Atty. John T. Shoaf
John T. (J.T.) Shoaf’s practice includes a broad range of insurance defense, civil litigation, and complex commercial litigation matters.
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John T. Shoaf is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2007), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (2007), and Washington (2016). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2006) and Arizona State University (B.A. History, 2002). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John T. (J.T.) Shoaf’s practice includes a broad range of insurance defense, civil litigation, and complex commercial litigation matters
- He represents clients in litigation matters dealing with construction defects, aviation and airline liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, health care, and products liability claims
- J.T. has also handles environmental litigation matters
- J.T. is experienced in managing litigation matters in various state and federal trial courts, including leading jury trials to verdict
- He also conducts mediations and arbitrations for a broad range of civil litigation and insurance-related disputes involving construction defect, aviation and airline liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, health care, and products liability claims
- J.T. is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in History and his law degree
- While in law school, he received a certificate in Law Science & Technology, with specialties in both Environmental Law and Health Law
- Legal Updates & Firm News Aug 16, 2024 - General Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C
- Attorneys are once again Recognized as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Aug 23, 2023 - Press Release The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”
- “Ones to Watch”
- and “Best Lawyers” Presentations & Publications • Presenter, “A Paralegal’s Guide to Pleadings, Motions, Discovery Request and Briefs,” National Business Institute (2017) Professional Recognition • The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Insurance (2021-2026) • The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Construction (2026) • Phoenix Magazine (2025) Top Lawyers - Aviation Law • Phoenix Magazine (2022-2024) Top Lawyers - Health Care Law Community Involvement •Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (Board of Directors) •Arizona Center for Youth Resources (pro bono counsel to Board of Directors) •Arizona State University Alumni Association •Arizona State Sun Devil Club Member
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John T. Shoaf's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Shoaf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 T. Shoaf is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John T. Shoaf is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
John T. Shoaf is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John T. Shoaf is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John T. Shoaf is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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