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  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Licensed for 43 years
Charles J. Surrano
Charles J. Surrano
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Charles J. Surrano, III Attorney

7114 E Stetson Dr Ste 300
Scottsdale, AZ, 85251-3251

Website
http://www.surranoinsurancebadfaith.com/ 

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      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      AZActive 198305/22/2022
      NYDelinquent197902/25/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
      Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2015
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2010
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      FounderSurrano Law Offices1988 - Present
      Special Assistant Attorney GeneralMaricopa County Attorney's Office1989 - 1990
      Assistant Public DefenderGreene County Public Defender's Office1979 - 1981
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Surrano Law OfficesExamples of Bad Faith – Geico Insurance2015
      Surrano Law OfficesExamples of Bad Faith – State Farm Insurance2015
      Surrano Law OfficesExamples of Bad Faith – Farmers Insurance2015
      Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationThe Face of Modern Disability Insurance Bad Faith2015
      VariousVarious Bad Faith Insurance IssuesN/A
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Albany Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1978
      State University of New York, Albany1975
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      2015 Insurance Law InstituteBad Faith Panel2015
      Annual Symposium on Insurance Law and Bad FaithInsurance and Bad Faith2014
      Good Hands, Good Neighbors and Bad FaithLong Term Disability Bad Faith2013
      14th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Bad Faith & Punitive DamagesBad Faith2007
      2004 ATLA Annual ConventionHow Not to Ruin a Bad Faith Case2004
      The Ninth National Advanced Forum on Litigating Bad Faith and Punitive DamagesExpert Witnesses in Bad Faith2003
      Disability Insurance Claims in ArizonaDisability Insurance2003
      2003 ATLA Winter ConferenceStrategies for Obtaining Punitive Damages2003
      The Eighth National Advanced Forum on Litigating Bad Faith and Punitive DamagesThe Continuously Evolving Punitive Damages Formula: What Gore and Cooper Mean Now2002
      The 5th Annual Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance ClaimsBad Faith Punitive Damages in Disability Claims2002
      Disability Insurance Claims and Bad Faith in ColoradoDisability Income Claims and Bad Faith2002
      Mealey's Bad Faith ConferenceTrial Tutorial in Bad Faith Cases2001
      Bad Faith and Punitive DamagesBad Faith and Punitive Damages2001
      2001 ATLA Annual Convention in MontrealBad Faith Litigation Group2001
      Sixth National Conference Bad Faith and Punitive DamagesBad Faith and Punitive Damages2000
      Learn at LunchBuilding and Winning Bad Faith Cases2000
      Strategies for Success in Litigating Disability Insurance ClaimsBad Faith Disability Claims1999
      Defendants' and Plaintiffs' Perspectives Analyzed at Fourth Annual Advanced ALI-ABA Conference on Life Insurance LitigationLife Insurance Litigation1999

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      OUTSTANDING

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      The Best

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      Professionalism at its Finesst

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      Horrible Experience

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      Charles J. Surrano's response: It is true I fired Russell and his wife as clients. I have rarely had to do so, but reserve the right to determine whom I will ultimately represent, especially in court. This matter never got that far. I was approached to take on their case in March. After several calls from his wife, where I spoke to her personally, I agreed in April to proceed. In that same month I was diagnosed with a serious back condition which would require extensive surgery. Not long after I went out for surgery and was on extended medical leave. While on leave, Russell had his wife call my office numerous times(he never called). My staff spoke with her each time and advised her of my circumstances. My staff advised me she seemed impatient at the prospect of delay in their case and began making demands. Consequently, I elected to free Russell and his wife from our contract so they might find other counsel. Although I spent hours meeting with them and reviewing their materials and researching their possible claims they were not charged anything. They have plenty of time to find other counsel and file their case. The inconvenience of their perceived delay caused them or their case no harm. Finally, the operation was a success and I am back at work full time working for my other clients, none of whom made complaints or statements such as Russell has made here. Indeed, clients and counsel alike were understanding and supportive during my medical hiatus. In all, it appears my decision to terminate my relationship with Russell and his wife was better for both of us.

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      Lawyer Thomas L Hudson

      Thomas Hudson, Insurance Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with Charlie Surrano on several matters, and he fights hard to get his clients excellent results. He has a great courtroom presence, and he also knows how to develop the trial court record in the event an appeal becomes necessary.

      Lawyer Calvin C Thur

      Calvin Thur, Insurance Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Charlie Surrano is known in the legal community as a leader in the field of insurance bad faith. He is an attorney with integrity and dedication and I am pleased to endorse him.

      Lawyer Thomas L Hudson

      Thomas Hudson, Insurance Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with Charlie Surrano on several matters, and he fights hard to get his clients excellent results. He has a great courtroom presence, and he also knows how to develop the trial court record in the event an appeal becomes necessary.

      Lawyer Calvin C Thur

      Calvin Thur, Insurance Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Charlie Surrano is known in the legal community as a leader in the field of insurance bad faith. He is an attorney with integrity and dedication and I am pleased to endorse him.

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      Arthur Lloyd, Insurance Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. He knows insurance law very well and is especially good atinsurance bad faith

      Lawyer Jeffrey T Pyburn

      Jeffrey Pyburn, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Terrific trial lawyer. Expertise in bad faith litigation. Smart, creative and extremely effective.

      Lawyer Evan S Goldstein

      Evan Goldstein, Insurance Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Mr Surrano is an excellent lawyer.. I would highly recommend him to others including a member of my family if need be

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