Mr Leshner did not just take an interest in my case- he took an interest in me.
This was my first instance where I felt I needed legal representation. I knew my situation was not a typical "slip and fall" case. I felt lost, helpless and simply did not know where to turn or what to do next. Mr Leshner took the time to listen to the specific details of my situation, explained not a course of action- but instead gave me different legal options and described (in understandable detail) the different legal courses and the time, actions and expectations of each option. Mr Leshner took away the apprehension and unknown of my situation and has set me up to get the best results for myself, my health and my future. I cannot recommend Mr Leshner in any more higher praise. His input has changed my legal situation and my life for the better in more ways I can accurately describe in an online review!!
Never needed a Personal Injury Lawyer before; Stephen is a true representative for people who are in real need
When Stephen first met with me I was impressed with his casual and straight forward manner. He gave me a rundown of his qualifications, listened carefully to my situation, added anecdotes to let me know he understood. He asked me a few specific questions and agreed to take my case. I believe he would have honestly told me if I did NOT have a case.
The agreement letter was simple. He gave me a realistic time line on what will happen, when. He did not raise any unrealistic expectations, but his confidence gave me confidence that I made the right choice.
During the process I was guided through what I needed to do by Steve and, probably more importantly, his worthy assistant, Tammy. Tammy was Johnnie-on-the-spot to answer questions and sooth my worries.
I KNOW that if I had tried to represent myself with the involved insurance companies I would not have gotten very far. There's no doubt Steve made a lot of money from my case, but to have someone else go to bat for me with the insurance companies, doctors, and hospitals was well worth it to me. The outcome was most satisfactory and now, nearly a year after my accident, I feel like the case can be closed and I can move on with my life.
Thank you to Steve and Tammy!!
Steve Leshner has been practicing law in Arizona since 1976. He is a charter member of the first group of lawyers in Arizona in 1991 to be certified as a specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. He is a Past President of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, included in "Best Lawyers in America", named an Arizona "Super Lawyer", a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is a co-author of the Negligence chapter in the "Arizona Tort Law Handbook" published in 2012 by the State Bar of Arizona, and is a frequent seminar speaker on various personal injury topics for local and national organizations.
Steve limits his practice to plaintiff's accident, personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability cases. He has represented thousands of Arizonans who have been harmed by the intentional, careless and negligent conduct of others, and has collected millions of dollars for individuals from major corporations, large insurance companies, the health care industry and the government. In the largest settlement in Arizona history, Steve was one of only two Arizona lawyers designated by the State of Arizona as its outside counsel in the Master Settlement Agreement in its three billion dollar settlement with leading U.S. tobacco companies. Steve was a member of the Plaintiffs Steering Committee (PSC) in the Zicam Products Liability Litigation, and was elected Lead Counsel in the concurrent Zicam Arizona state court litigation, and is currently handling defective product/mass tort cases involving Zantac, talcum powder, hernia mesh and hip replacement implants.. If you need help with any type of car,truck or motorcycle accident, personal injury, alcohol liability, sexual assault, medical malpractice, birth injury, pharmacy malpractice, surgical mistake, or product liability case, please call us.
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| Consulted Attorney
Mr Leshner did not just take an interest in my case- he took an interest in me.
This was my first instance where I felt I needed legal representation. I knew my situation was not a typical "slip and fall" case. I felt lost, helpless and simply did not know where to turn or what to do next. Mr Leshner took the time to listen to the specific details of my situation, explained not a course of action- but instead gave me different legal options and described (in understandable detail) the different legal courses and the time, actions and expectations of each option. Mr Leshner took away the apprehension and unknown of my situation and has set me up to get the best results for myself, my health and my future. I cannot recommend Mr Leshner in any more higher praise. His input has changed my legal situation and my life for the better in more ways I can accurately describe in an online review!!
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Posted by Dan W | November 2, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Never needed a Personal Injury Lawyer before; Stephen is a true representative for people who are in real need
When Stephen first met with me I was impressed with his casual and straight forward manner. He gave me a rundown of his qualifications, listened carefully to my situation, added anecdotes to let me know he understood. He asked me a few specific questions and agreed to take my case. I believe he would have honestly told me if I did NOT have a case.
The agreement letter was simple. He gave me a realistic time line on what will happen, when. He did not raise any unrealistic expectations, but his confidence gave me confidence that I made the right choice.
During the process I was guided through what I needed to do by Steve and, probably more importantly, his worthy assistant, Tammy. Tammy was Johnnie-on-the-spot to answer questions and sooth my worries.
