Av. Cole Crabtree

Av. Cole Crabtree

Cole has been practicing law for almost twenty years. His practice area focuses on construction defect, products liability, professional liability, personal injury and general insurance defense litigation.

Phoenix Phoenix 24 Yıl Deneyim 24 yıl
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Profile Summary

About Cole Crabtree at a glance

Cole Crabtree is an attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practforg at Crabtree Law Firm PLLC. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2002), Colorado (2016), and New Mexico (2020). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 2002) and Oklahoma City University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Cole has been practicing law for almost twenty years
  • His practice area focuses on construction defect, products liability, professional liability, personal injury and general insurance defense litigation
  • He is an experienced trial attorney representing design professionals including architects and engineers in complex litigation matters and general contractors and subcontractors in complex, multi-party construction matters
  • Additionally he represents a well-known national corporation in product related litigation
  • Cole tried two of the first class action construction defect cases in Arizona, each lasting approximately six weeks
  • He has also successfully defended a nationally known architect in a $50 million breach of contract matter and an international engineering firm in a $20 million defective design claim
  • Recently, Cole obtained summary judgments and awards of attorney fees for both a national subcontractor as well as a national product manufacturer
  • Additionally, Cole has represented clients including contractors and trucking companies against wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims
  • Being an active member in the construction and legal community is important to Cole
  • He is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association, member of the Federal Bar Association and member of the State Bar of Arizona
  • He was a past member of Executive Board of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section
  • Cole has actively worked with the construction industry in not only drafting Arizona legislation but also assisting the construction industry with the Arizona legislative process
  • He prides himself on educating his clients on Arizona legislation that impacts the Arizona construction industry
  • Sharing his expertise with others is something Cole does well
  • He presents on a variety of legal matters locally and nationally to insurance and construction professionals
  • He has presented seminars such as A Day with the Experts” and “Winning” Your Complex Construction Mediation
  • Cole has a proven track record of being cost conscious and thinking “outside the box” in construction litigation, which has resulted in success both in and out of the court room

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practforg law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cole Crabtree

Where is Cole Crabtree's law office located?
Cole Crabtree's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Crabtree Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Cole Crabtree practiced law?
Cole Crabtree has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Cole Crabtree go to law school?
Cole Crabtree earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (J.D., 2002); (BA, 1999).
How can I contact Cole Crabtree for a consultation?
You can contact Cole Crabtree directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Cole Crabtree receiandd?
Cole Crabtree's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed.

Eğitim

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 2002
J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 2002
BA
University of Tulsa
- 1999

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Construction, 2022
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 2002
Colorado
Admitted: 2016
New Mexico
Admitted: 2020

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