Phoenix Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Overview
"Long ago, I was advised to remember that any matter I might be handling, no matter how small, was likely one of the biggest, most important matters in the life of the client. With that in mind, I try to focus not solely on the legal issues before me but on the other implications a case might have for a client. It is important to explain the litigation process and to actively assist my clients through it. I view it as my responsibility to shoulder as much of the burden for my clients as...
"Long ago, I was advised to remember that any matter I might be handling, no matter how small, was likely one of the biggest, most important matters in the life of the client. With that in mind, I try to focus not solely on the legal issues before me but on the other implications a case might have for a client. It is important to explain the litigation process and to actively assist my clients through it. I view it as my responsibility to shoulder as much of the burden for my clients as...
"Long ago, I was advised to remember that any matter I might be handling, no matter how small, was likely one of the biggest, most important matters in the life of the client. With that in mind, I try to focus not solely on the legal issues before me but on the other implications a case might have for a client. It is important to explain the litigation process and to actively assist my clients through it. I view it as my responsibility to shoulder as much of the burden for my clients as they are willing to put on me."
Andrew Turk has extensive experience with commercial, tort, and insurance litigation.
Although his practice currently emphasizes construction defect, toxic tort, elder abuse, and a wide variety of contract litigation, Andrew also has experience with securities fraud, trade secret, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage litigation.
In the area of long-term care, Andy has represented doctors, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities in lawsuits arising from allegations of neglect and abuse. He won a trial on behalf of a doctor/medical director, as well as a summary judgment on behalf of another physician. For approximately five years, Andy represented the Arizona interests of a national care provider in court and mediation.
He is also actively involved in providing alternative dispute resolution services. As a mediator and arbitrator, Andy has presided over matters ranging from general liability tort issues to complex real estate transactions and injunctive relief.
Since 2001, he has served as a volunteer judge pro tempore, handling civil, criminal, and juvenile matters.
Key Matters
- Obtained the dismissal of a $12 million deficiency claim brought by the FDIC in an AAA arbitration proceeding.
- Obtained summary judgment against 40 plaintiffs on behalf of the owner of a multi-family housing complex in a toxic tort case.
- Successfully defended a manufacturer of hard board siding against moisture intrusion and growth of mold product defect claims by more than 100 plaintiffs.
- In three separate lawsuits, defended three limited liability companies and their managing member against fraud, breach of contract, and securities violations claims by disgruntled members.
- Successfully defended owner and manager of an apartment complex against claims of negligent hiring and retention when plaintiff’s mother was murdered by an employee of the apartment complex.
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of two executives and officers of a property management company in a complex toxic tort case. Plaintiffs all claimed injuries ranging from respiratory complaints to wrongful death as a result of alleged exposure to "toxic" mold in their apartments.
- As a volunteer judge pro tem and paid mediator, presided over more than 70 settlement conferences and mediations. Also presided over numerous jury trials and arbitrations.
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