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Steven Eric Weinberger

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  • Tempe, AZ
  • Licensed for 33 years
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Steve Weinberger is licensed to practice law in California and Arizona and has used his skill and expertise to litigate cases around the nation. As a catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation attorney, he has accumulated more than three decades of experience in such cases and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale, and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for Arizona. He has decades of practice in the field of product liability, where he has represented consumers and manufacturers. For over 30 years, Steve has litigated injuries and deaths caused by products including Class 8 tractors and related accidents, aircraft, automobiles and related component parts, trailer hitches, tires, electric and gas heaters, firearms, ammunition, and holsters, gas and fluid valves, medical implants and devices, and many others. As an Arizona trial attorney, Steve has litigated crashworthiness and tire defect cases against manufacturers including GM, Mazda, Nissan, Ford, Jeep (FCI), Cooper, Michelin, Goodyear, BF Goodrich, Firestone, and many others. Steve along with his partner, Michael, have helped their clients obtain verdicts and settlements over the years obtain over $100,000,000. Steve has been mentored by some of the top trial attorneys in the country such as Mike Piuze, Leo Beus, and Ned Good. Steve is currently involved in various class action lawsuits around the nation, including a lawsuit for wages and hours that is pending class certification and settlement approval in Los Angeles, and multiple "Round Up" cases in several states. Steve and his partner, Michael Medina, are based in Tempe, AA and litigate defective tire and automobile crashworthiness cases in Arizona, California, Colorado, and nationwide.

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Practice areas

OtherSpinal cord injuryTrucking accidentWrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 45%

    The main focus of our practice is catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, caused by a myriad of mechanisms including dangerous products, vehicle crashes, tire and vehicle defects that cause crashes, and tire and vehicle crashworthiness.

    36 years

  2. Wrongful death: 45%

    The death of a loved on caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of an individual or entity.

    36 years

  3. Trucking accident: 2%

    Generally this refers to crashes (we don't call them "accidents" caused by Class 8 trucks, like those manufactured by Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, etc.

    36 years

  4. Spinal cord injury: 2%

    Spinal cord injuries are usually those resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia, or related neurologic disorders.

  1. Motorcycle accident: 2%

    Accidents that have been caused by or otherwise involving a motorcycle.

  2. Brain injury: 2%

    Neurologic injuries involving the brain, traumatic brain injuries, often with objective signs of the injury such as a hematoma, with or without surgical intervention.

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 2%

    Including mass torts like the glyphosate compound Round Up, made by Monsanto, and prescription drugs like Risperidone (Risperdal).

    36 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

40 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 425
Tempe, AZ, 85281

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    AZActive 199309/05/2021
    CAActive198711/08/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
    Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2016
    Appointee to Business Court Advisory CommitteeSupreme Court of Arizona2015
    ALM Top Rated Lawyer in Mass TortsMartindale-Hubbell2013
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    American Jurisprudence AwardThomson West Publishing1986
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    MemberWeinberger & Medina, PLLC2017 - Present
    PartnerDavis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC2017 - Present
    Senior Trial Attorney and Arizona Managing AttorneyLayfield & Barrett, APC2015 - 2017
    Senior Trial AttorneyLaw Offices of Kathryn Leonard2013 - 2015
    General Counsel/Director of South American OperationsWisdom Natural Brands2007 - 2013
    Senior Trial AttorneyBeus Gilbert, PLLC2004 - 2007
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Association for JusticeMember2015 - Present
    Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2015 - Present
    Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember2015 - Present
    Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember2015 - Present
    State Bar of ArizonaMember1993 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Business Court Advisory Committee - Arizona Supreme CourtReport to the Arizona Judicial Council2015
    Record ReporterGeneral Counsel Profile - Steven Weinberger2014
    Arbitration of a Products CaseArbitration of a Products Case: A Waste of Time or a Need for Legislative Action1992
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Western State UnivJD - Juris Doctor1987
    California St Univ FullertonBA - Bachelor of Arts1983
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Professional Responsibility and the In-House Lawyer: When Ethics Confront the Person who Signs Your Paycheck, Faculty MemberAttorney Ethics2014
    Leadership Conference on Social Media - Chicago, ILSocial Media in the Workplace2009
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Confidential - Accounting MalpracticeSettled for 7-figures
    Maxwell v. Fire Ins. Exchange (1998) 60 CA 4th 1448
    insurance bad faith$3,000,000
    Insurance Bad Faith3000000

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    FASTEST/BEST-EST MAN AROUND

