Atty. John A. Micheaels
John Micheaels began practicing law in 1979. His practice focuses on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
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John A. Micheaels is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC. Educated at University of California Davis (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Micheaels began practicing law in 1979
- His practice focuses on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- John has taken over 75 trials to a jury in the state and federal courts in Arizona
- He has a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” attorney rating and is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Injury, and Wrongful Death Litigation
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and has been for over 15 years, as well as a Fellow in two of the most prestigious societies of trial lawyers in the country, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (with membership limited to the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.) and the American College of Trial Lawyers (with membership limited to only 1% of trial lawyers in the U.S.)
- He has been named by Phoenix Magazine as one of the top lawyers in the Valley specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil litigation
- He has been chosen as Lawyer of the Year for the Phoenix area by Best Lawyers in the Areas of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2021
- John was named the 2017 and 2021 Arizona Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
- He was named Lawyer of the Year for 2017-2018 by the Phoenix Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- John was named 2019 Lawyer of the Year by the Arizona Association for Justice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John A. Micheaels is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arizona →
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.
John A. Micheaels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
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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