Atty. Ian Neale

Atty. Ian Neale

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1979 Ian Neale is a highly experienced trial lawyer, having tried more than 100 cases before a jury or bench. He has been recognized among Arizona's Finest Lawyers and is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell.

Phoenix Phoenix 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Ian Neale at a glance

Ian Neale is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Burch Cracchiolo P A. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arizona United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United Stat (1978). Educated at Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Brigham Young University (B.A. Political, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1979 Ian Neale is a highly experienced trial lawyer, having tried more than 100 cases before a jury or bench
  • He has been recognized among Arizona's Finest Lawyers and is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell
  • His practice focuses on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Premises Liability and General Commercial Litigation
  • Ian is experienced in representing physicians whose licenses are being challenged by boards of specialty and defends them in medical malpractice cases
  • He also has experience handling cases of significant injury or death resulting from aviation accidents
  • Ian, who was born in Scotland, raised in Wales and served a mission in Finland (1965-1968) before making his way to the United States in 1969, volunteers for the Center for International Legal Studies' Senior Lawyer Program
  • The Center selects and trains highly experienced attorneys and places them as visiting professors at institutions in East Europe and the former republics of the Soviet Union
  • Ian has taught advocacy skills to students in Latvia, Mongolia, Serbia and Estonia to date
  • Honors & Awards Selected, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2011 Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale Hubbell Representative Engagements Represents large grocery store chain in premises liability, auto-trucking and other personal injury claims Represents risk retention trust in litigation arising from claims against school districts Represents plaintiffs and defendants in significant/catastrophic personal injury claims arising from auto accidents premises liability, general negligence Represents physicians in challenges by Boards of Specialty Professional Leadership Selected, Senior Lawyer Visiting Professor, Center for International Legal Studies Visiting Professor, Turiba University, Riga, Latvia, October 2008 Visiting Professor, University of Mongolia, UlaanBaatar, Mongolia, May 2009 Visiting Professor, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, November 2010 Visiting Professor, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia, May 2011 Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Arizona Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona

Practice Areas Explained

Ian Neale's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Neale handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Ian Neale is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Arizona →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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 Ian Neale

Where is Ian Neale's law office located?
Ian Neale's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Burch Cracchiolo P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian Neale handle?
Ian Neale focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Ian Neale practiced law?
Ian Neale has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Ian Neale go to law school?
Ian Neale earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Political, 1973).
How can I contact Ian Neale for a consultation?
You can contact Ian Neale 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 Ian Neale received?
Ian Neale's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University College of Law
- 1977
B.A. Political
Brigham Young University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United Stat
Admitted: 1978

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