John Leader
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John Leader
Biography
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 member of the Pima County Bar Association, 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 with his legal peers.
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. Visit us online at www.leaderlawaz.com.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation - John Leader will personally evaluate your matter and discuss with you whether or not you may have a potential claim or civil case in a free consultation.
- Contingent Fees - Fees are generally 33-40% of any recovery. Case consultations are always free.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - In most cases, if there is no recovery, there is no fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office
Year: 1990 - 2009
Description:
Litigator Haralson, Miller, Pitt, and McAnally
Year: 1999 - 2007
Description:
Principal Attorney/Owner Leader Law Firm
Year: 2007 - Current
Description: As the Principal Attorney/Owner, I specialize in helping clients receive justice and compensation for their injuries and losses from negligence or other wrongdoing. I have litigated many jury cases in both state and federal court, with many settlements and judgements, including a $7.8 million dollar and a $47 million dollar jury verdicts against the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Professional Associations
Arizona Association for Justice Member (2009 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2009 - Current)
Western Trial Lawyer's Association Board Member (2009 - Current)
State Bar of Arizona Member (1989 - Current)
Pima County Bar Association Member (1989 - Current)
Publications
“This Gift Recipient Is Reduced To Crying The Pager Blues.” Arizona Daily Star (February 21, 2000)
Awards
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#2 Highest Civil Verdict of 2015, $47 Million Dollars
Arizona Attorney Magazine 2016.0
Note: Arizona Attorney magazine ranks the top ten civil verdicts in the state of Arizona. The Leader Law Firm had the #2 highest civil verdict, $47 million dollars, in December 2015 from a Maricopa County jury. Humphrey/Quinn v. State of Arizona.
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Special Achievement Award
U.S. Department of Justice 1992.0
Note: For Sustained Superior Performance of Duty.
Education
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University of Arizona B.S. (1985)
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James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona J.D. (1988)
Speaking Engagements
Social Media Discovery, Western Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference, June 7, 2018, Western Trial Lawyers Association
Social Media Discovery, Western Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference, June 7, 2018, Western Trial Lawyers Association
Websites
http://leaderlawaz.com
Website
http://www.leaderlawaz.com/news/
Leader Law Firm Blog
405 W. Cool Drive, Suite 107, Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 575-9340