Atty. Robin E. Burgess
Ms. Burgess is an experienced trial attorney who emphasizes health care, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, employment law, personal injury and municipal liability in her practice.
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ
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About Robin E. Burgess at a Glance
Robin E. Burgess is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Sanders & Parks PC. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona and Virginia, State Bar of Viriginia. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robin E. Burgess
- Ms. Burgess is an experienced trial attorney who emphasizes health care, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, employment law, personal injury and municipal liability in her practice
- She has tried cases in state and federal courts, on issues ranging from complex medical negligence claims, to police use-of-force and constitutional claims, and has argued appeals in Arizona’s Appellate and Supreme courts, and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- In 2013 she prosecuted a murder-for-hire case as a special prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office resulting in a conviction on all counts, and in 2014 she prosecuted a high profile fraud matter, also as a special prosecutor
- She serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Maricopa County Superior Court, and also acts as a mediator for settlement conferences
- In the healthcare field, Ms. Burgess counsels and represents individual physicians and chiropractors, as well as hospitals, group homes, behavioral health providers, nurses and paramedics
- In addition to litigation, she handles representation of healthcare providers before their licensing boards and provides counseling to clients to help them avoid litigation when possible
- Ms. Burgess also regularly represents public entities, in various tort and civil rights litigation matters
- She has handled cases involving public transit, accident, roadway design, police and detention officers’ use of force, civil rights, employment, personal injury, prison break and wrongful death claims for various municipalities
- She has been an expert witness regarding notice of claim issues
- Ms. Burgess, a firm Shareholder and Director since 2000, is a member of Sanders & Parks’ management team, serving as the firm’s Secretary/Treasurer
- She earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1991
- She earned her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, cum laude, from Wellesley College, in 1988
- While at Georgetown, she was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics
- She was admitted to practice law in the State of Virginia in 1991, and Arizona in 1993
- Following law school, Ms. Burgess was an associate attorney in Washington, D.C., where she focused on health care and corporate transactional practice
- Before joining Sanders & Parks, she spent a year as Judicial Clerk with the Honorable Susan A. Ehrlich of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
- She is licensed to practice law before the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth and Ninth Circuits
- Ms. Burgess has been recognized for her legal skills by her peers
- Since 2013, she has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of healthcare law, and has been named to Arizona’s Top 50 Lawyers since 2015
- Since 2014 she has also been selected as one of Arizona’s top 25 women attorneys
- AZ Business Magazine listed Ms. Burgess as one of the top 100 lawyers in Arizona in 2015-2018, and she has been selected as one of Arizona’s Business Leaders
- She was recognized as a Woman of Achievement by In Business Magazine
- She has also been ranked as one of the top healthcare attorneys in Arizona by Ranking Arizona magazine
- She is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, has been recognized as a top healthcare attorney nationally, and has appeared on CBS as a legal analyst/expert
Practice Areas Explained
Robin E. Burgess's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robin E. Burgess handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Medical Malpractice in Phoenix
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Phoenix
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
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 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.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Robin E. Burgess
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 Robin E. Burgess's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona and Virginia, State Bar of Viriginia, Robin E. Burgess can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Robin E. Burgess can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Robin E. Burgess 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 Robin E. Burgess Handles in Phoenix
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