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    We liked this man right off! His demeanor. My husband and myself were in an area we were/are ignorant about but we felt the weight come off our shoulders after meeting Steven Weinberger and his partner. We feel so fortunate that they were referred to us and that Steven was the man that would take our case. He was on top of it from the beginning and before 24 hours was up he had the situation sorted out and in order. The time needed to close the deal was dependent upon the snail-mail system. Certain original legal papers were needed. Any waiting was from that and even with that it was handled with us being informed about what was. He talked to lawyers and insurance companies to see what really was happening and what was next. Steve always returned phone calls even when he was on vacation. He dug into the situation quickly and discovered more in our favor than we ever thought possible. He made a bad situation feel better and took care of us. We can't say enough about how happy we are that Steven was introduced into our lives. He's no stuffed shirt either, just one heck of a great guy/lawyer.
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    Steve is exactly the type of person you want working on your case, he is professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly interested in you and your situation. He was willing to meet with me on short notice and helped me through a difficult and very stressful situation. After taking his advice I feel more than relieved and am now able to move forward with my life. Thank you Steve.
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    5.0 stars

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    Steve reversed an initial claim from my insurance company where they denied my water damage claim. he was very implicit that when i reached out to him that i give him specifics to my case. He reviewed them and again asked many questions to get clarification from me..he did not want innuendos or vague input Once i completed my summary he professionally discussed each point with me so he was clear as to what actually happened. He then constructed a lefter outlining my facts and timelines. He sent the letter to State farm and initiated verbal communication with their claim department. At all intervals he kept me informed of the discussions and counseled me as to my needed steps. It was about 4 days after Steves intervention and communication with my state farm agent etc that the corporeal office reversed their initial decision. His thoroughness and follow ups were impeccable. His accessibility was amazing..very prompt and professional
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    Personal Injury, Business Contracts, Fraudulent Conduct Corporate Case

    5.0 stars

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    Dear Sir or Madam, I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Steven Weinberger for 21 years. His Los Angeles Firm first represented me in a wrongful death suit. I had been involved in an automobile accident, while six months pregnant, in which my husband was killed. This case was settled a few days into week one, of a 6 week jury trial. Mr. Weinberger has also helped me through the years constructing business contracts for real estate development partnerships and transactions. Presently, Mr. Weinberger is our referring attorney to a Los Angeles Firm and continues to oversee our Fraudulent Conduct Corporate Case against Wells Fargo. Through the years my business relationship with Mr. Weinberger easily segued into a personal friendship. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the law, he garners a tenacious warrior spirit. However, in addition, he has a soft underbelly that truly cares for his clients, which is not commonly heard of in correlation with the title of, "Attorney". This combination of attributes makes Mr. Steven Weinberger a brilliant choice as your representing attorney. My husband, Dr. Gary Rettig and I discuss a matter frequently, in that it is common for Doctors, Attorneys, Real Estate Agents, etc.. to use the excuse for lack of communication, "Well, I have several clients, patients, etc...", However, to that "ONE client, patient, etc...", those Representatives hold the key to the most pertinent information that affects the major course of your life moving forward. I feel that Mr. Weinberger understands this notion and is dedicated to stellar communication with his clients. In conclusion: It is an honor to write a recommendation for Mr. Steven Weinberger not only as my attorney but also as my friend. Best! Mrs. Shawn Hawthorne Rettig
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    Lawyer Gregory Allen Stuck II

    Gregory Stuck, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 26, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jonathan Teller

    Jonathan Teller, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

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    Lawyer Gregory Allen Stuck II

    Gregory Stuck, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 26, 2017
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    Lawyer Jonathan Teller

    Jonathan Teller, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
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    Lawyer Nicholas C Gullette

    Nicholas Gullette, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 13, 2016
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    Lawyer Terry Robert Bailey

    Terry Bailey, Class action Attorney on Jun 9, 2016
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    Frank Ozello, Class action Attorney on Jun 7, 2016
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    Lawyer Te'Aira Lashay Law

    Te'Aira Law, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jun 2, 2016
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    Michael Medina, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Aaron Lavine

    Aaron Lavine, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Gilbert Perez

    Gilbert Perez, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
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    Lawyer Mark Bloom

    Mark Bloom, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Gregory Paul Peacock

    Gregory Peacock, Personal injury Attorney on May 31, 2016
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    Jonathan Henry, Medical malpractice Attorney on May 22, 2016
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    Kyle Benkie, Personal injury Attorney on May 5, 2016
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    Lawyer Courtney Frances Writer

    Courtney Writer, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on May 4, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Nicholas G Smith

    Nicholas Smith, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jonathan A. Arjonilla

    Jonathan Arjonilla, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 14, 2016
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    Andrew Myers, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kevin Breger

    Kevin Breger, Litigation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Steven is an excellent attorney that gets results for his clients.

    Lawyer Aaron Crane

    Aaron Crane, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent advocate for his clients and looks out for their best interests. Steve is an excellent litigator and will go the distance if need be.

    Lawyer Brandon Lane Wyman

    Brandon Wyman, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 9, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

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