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Michael York is a founding member of the Wattel & York personal injury law firm located in Arizona. Mr. York obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Arizona State University in 1989, and later earned his Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1992. Mr. York served as a law clerk in the personal injury field from 1989 to 1992, and began actively practicing law in that area when he became licensed in 1993.
Mr. York is a Phoenix injury attorney that has represented thousands of clients in personal injury, property damage, and insurance coverage matters since 1993. Mr. York has been particularly instrumental in molding Arizona law regarding insurance coverage, as well as claims for diminished value and property damage. He has successfully handled personal injury and property damage claims during the pre-litigation phase of the claims process, and has arbitrated and tried those cases since 1993. Mr. York has also briefed and argued several cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, including but not limited to published opinions in USAA v. DeValencia, Country Mutual Insurance v. Fonk, Yollin v. City of Glendale, and Oliver v. Henry. Mr. York has devoted his entire career to the practice of personal injury, property damage, and insurance coverage law.
Mr. York is licensed to practice law in all Courts of the State of Arizona, as well as the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. York is also a member of the Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.
Wattel & York personal injury lawyers and accident attorneys have extensive combined successful experience handling all different types of practice areas, including but not limited too: Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, product liability, premises liability, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, swimming pool accidents, bus accidents, boating accidents, nursing home abuse, elder abuse, wrongful death, truck accidents, construction accidents, workplace accidents, and many more. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of being involved in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, contact Michael York for a free legal consultation with an experienced and successful Arizona personal injury attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Thank you Ms. Pilar Thompson and Wattel & York for your professionalism and your assistance with my accident and personal injury claim.
Posted by Caleb | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another vehicle that ran a stop sign. I was hurt badly. The company that was insuring the vehicle I was in was giving me the run around, while the insurance company of the at fault driver was completely ignoring me. I needed help fast. A friend of min...
Posted by Tommy | August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015 (Wednesday); 2:30 p.m. EDT Sierra Vista, Arizona Thankfully, I've led a benign life. I learned when I was very young from my wise parents that life by itself is difficult enough without negatively encountering the law. I went to college with those who became attorneys, and have k...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015
I had a significant problem with a large auto insurance company in paying labor rates at a recommended auto body shop. After 9 months of squabbling including a demand letter from an attorney, I was referred to Mr. York. Mr. York took the case and was able to work with the insurance company in an ef...
Posted by Anthony | August 9, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. York took the time to actually explain any potential issues I may have with my case. I met with several other lawyers, but was told just what the attorney thought I wanted to hear. I appreciate Mr. York's honesty and integrity, definitely not what I expected.
"Michael York is an exceptional attorney who has a proven track record of success. He gets great outcomes for his clients, but more than that, he communicates with each client so that they are involved and they understand what is happening with their case. As a lawyer practicing in another area of law, I have begun referring my clients to Mr. York’s law firm when they have personal injury issues because I know and trust the lawyers there. I highly recommend Michael York and his law firm to anyone who is in need of a zealous advocate to protect their interests."
"Professionalism and competence at the highest levels. I am now a competitor of Mr. York's and still am taking the time to write this endorsement."
"Mike York is a dedicated and knowledgeable personal injury attorney. He tirelessly fights for his client's rights on all issues. His professionalism has earned him the respect of other plaintiff's counsel as well opposing counsel. Mike York is a great teacher, mentor and friend and my career would not be where it is today without his guidance."
"Michael York is one of the most knowledgeable and intelligent attorneys in the area of Arizona personal injury law."
"Michael York is a premier personal injury attorney. He does a great job of treating his clients like real people, and maximizing their financial recoveries."
"I endorse this lawyer. He truly cares about his clients, He works very hard and he is extremely capable, knowledgeable and effective as a trial lawyer."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BBB Accreditation A+, BBB
1992
Honors, Arizona State University
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Wattel & York
1900 - Present
Founding Attorney, Wattel & York
1998 - 2004
Attorney, Cluff & Associates
1993 - 1998
Attorney, Ostreicher & Vatz
2012 - Present
Arizona Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney
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JD - Juris Doctor
1989
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1989
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19 Aug 2015