Richard Cruz - Lawyer in Chandler, AZ

Richard Albert Cruz

Business Attorney at Chandler, AZ

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Richard Cruz, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, earned a B.A. degree with honors in 1995 from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Cruz earned his J.D. from the Arizona State University School of Law. His law education included trips abroad to Cambridge, England and Geneva, Switzerland. During the pursuit of his educational credentials, Mr. Cruz worked as a clerk for the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, which set the foundation for his valuable trial skills.

In 2003, Mr. Cruz obtained his J.D. from the Arizona State University School of Law. Mr. Cruz continued to enhance his trial skills by successfully completing the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy program offered by The State Bar of Arizona. With over nine years of legal experience, and admittance to the Arizona Supreme Court, the United States District Court, District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit in 2004, Mr. Cruz demonstrates the same knowledge and analytical skills usually witnessed from attorneys with longer tenures.

Licensed for 18 years

State AZ

Status Active

Acquired 2004

Updated 12/21/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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National Health Finance

1347 N. Alma School Road

Suite 150

Chandler, AZ, 85224

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

COO and General Counsel
National Health Finance DM, LLC and Affiliate Companies
2016 - Present

Education

Arizona College of Trial Advocacy
2008

Arizona State University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003

University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995

Legal Cases

Motorcycle Rear-end Collision
$265,000.00

Head-On Auto Collision
$250,000.00

Martinez v. Lemons, et al.
Awarded Plaintiff $70,000

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Associations

Volunteer Lawyers Program
Attorney
2010 - Present

MMA - American Motorcyclist Association
Member
2009 - Present

ABATE of Arizona
Member
2007 - Present

American Motorcyclist Association
Member
2007 - Present

State Bar of Arizona
Member
2004 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
2004 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2004 - Present

Federal Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
Member
2004 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Member
2004 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Achievements in Advancing the Culture
Latino's American Who's Who
2015

Top Attorney - Southwest Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2014

Top Attorney - Southwest Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2013

Top Attorney - Southwest Rising Stars
Super Lawyers Magazine
2012

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Publications

Arizona Attorney
Important Trial in Arizona: Richard A. Cruz, Esq.
2012

Martindale-Hubbell publication
Lawyer Profile:Client Review 5/5
2012

Biker Information Guide Newsletter
UM/UIM: Are You Protected?
2009

Speaking Engagements

2010 Trial Advocacy Competition
Volunteer Presiding Judge
2010

MMA Members Meeting
Un/Underinsurance Coverage
2009

ABATE Chapter Meeting
Protection of Injury Claims
2009

HOG-Foothills Chapter
UM/UIM Insurance Coverage
2008

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Attorney endorsements

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Marc Victor

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"In my 21 years of practice, I have come across many lawyers. It took me that long to find Richard Cruz. He sincerely cares about his clients and people generally. He is a hardworking brilliant lawyer who fights hard to get justice for his clients. I'm a huge fan!"

Kevin Neal

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is an excellent lawyer who puts his clients interests first."

Kyle Hallstrom

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Co-worker

"Richard is a skilled, sharp attorney with a great feel for resolving cases and helping his clients. He picks the right legal tool for the job just about every time."

Xavier Carpio

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend Mr. Cruz. Mr. Cruz is an excellent litigator and advocates for his clients very effectively."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly recommended."

Steven Schwartz

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Cruz has contributed greatly to the Avvo community with insightful answers to oftentimes difficult questions. He is a rising star in the Tempe, AZ area and I highly recommend his legal services."

Olivier Beabeau

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is a skilled practicioner with great integrity. He is a strong and dedicated advocate for his clients and I recommend him highly to those in need of legal counsel in connection with personal injury."

Bryan Gottfredson

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard served as co-counsel in one of our litigation matters and did an exceptional job handling all of the personal injury-related issues. He is a top-notch professional and I certainly recommend him."

Keith Galbut

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Richard Cruz for many years and I have always been impressed with his professionalism and commitment to his clients. I continue to rely on Richard both as a trusted referral for my clients. I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone interested in receiving his valuable legal counsel in the area of personal injury."

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Kevin Neal

Personal injury

Marc Victor

Criminal defense

Kyle Hallstrom

Litigation