Atty. Mr Robert Byrne

Atty. Mr Robert Byrne

I am a Chicago native who was fortunate to attend Arizona State University for my undergraduate degree, and I fell in love with Arizona as soon as I arrived here. I returned to Chicago to attend law school at Loyola University, and I realized almost immediately that I missed Arizona, and probably should have attended ASU Law School.

Tempe Tempe 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Mr Robert Byrne at a glance

Mr Robert Byrne is an Of Counsel based in Tempe, Arizona. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1983), Arizona (1984), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1984), and U.S. District Court of Arizona (1984). Educated at Loyola of Chicago (J.D., 1983) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1980). Active member of Maricopa County Illinois State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona Arizona Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Tempe, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • I am a Chicago native who was fortunate to attend Arizona State University for my undergraduate degree, and I fell in love with Arizona as soon as I arrived here
  • I returned to Chicago to attend law school at Loyola University, and I realized almost immediately that I missed Arizona, and probably should have attended ASU Law School
  • I took the Illinois Bar Exam, but I returned to Phoenix as soon as I graduated law school, and I have never looked back
  • I am thrilled that I was able to raise two great boys, now adults, in the Arizona lifestyle
  • My entire professional career has been focused on litigation in the field of insurance defense, but I have also handled some personal injury claims, usually for friends
  • During my career, I have first chaired 35+ jury trials to verdict
  • I have tried a wide variety of cases including motor vehicle accidents, construction defects, premises liability, trucking accidents, bad faith litigation, and declaratory judgment actions
  • I've handled numerous appeals involving issues as diverse as the discovery rule in abuse cases with repressed memory, uninsured motorist coverage, and the recovery of attorney’s fees in a negligent construction and breach of contract case
  • I have been blessed to have a diverse practice, and I am delighted to be here at O’Connor & Dyet with attorneys who share a passion for their clients and the law

Practice Areas Explained

Mr Robert Byrne's Areas of Practice

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

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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Construction Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mr Robert Byrne is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Arizona →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Tempe 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 Mr Robert Byrne

Where is Mr Robert Byrne's law office located?
Mr Robert Byrne's law practice is located in Tempe, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr Robert Byrne handle?
Mr Robert Byrne focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Mr Robert Byrne practiced law?
Mr Robert Byrne has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mr Robert Byrne go to law school?
Mr Robert Byrne earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Mr Robert Byrne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola of Chicago
- 1983
B.S.
Arizona State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983
Arizona
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court of Arizona
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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