Attorney Youtsey is widely recognized as an outstanding workers compensation lawyer at her firm, Law Offices of Janell Youtsey PLLC. She also handles Social Security Disability cases and appellate work at the firm. Janell Youtsey earned her J.D. from Phoenix School of Law in 2009 while graduating Cum Laude. She passed the Arizona Bar in 2009, but before becoming an attorney she owned a management consulting firm. The firm focused on teambuilding and strategic planning. Attorney Youtsey enjoys appellate work and has won two Court of Appeals cases. She also serves on the Bench/Bar Committee of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The Committee is tasked with assessing the workers compensation system in the state, recommending and overseeing system improvements.
Practice areas
I represent injured workers who need help getting the benefits they deserve when they are hurt at work. I help injured employees who need an advocate to help them resolve issues including getting their claim accepted, proper medical care, temporary compensation, loss of earning awards and settlements.
13 years, 300 cases
Doing appeal work is very rigorous, time-consuming work. If there is a good basis for appeal, I will take the issue up on appeal. Thus far, I have done three appeals for worker's compensation clients. I have won the first two and am waiting for the court decision in my current appeal. I love writing and research, so I thoroughly enjoy writing appeals.
13 years, 3 cases
Social security is often an option for my workers' compensation clients; therefore, I help them apply and appeal their cases if they are not accepted at the application level. Since 2012 I have begun to take on other social security clients beyond my worker's comp clients.
13 years, 12 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Active | 2009 | 05/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Lead Counsel - Workers Compensation | Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
Cali Award Intellectual Property Law | Phoenix School of Law | 2009 |
Cali Award Family Law | Phoenix School of Law | 2009 |
Invited Member | State Bar of Arizona | 2009 |
Cali Award Pre-Trial Advocacy | Phoenix School of Law | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Janell Youtsey PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Fendon Law Firm, P.C. | 2011 - 2015 |
Attorney | Chris T. Johnson, P.C. | 2009 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Society for Human Resource Management | Member | 2013 - Present |
Maricopa County Bar Association | 2012 - Present | |
Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured Workers | Member | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of Arizona, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2009 - Present |
Delta Zeta | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Thomson Reuters | Lead Counsel | 2014 |
Attorney at Law Magazine | Shakespeare Had It Wrong -- The First Thing to Do is Call a Lawyer! | 2013 |
Attorney at Law Magazine | Don't Forfeit Benefits - Get It in Writing! | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Phoenix School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Arizona State University | MA - Masters | 1981 |
University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs | Seminar Speaker | 2014 |
Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs | Workers Compensation for Public Safety Officers | 2014 |
State Bar of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Law Section | CLE Speaker | 2013 |
State Bar of Arizona - Convention | Important Cross Over Issues for Personal Injury Attorneys | 2013 |
State Bar of Arizona | Featured Speaker | 2013 |
2013 Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar | HR Issues for Lawyers | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Kohl's Dept Stores, Inc. v. Lorraine Irving | The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's decision finding Ms. Irving's claim to be compensable |
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G Oktanyan, Appeals Attorney on May 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Melissa Weiss-Riner, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Janell and have called her for information regarding potential clients. She is very professional, detailed and honest in her approach.
G Oktanyan, Appeals Attorney on May 1, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Melissa Weiss-Riner, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Janell and have called her for information regarding potential clients. She is very professional, detailed and honest in her approach.
Samuel Saks, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Riner, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
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Janelle has been an awesome attorney for all of my referrals. She is highly experienced and a great advocate for her clients.
Donna Fendon, Unknown Attorney on Feb 8, 2016
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Janell is an excellent attorney. Janell goes above and beyond for her clients. When I was in law school Janell took me under her wing and mentored me. She is an incredible person and an amazing attorney!!! Anyone would be lucky to have her represent them!
Jeffrey Avery, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Don Fendon, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Youtsey is known to be outstanding attorney in the Workers Compensation Community. She has won numerous major cases including at the Arizona Court of Appeals. She has an excellent reputation with the judges at the Arizona Industrial Commission too.
Michael Doyle, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Moceri, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. She truly cares about her clients and does an excellent job for them.
Gregory Hague, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
While I have not personally utilized her services, I hear over and over that Janell is remarkable in her practice area. I even intend to recommend her to the managers of one of my firms. Janell, you seem to be doing it right!
Erin Ronstadt, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Janell is a fantastic attorney who has treated my clients very well. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Fendon, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Janell Youtsey is a fantastic worker's comp lawyer who I trust complex legal issues to on a daily basis. I highly recommend her.
Tom Johnson, Unknown Attorney on Sep 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Janell is a very intelligent and successful attorney. She believes in fighting as hard as it takes to achieve justice for her clients. I refer all my Arizona worker's comp cases to her and feel confident that I made the right choice.
Derick Runion, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 8, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Janell is a skilled Workers Compensation attorney and, equally important, a great person. I have worked several cases alongside Janell and know that she achieves exceptional results for her clients. I feel confident referring any person in need of a compassionate Workers Compensation attorney to Janell.
Brian Weekley, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 3, 2013
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I have known Janelle for many years; She is thorough, detail oriented, and cares about her clients. Her corporate background gives her a very effective perspective on litigating workers' compensation claims.
Jami Goldman, Unknown Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
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Ms. Youtsey is an incredible advocate who cares deeply for her clients. Her efforts have helped so many with their workers' compensation and social security claims. Ms. Youtsey is a true asset to the Arizona legal community.
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