Atty. Kurt Maahs
Mr. Maahs joined Shapiro Law Team in November 2021.
Personal Injury Plaintiff Attorney · Serving Scottsdale, AZ · 32+ Years Experience
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About Kurt Maahs at a Glance
Kurt Maahs is an Attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Shapiro Law Team. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994), Nebraska (1994), Kansas (1995), and Iowa (2007). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1994) and University of Nebraska (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kurt Maahs
- Mr. Maahs joined Shapiro Law Team in November 2021
- For over 25 years, Mr. Maahs has successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases ranging from product and automobile liability to commercial litigation
- He’s obtained numerous verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars, including helping a client obtain a $5.7 million settlement for a major trucking accident
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Maahs was a managing attorney of the Arizona office of Sweet James, LLP and an assistant managing attorney at Phillips Law Group, P.C., representing victims of personal injury as well as individuals in bad faith actions against insurance companies
- He also spent time as legal counsel for major corporations, including Walgreens, State Farm, Johnson and Johnson, Marriott, and Home Depot
- After earning a degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln (1991), he graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School (1994)
- Since then, Mr. Maahs has focused on providing the highest quality and most effective representation to his clients
- He is admitted to the Bar in the state of Arizona as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa
- When he’s not working, Mr. Maahs enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, running, reading, golfing, and following the Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Published Works • “Primer on Telematics – A Vital Piece of Your Trucking Case”
- The Advocate, March/April 2020, Arizona Association of Justice. (2020) Presentations & Seminars • “How Drivers Cheat ELDs”
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Annual Symposium. (2022) • “Conducting Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation”
- Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021) • “Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases”
- Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021) • “Initial Filing and Discovery Tips in Personal Injury”
- Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021) • “Trial Preparation and Jury Selection”
- Trial Preparation and Jury Selection, National Business Institute. (2021) • “Truck Crash Cases – A Primer”
- Personal Injury – A Case-by-Case Toolkit, National Business Institute. (2020) Honors and Awards • Super Lawyers Rising Star—Southwest Region (2019) Professional Associations & Memberships • Arizona Association for Justice, Board of Directors • Sandra Day O’Connor Inn of Court • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys • American Association for Justice • Maricopa County Bar Association
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Kurt Maahs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kurt Maahs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scottsdale.
Personal Injury in Scottsdale
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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Why Local Counsel Matters in Scottsdale
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 Scottsdale 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 venue, 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.
Scottsdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scottsdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Scottsdale Choose Kurt Maahs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kurt Maahs's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kurt Maahs brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas, Kurt Maahs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Kurt Maahs's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale-based practice means Kurt Maahs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Kurt Maahs Handles in Scottsdale
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