Jeff Hunter

Jeff Hunter is a Partner in Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial's Phoenix office.

His practice focuses on defending clients in trial, and his record of successes in the courtroom has been recognized by clients and media alike. He not only adeptly handles clients’ most challenging legal matters, he also helps companies craft strategies that contribute to their overall business goals. Jeff specializes in product and professional liability litigation and medical malpractice matters. Jeff has a depth of experience serving some of the nation’s largest insurance and healthcare companies. He doesn’t hesitate to pursue all avenues, including trial, to secure positive outcomes for his clients. His defense verdict in the matter Timothy Daniels et al. v. Rio Vista Surgical Associates, P.C. and Abedon Saiz was named one of Arizona’s most significant defense verdicts in 2016.

During his nearly 25 years practicing law, Jeff has successfully defended clients in a variety of other areas, including personal injury claims and commercial transactions. Clients benefit from Jeff’s experience in developing policies and procedures that reduce their risk of litigation and further their business’ growth. When litigation cannot be avoided, he is a strong advocate for the firm’s clients and has tried dozens of jury and non-jury trials in his career. During his career, Jeff has tried cases in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Utah, and has litigated federal court multi-district litigation, state court group actions and international arbitrations.

Jeff earned a law degree from Syracuse University, a master’s degree from Kansas State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He is active in several legal organizations, including the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, the Defense Research Institute and the Commercial Law League of America.

University of Michigan, B.S. Psychology

Kansas State University, Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Syracuse University School of Law

• Arizona

Jeff’s defense verdict in Timothy Daniels et al. v. Rio Vista Surgical Associates, P.C. and Abedon Saiz is named one of Arizona’s most significant defense verdicts in 2016. This award is Jeff’s second trial to be designated as one of Arizona’s most significant defense verdicts.

The Best Lawyers in America®, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2023-2024)

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Phoenix (2012 – 2015)

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, member

Defense Research Institute, member

Commercial Law League of America, member