Overview
Jeff Hunter's 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, trucking, 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 verdicts in the matters of Greenwood v. Mepamsa and Timothy Daniels et al. v. Rio Vista Surgical Associates, P.C. and Abedon Saiz were named Arizona’s most significant defense verdicts in 2013 and 2016.
During his nearly 33 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 65 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, international arbitrations, as well as represented clients in 48 states. Jeff has been retained by various insurance companies and clients to “parachute” into cases as assigned lead trial counsel. Jeff’s trial skills have been recognized by Best Lawyers and Chambers.
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.
Education & Admissions
Education
Syracuse University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Kansas State University, M.S., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 1989
University of Michigan, B.S., Psychology, 1987
Admissions
Arizona
Florida
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Representative Experience
- Jeff’s defense verdict in Mepamsa v. Greenwood (2013) and Timothy Daniels et al. v. Rio Vista Surgical Associates, P.C. and Abedon Saiz (2016) were named Arizona’s most significant defense verdicts in 2013 and 2016.
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America®, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2023 - 2027
Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars, Phoenix, 2012 - 2015
News & Publications
- Arizona Nurse"Nursing Care of the Patient Showing Suicidal Tendencies."
- 2013, 2015"ALFA Insurance Law 50-State Compendium." (Co-Author)
- 2013, 2015"ALFA Insurance Law Compendium: Health, Accident, and Life." (Contributor)
- 2013, 2015"ALFA Insurance Law Compendium: Property & Casualty." (Contributor)
Events & Speaking Engagements
- "Loose Lips Sink Ships – Effective Use of Social Media."
- "Ethical And Other Challenges Arising From An Insurer’s Assertion Of Coverage Defenses In Liability Policies."
- "Handling Claims and Litigation with Additional Insureds, Other Insureds, Insured Contracts and Other Carve-Outs or Exceptions to Exclusions."
- "Overview of Arizona Bad Faith Law."
- "Assessing and Addressing Fraud in the Claims Environment."
- "Ethics and Best Practices for Handling and Resolving Litigation."
- "The Current Status of the Indemnity Provision in Arizona."
Professional & Community Activities
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, Member
Defense Research Institute, Member
Commercial Law League of America, Member