I KNOW that if I had tried to represent myself with the involved insurance companies I would not have gotten very far. There's no doubt Steve made a lot of money from my case, but to have someone else go to bat for me with the insurance companies, doctors, and hospitals was well worth it to me. The outcome was most satisfactory and now, nearly a year after my accident, I feel like the case can be closed and I can move on with my life.
Thank you to Steve and Tammy!!
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Posted by Elijah | February 27, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Incredible experience during a difficult time
Steve and his paralegal were absolutely wonderful! Steve and his staff were caring, courteous and knowledgeable as we made our way through one of the most difficult times we have endured as a family. Steve was conscientious and supportive. His clear expertise in his field allowed us to focus on healing while as we were able to leave the burden of everything else in his hands . I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal counsel.
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Posted by George | November 13, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Personal Injury
I've worked with many lawyers over the years in all aspects of business, however never in a personal injury case. Stephen and his staff helped my family, especially my Sister who lives 2000 miles from me who was injured. He and his team made the entire process seamless and professional while taking good care of my Sister for me and my Mother. She was awarded a settlement that is just and will help my Sister hopefully live a very comfortable future, although she is disabled. My Family and I highly recommend Stephen should you need his service. You will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Gary | April 26, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Recommendation from a retired lawyer
I am a retired lawyer. I tried many cases in several states and in the federal system and taught CLE courses. When my wife and moved to AZ, we had no lawyer contacts. We were both injured in a car crash. I researched, interviewed and then retained Steve. He did an exceptional job and kept us fully advised throughout the case. Years later, I was hit again and retained Steve a second time which ought to say everything about my confidence in his and his team's ability.
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Posted by john | March 22, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Used twice, great outcome on both occasions
Our family has used Mr. Leshner on two occasions with better than expected results in both personal injury cases. Great with our kid, who was the harmed party, and kept us up to date and informed re the progress and what we needed to do, when and why. Forthright when needed, great at laying out what's important to focus on now. Great referral to a specialist re interesting aspects of the settlement/trust and a degree of care and attention throughout both matters that our family appreciated.
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Posted by Kerry A | April 12, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
I did my research and am so grateful that I selected Stephen Leshner
For the first time in my life, I was in need of a personal injury attorney. I wanted someone with impeccable ethics. I wanted someone who would be honest and straight forward with me and I wanted the truth about my case. And I have received all of that with Steve. Not every injury case can be successfully litigated, and though that is painful to hear, you need to hear the truth to set your expectations. You don't want someone without ethics to tell you what you want to hear. With Steve you will get honesty, ethics, incredible experience and a hard working savvy lawyer - what else could you ask for?
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Posted by Scott | November 18, 2016
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| Consulted Attorney
Very happy client
Steve Leshner and team were an integral part of my legal malpractice case. All my questions were responded to quickly. Because of the professional and effective communication from him and his team with all involved parties, an agreement was reached promptly. The results were more than my wife and I could have hoped for.
Posted by Jeffrey | April 4, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and thorough.
He was referred to me by another experienced Phoenix attorney for a rather straightforward matter. My case turned out to be much more work than any of us had anticipated but Mr. Leshner and his staff saw it all the way through and made made brilliant decisions throughout. Everything they do is well thought out. Their work product is timely and professional. I would have been impressed regardless of the result of my case but I won so I am ecstatic!
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Posted by Tom | May 7, 2015
professional excellence
Professional, knowledgeable, and caring are just some of things I can say about Steve and his law practice. He has your interest as his primary concern and makes the legal process easy for the ones not in the profession, like me. I highly recommend Steve and his practice for your legal needs.
Posted by Neal | September 30, 2014
Excellent lawyer!
Steve Leshner is, without a doubt, a very skilled, thoughtful and utmost professional litigator. He provided clear and concise legal advice during a very daunting experience for me and my family. From the very first consultation, Steve expressed a true interest in our personal tragedy and gave us an honest initial assessment. He promised only to make further inquiries to seek the complete truth and develop a case, if feasible. He never made any grand promises or guaranteed immediate results. That spoke volumes to me in regards to Steve’s personal character, judgment and integrity. I knew then that Steve was the lawyer my family needed; a professional with a realistic point of view that would be honest with my family at a very sensitive time.
