also known as Sheston Law Group, PLLC, or "SLG"
I am the founder and lead trial attorney for the Sheston Law Group, PLLC. With over 16 years in private civil practice, I have substantial experience defending medical malpractice and wrongful death claims brought against hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, assisted living centers, urgent care clinics, and physician groups. Additionally, I have experience litigating cases involving employment discrimination, products liability, dram shop liability, commercial litigation, catastrophic injury, and premises liability. My firm regularly represents all types of licensed healthcare providers before their respective state licensing boards.
In addition to practicing in all Arizona and New Mexico state courts, I am also licensed to practice in The United States District Court for the District of Arizona (2009), The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (2018), The United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (2016), and The United States Supreme Court (2017).
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Acquired: 2016
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2009
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14550 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Claims Consultant
Paul does an excellent job with the defense. He is pragmatic and strategic in both his recommendations and his defense of claims. His advice is rock solid, and he is able to boil cases down to the important factors for trial or settlement. His reporting is timely and factual, but also provides inf...
Posted by Peggy | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Executive Director / Manager
I can't thank Paul Sheston and his team enough for providing me the expertise and support during a very difficult experience I had with regards to the NCIA board. Mr. Sheston was very knowledgeable and proactive answered all my concerns and was available and easy to connect with throughout the entir...
Posted by Marsha | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I am the former Executive Director, Administrator of a continuing care retirement community.
I was very grateful for Paul's professionalism, calm demeanor, and knowledge of the industry. He thoroughly guided and kept me informed through each step of the case. Paul was easy to work with and reassuring. I highly recommend Paul Sheston.
Posted by Jyoti | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Won my Case
Paul is great to work with. He is knowledgeable and understands the law and regulations. Once I gave him my case, he took care of everything, and I was able to focus on my work. Paul was very timely, helpful, and professional while handling my case. Any time I spoke with them over the phone, he made ...
Posted by Amy | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best and Most Honest Attorney I have ever worked with!
My vehicle was illegally seized from me by a well-known financial institution. Even though the institution knew they were in the wrong, all they did was return my vehicle after a week of being impounded and said "sorry for the error". This caused me much time and hardship, so on a referral from a fri...
"Mr. Sheston is one of the most compassionate attorneys I have had the privilege of coming across in this profession. He always goes the extra mile for his clients. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their advocate. I highly recommend him."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Dec 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Paul and I have worked with each other as opposing counsel on several matters. He has always been courteous and professional, and always has his clients' best interests in the forefront at all times."
"Paul Sheston is an amazing attorney. He is very dedicated to his clients, he is responsive, hard working, dedicated, knowledgeable and creative. He has an uncanny ability to quickly analyze complex issues. Paul gets great results for his clients and is very well-respected by other lawyers in the community. I strongly recommend Paul."
"Paul has a keen ability to analyze issues and take the offensive in litigation, which is not always the case for defense attorneys. I would feel comfortable referring any case to Paul, or co-counseling with him."
"I have had the privilege of working with Paul on many cases. He is very professional and thorough. But, what is most impressive is Paul's ability to provide clients with quick, cost-effective solutions to their problems. I highly recommend Paul."
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2023
AHCA Executive Leadership Training Program, Arizona Health Care Association
2020
"Rising Star" in Medical Malpractice Defense (2014 - 2020), Southwest Super Lawyers
2017
Trial Lawyer Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2016
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers in Arizona Under 40 (2016-2019), American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Acheived "AV Preeminent" Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021 - Present
Founder / Trial Attorney, Sheston Law Group, PLLC
2012 - 2021
Partner, The Checkett Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA
2023 - Present
Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America (AZ ALFA)Board of Directors Member and Designated Legal Advisor
2021 - Present
Arizona Health Care AssociationBusiness Affiliate Member
2019 - Present
LTC Risk Legal ForumVetted Attorney Member
2018 - Present
Arizona Society For Healthcare Risk Management (AzSHRM)Former Board of Directors
2013 - Present
Sottsdale Bar Association
2012 - Present
Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
2010 - Present
Defense Research Institute
2009 - Present
State Bar of Arizona
2009 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association
2006 - Present
American Bar Association
Unanimous defense verdict on all claims
Defense verdict on all claims - unanimous
Defense verdict on all claims - unanimous
Defense verdict/award on all claims
Relief granted in part
Defense verdict
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
MBA - Master of Business Administration
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BS - Bachelor of Science - Business & Entrepreneurial Studies
2017
Punitive Damages in Arizona: What They Are and How To Protect Your Hospital
2017
Fall Cases - Recent Jury Trial Outcomes in Arizona
2016
Volunteer Judge/Speaker - ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2012
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