevin is incredibly bright, empathetic, and tireless in getting his clients what they deserve. I'm proud to have worked for him, and will continue to refer anyone who could benefit from his services."
"Throughout the years, Kevin has mentored me in several areas of the law. He is an innovative thinker who approaches every client issue with dedication and superior problem solving capabilities. If I ever need a fresh perspective or insight on a complicated issue, I ask Kevin. He knows the law and has made me a better lawyer, both through his instruction and by his example. Kevin would be an asset to any potential client or business looking for superior legal counsel."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Super Lawyer (Southwest) Employee Benefits/ERISA, Super Lawyers
1995
Closing Argument Finalist, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Director of Legal Services, East Valley Institute of Technology
2016 - Present
Of Counsel, Ober Pekas Ronstadt, PLLC
2009 - 2016
Attorney, Law Offices of Kevin Koelbel, P.C.
2000 - 2008
Attorney, Counters & Koelbel, PC
1999 - 2000
Associate, The Cure Law Firm
1996 - 2000
Associate, Hobson & Ringler
Associations
2013 - Present
Arizona Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2012 - Present
MedFlight911Executive Board Member
2010 - 2016
State Bar of ArizonaUnauthorized Practice of Law Committe Member
Sample of Legal Cases
McKee v. Peoria Unified Sch. Dist., 236 Ariz. 254, 338 P.3d 994 (App. 2014)
Tuttle v. Varian Medical Sys., Inc., 15 F.Supp.3d 944 (D. Ariz. 2013)
McKee v. Peoria Unified Sch. Dist., 963 F.Supp.2d 911 (D. Ariz. 2013)
Bilyeu v. Morgan Stanley Long Term Disability Plan, 683 F.3d 1083, 1089 (9th Cir. 2012)
participant prevailed on all but the last issue
DeBenedictis v. Hartford Life & Acc. Ins. Co., 701 F. Supp. 2d 1113 (D. Ariz. 2010)
Paczosa v. Cartwright Elem. Sch. Dist., 222 Ariz. 73, 213 P.3d 222 (App. 2009)
Douglas v. Window Rock Consol. Sch. Dist., 221 Ariz. 104, 210 P.3d 1275 (App. 2009)
Prevailed
Ames v. Jefferson Pilot Financial Co., 515 F.Supp.2d 1050 (D. Ariz. 2007)
prevailed
Shoemaker v. Sentry Life Ins. Co., 484 F. Supp. 2d 1057 (D. Ariz. 2007)
prevailed
Feldmeier v. Watson, 201 Ariz. 444 (2005)
prevailed
Pannebecker v. Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, 542 F.3d 1213 (9th Cir. 2008)
Bachelder v. America West Airlines, 259 F.3d 1112 (9th Cir. 2001)
client reinstated with back pay
Johnson v. Tempe Elem. Sch. Dist., 199 Ariz. 567 (App. 2000)
The school district's appeal was dismissed.
Benally v. United States, 216 F.R.D. 478 (D. Ariz. 2003)
Ruling in favor of plaintiff
Agullard v. Principal Life Ins. Co., 685 F. Supp. 2d 947 (D. Ariz. 2010)
Case remanded to state court.
Logan v. Forever Living Prods. Inter’l, Inc., 203 Ariz. 191 (2002)
Judgment for the employee
Morgan v. Admin. Comm. of Wal-Mart Stores, 214 F. Supp. 2d 1047 (D. Ariz. 2002)
Judgment in favor of the employee
Hunt v. Pasternack, 192 F.3d 877 (9th Cir. 1999)
Court of Appeals reversed district court in favor of my client
Education
1995
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
J.D.
1984
State University of New York, College at Oneonta
B.S.
N/A
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Speaking Engagements
2017
Guest Speaker, College of Education
Teachers and the Law
2015
2015 AzELA Convention
Really? Forcing Defendants to Narrow the Issues in Dispute in Pleading Practice
Languages
English
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