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Address
1790 East River Road Suite 300
Tucson, Arizona 85718-5960 (Pima Co.)
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 Free Initial Consultation  Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Burt Kinerk, Bob Beal, Ted Schmidt, Jim Dyer and Dev Sethi have merged their talents into one of the most formidable plaintiff's personal injury law firms in the State of Arizona. The firm members have successfully concluded individual cases in excess of $100,000,000.00 in compensatory and punitive damages, including claims involving products liability, medical malpractice, aviation, government negligence, automobile, highway and motor carrier liability, and the unusual tort claims for outrage, condemnation, assault and battery and excessive use of force, dram shop, insurance coverage disputes, insurance company bad faith, inverse eminent domain, flood damage, L-tryptophan and breast implant litigation. The firm's practice is truly statewide. Burt Kinerk has 43 years of experience, and his pilot rating not only facilitates the handling of aviation accident cases, but also allows for quick and timely response within and without the state of Arizona. Burt has also been actively engaged in entertainment law and representation of sports figures, including players and coaches. Bob Beal has 36 years of experience and has been recognized as a relentless and effective lawyer representing victims. Ted Schmidt is listed in "Best Lawyers in America," is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and Founding Chairman of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, and in his 28 year career has distinguished himself in the courtroom, in the classroom, and as an author. Jim Dyer has 27 years of experience and is well-known for outstanding results in cases involving medical malpractice, automobile negligence, premises liability, excessive use of force, and insurance bad faith. Burt Kinerk, Bob Beal and Ted Schmidt have been previously listed, and this firm is now listed, in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. The firm members have been invited to speak on various liability and damage issues before groups such as the State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Western Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, University of Arizona College of Law, National Business Institute, Arizona Association of Defense Council and the Arizona Legislature. Statement of PracticeBodily Injury and Wrongful Death Law, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Aviation Law, Automobile Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Sports and Entertainment Law, Trial Practice and Appeals. Firm Size: 5
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Address1790 East River Road Suite 300 Tucson, AZ 85718-5960, (Pima Co.)
PhonePhone: 520-790-5600 Fax: 520-790-1163 http://www.azinjurylaw.com

Website http://www.kbsds.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Saturday: By Appointment Only Sunday: By Appointment Only
Burton J. Kinerk (Member) born Tucson, Arizona, March 25, 1935; admitted to bar, 1962, Arizona; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Ninth Circuits; U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Education: University of Arizona (B.S. in B.A., 1957; LL.B., 1962). (Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy) (Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Flood Litigation; Aviation Litigation; Sports and Entertainment Law.Email: Burton J. Kinerk
Robert L. Beal (Member) born Chicago, Illinois, October 27, 1944; admitted to bar, 1969, Arizona and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; 1971, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Arizona (B.S. in Zoology, 1966; J.D., 1969). (Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). Practice Areas: Bodily Injury Law; Wrongful Death Law; Products Liability Law; Medical Malpractice; Automobile Negligence; Motor Carrier and Highway Accidents.Email: Robert L. Beal
Ted A. Schmidt (Member) born Mansfield, Ohio, April 7, 1952; admitted to bar, 1977, Arizona and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1982, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Arizona (B.A., 1974; J.D., 1977). Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; International Society of Barristers (Southern Arizona Chapter President, 1998-1999). (Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). Practice Areas: Bodily Injury Law; Wrongful Death Law; Insurance Bad Faith; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Automobile Negligence; Motor Carrier and Highway Accidents.Email: Ted A. Schmidt
James H. Dyer (Member) born Phoenix, Arizona, October 25, 1952; admitted to bar, 1978, Arizona; 1980, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. Education: University of Arizona (B.A., 1975; J.D., 1978). (Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). Practice Areas: Bodily Injury Law; Wrongful Death Law; Automobile Negligence; Insurance Bad Faith; Excessive Use of Force; Premises Liability; Medical Negligence; Products Liability; Insurance Coverage.Email: James H. Dyer
Dev K. Sethi (Member) born Asheville, North Carolina, October 22, 1972; admitted to bar, 1997, Nevada; 1998, Arizona. Education: Duke University (B.A., 1994); University of Arizona (J.D., 1997). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Products Liability; Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect; Premises Liability.Email: Dev K. Sethi
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