Steve and his assistant Tammy went on from that point to handle every aspect of the case and reduced, as much as possible, any further impact on our family. Every estimate and prediction Steve sent to visually relate our case’s progress was correct. It left me rarely ever having any questions and if I had one he was a simple phone call away. Steve has more than 30 years of experience and is a top lawyer in Arizona for a reason. If you hire Steve and he takes your case you are in excellent hands. Let him handle the case, trust his advisement and he will achieve the best outcome for your family as he did for mine.
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Posted by Stephanie | September 11, 2014
Exceptional Attorney
Steve Leshner is a skilled and extraordinary lawyer! He is extremely intelligent, articulate, and professional. He was clear and concise in his communications. He was responsive and precise in his advice. He fought for us and provided a better result than expected. I have the utmost confidence and respect for him as an attorney and as a gentleman. I was most impressed by his character and integrity, as well as his thoughtful, caring, and kind personality toward my husband and me during a very difficult time in our lives. He is truly a brilliant personal injury attorney!
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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2013
Vaccine Personal Injury Claim
After having a severe reaction to a vaccination, I didn't know what to do next. Mr. Stephen Leshner knew exactly what the next steps would need to be. His knowledge and expertise in this area are second to none. He kept me well informed throughout the entire process. Steve and his assistant Tammy were available at all times to provide me with progress on my case.
Vaccine personal injury claims are thankless cases financially to an attorney, but Steve worked tenaciously on my case, pushing uphill through the process until he reached an outcome that greatly exceeded my initial expectations. I would recommend Steve and his team to anyone without reservation.
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Posted by Thomas | August 15, 2012
A brilliant attorney with unsurpassed dedication to his clients.
There are those of you, who like me, will use any and all resources possible to research a product or service prior to making a significant investment. I have spent weeks combing through reviews, tests results, consumer reports, and professional journals prior to making a purchase or choosing a service provider in an effort to always receive the best value for my dollar and the highest quality service or product. This is a fairly straight forward process when buying a new vehicle or finding the most reputable air conditioning repair service, but can be a rather daunting process when you are trying to find the best pediatrician or trial attorney. To achieve the best results in this area you can't simply click a link on "Angie's List," trust a television commercial, or randomly pick one of the thousands of providers from the phone book or Internet; you have to do your homework.
You have to talk to other individuals within the profession. You have to look at the ratings from their peers. You have to seek out prior clients. You have to read journals, research awards, find out who other doctors or lawyers would use if they needed assistance in a situation similar to yours. This is what I did and this is how I found Steve Leshner.
From my initial consultation, I knew I had made the right decision. Steve has more than thirty years of experience, has been ranked as one of the top lawyers America, is a leader within his profession, and still answers your call every time you need him. It is almost impossible to find someone listed in "Who's who in America," Who's who in American Law," and who literally holds the title of "Arizona Super Lawyer" so dedicated to their client that they give you their cell phone number, "just in case." Steve and his assistant Tammy handled every aspect of my case with compassion, care, and concern and were always available when my family needed them.
This extraordinary level of customer service was simply the incredible "icing" on what was an even more impressive serving of "cake." I was searching for a brilliant attorney and that was exactly what I found with Steve. As you are describing your situation, you can almost see the wheels turning in his head, conceiving a strategy for your case. He is direct, confident, and almost clairvoyant in his analysis of the situation and what the potential outcome may be. During every facet of my case, his estimates of timelines and what my experience would be were spot on with what transpired and I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable or gifted advocate to help my family traverse that difficult path. It was truly an honor to watch this man work and I can tell you from first hand experience that all of the accolades he has received are richly deserved.
Please feel free to conduct your own research but make sure you invest the time and effort requisite for a decision of this magnitude. If you do, I know you will reach the same decision that I did, and you will be as thankful as I am that you met and worked with Steve Leshner.
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Posted by Angela Stuebe R.N., BSN, CNRN | March 10, 2011
Tour De Tucson
After my husband was critically injured in a bicycle accident I knew I had to
look for legal counsel. After speaking with others and getting multiple
opinions, I finally came across Stephen Leshner. I found Steve very easy to talk
to and I felt confident in his answers to my endless questions. I knew after
our first meeting that Steve would be the best lawyer to handle the situation. I
truly believe that Steve was working on a plan even before all the paperwork was
completed. Steve allowed me the time to take care of my husband when my husband
needed me the most. Steve is very knowledgeable and confident and was able to
assist our family in every aspect during this very difficult time. I truly feel
that there is no limit to the care and compassion that Steve will provide for
his clients. Steve took the time to answer all of my questions no matter what
time of the day or night including weekends. During the course of the trial
Steve did not disappoint. He did indeed take care of everything, as promised,
and what he did not take care of Tammy did. Steve and Tammy both treated us as
family. Now that our case has settled, Steve and Tammy will always hold a
special place in our hearts and always be considered part of our family. I
would not even think twice about consulting Steve if an issue ever presented
itself again.
