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also known as Leader Law Firm, John P. Leader
John Leader is a highly experienced and successful trial lawyer, focusing on Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Personal Injury cases. He is uniquely qualified to handle your situation and will guide you through the legal process. Unlike other lawyers, he won't hesitate to go to trial if needed.
John worked as a federal prosecutor for nine years, where he embraced the responsibility of ethically and aggressively prosecuting criminals on behalf of the United States government. He honed his trial and appellate skills, entering private practice working for Dale Haralson, one of the most respected trial lawyers anywhere.
John has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts. In December 2015, he had a 47 million dollar wrongful death verdict returned by a Maricopa County jury. He represented the families of individuals who tragically lost their lives in a crash on I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix.
John Leader knows how to value cases. He knows when clients should settle and when they should go to trial.
John is a Pima County Bar Association member, the State Bar of Arizona, Western Trial Lawyers Association, Arizona Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. He frequently attends and lectures at legal seminars, sharing his knowledge and experience.
Please contact the Leader Law Firm to schedule your free case consultation. We will listen, answer your questions and help you make an informed decision about taking legal action. In most cases, there are no attorney's fees unless you recover monetary damages.
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Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
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Acquired: 1989
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405 W. Cool Drive, Suite 107, Tucson, AZ, 85704
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Posted by Diana Glazer Krow | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My experience working with John Leader could not have been better! My case (including all of the Appeals) lasted over 7 years. Throughout the entire process (which was very emotional and difficult for me), John was knowledgeable, communicative, yet understanding and comforting in regards to what I ...
Posted by Sean | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was involved in a car accident when I was a minor and couldn't file a case until after I turned 18. John took the case on and got me the results that I was hoping for. I have since recommended him to friends and family citing my experience with him.
Posted by Autumn | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John Leader is an attorney who practices law with integrity and compassion. Mr. Leader advocated on behalf of my son and achieved the most favorable outcome I could have imagined. Because of John's skill and dedication to my son, I no longer worry about my son's future.
Posted by Sam | April 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Leader was very empathetic to my situation. He was a great help and extremly knowlegable. The staff was just as great. Would recommend John for your legal needs.
"I am a Certfied specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death in Arizona—24 years experience. I have worked with John Leader multiple times. Please know: You don’t get much better in finding an attorney than John Leader."
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2021
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Lawyer of Distinction-2017, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers in Arizona, The Legal Network
2016
2nd Highest Civil Verdict-2015, $47 Million, Arizona Attorney Magazine
2016
#39 Largest Civil Verdict of 2015 in the U.S., Top Verdicts
2013
3rd Largest Civil Verdict of 2012, $7.8 million, Arizona Attorney Magazine
1992
Sustained Superior Achievement Award, United States Department of Justice
1984
Chain Gang Award (outstanding Junior Man), University of Arizona
2009 - Present
President, The Leader Law Firm (prior name changes)
2008 - 2009
Partner, Leader & Lautz, P.C.
2007 - 2008
President, John Leader, P.C.
2003 - 2006
Managing Partner, Redhair & Leader
1999 - 2003
Associate, Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally
1990 - 1999
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
1989 - 1990
Judicial Law Clerk, Us District Court Judge, Honorable Alfredo C Marquez
1987 - 1987
Legal Intern, Honorable Dennis DeConcini
1987 - 1988
Member, Student Bar Association's Board of Governors
2017 - Present
Taxpayer's Against Fraud Education FundMember
2012 - Present
Western Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2007 - Present
BBB of ArizonaMember
2003 - Present
Arizona Association for JusticeMember
2003 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
1989 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - 1988
Student Bar Association's Board of GovernorsMember
$2.9 Million Dollar Settlement
$2.5 million dollar settlement
$250,000
$47 million jury verdict
$7.8 million jury verdict
$4.5 million settlement
$3.1 million settlement
$2.55 million settlement
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2018
Litigation in Transportation
2017
"Should I Be Appealing?"
2016
Diary of a $47 Million Dollar Verdict
2015
Whistleblower Cases-An Overview
2014
Suing Uncle Sam: Practice Tips re: the Federal Tort Claims Act
2013
Cross Median Accidents
2011
Handling the Police Liability Campaign
2011
Practice tips for Suing Spouses in Tort Cases: To sue, Sue or not to sue, Sue
2008
Killer Roads: Highway Design and Crossovers Challenges to the Overall Design of Arizona’s Low Tension 3-Cable Median Barrier
2008
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