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Posted by Sanjay | July 13, 2010
Personal Injury Claim
Mr. Stephen Leshner exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism. He demonstrated utmost integrity and ethics while he handled our case. He is human in his approach, kind, considerate and compassionate. He handles his client's case with extreme dedication. It seems to me that he never sleeps. He is relentless in his pursuit to seek justice for his clients and treats them as his own family. His assistant Tammy is kind, considerate and equally dedicated professional. I would strongly encourage individuals to consult Steve "first" before they talk to anyone else. He will be sure to offer them proper guidance.
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Posted by Shannon | December 23, 2009
Outstanding on every level!
Stephen Leshner helped us when my husband was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. I contacted Stephen the day after the accident and he came to the hospital that day to meet with us and begin working our case. He took all the stress and burden of dealing with Hospitals and Insurance companies and allowed us to focus on my husbands recovery.
He is very honest and has a real warm heart. We put our complete trust in him and he took care of everything beyond what we expected!
Great lawyer!! I would highly recommend!!
In the very unfortunate case that we need a personal injury lawyer again... He's our man! :)
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Posted by Scot | December 17, 2009
Uninsured motorist claim
Mr. Leshner is top notch. He took my case when no one else would. He promised nothing and delivered a Grand Slam. He is patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Great thanks to he and Tammy for all their hard work!
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2009
Fantastic
I had a motorcycle accident...Went to Stephen I Leshner and he took care of everything....I feel he really worked hard and got me the most for my accident... His Secretary was also very good at keeping me up to date with everything going on and made sure I was always alright ..I would gladly recommend him to anyone in need of a Personal Injury Attorney...
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Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2008
The best in the business
I highly recommend Mr. Leshner for his professional and truly caring attitude. I was injured by a measles,mumps & rubella vaccine at 45 years of age. I developed acute reactive arthritis in all of my joints with neuropathy in my fingers & toes. No one else seemed to know how to help me with this situation but Mr. Leshner guided me through the process and to a settlement with the vaccine injury board. I couldn't have done this without his help. Thank you Mr. Leshner so much and God Bless you.
Sincerely, Brenda Nosek
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Personal injury Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Stephen Leshner on several personal injury cases involving minors and adults with disabilities. Ms. Leshner is a highly skilled personal injury attorney, who looks out for his client's best interests. I never hesitate to refer a matter to Mr. Leshner."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked on many matters successfully with Steve over the years. He is an exceptional lawyer-talented, honest, and driven to get the best results for his clients."
Litigation Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Our firm sought Steve's expertise in a complex pharmaceutical case that was filed in Phoenix. Within a few months of working with Steve, an MDL was formed and Steve's hard work on the PSC helped win a very favorable result for our clients. I would definitely recommend Steve and would certainly work with him in the future."
Defective and dangerous products Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"My firm contacted Steve Leshner to work with us on a pharmaceutical case in Arizona. We sought him out specifically because of his expertise and successful results for his clients. His addition to our team helped secure a successful result, and I would definitely recommend him for any personal injury or defective product case."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Few attorneys measure up to Steve. Not only is he smart and dedicated, he really cares about his clients. Many people are motivated by money, and while Steve never leaves anything on the table. he's motivated by doing the right thing. It's something I respect and admire, and the reason I enthusiastically recommend Steve."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I recently worked with Steve on a complex injury case involving numerous injured parties, numerous defendants, some catastrophic injuries and some very "thorny" liability issues. During all phases of the proceedings Steve acted as the lead plaintiffs' lawyer and demonstrated professionalism and keen judgment every step of the way. I give Steve my highest recommendation."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steve Leshner is a very competent attorney with a great deal of trial experience. He can handle the gamut of simple matters through complex litigation."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Steve for more than 20 years, and have been referring clients to him for more than 15 years. Steve is an excellent lawyer who has always demonstrated the highetst professional qualities."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Steve Leshner is a highly experienced personal injury trial attorney, and an outstanding advocate for his clients. Steve is extremely effective in obtaining excellent results, he is highly respected by other attorneys, and very well liked by his clients."