Atty. Steven Plitt
Mr. Plitt is the chairperson for the firm's insurance coverage practice group.
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ
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About Steven Plitt at a Glance
Steven Plitt is a insurance attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at The Cavanagh Law Firm PA. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona. Educated at The University of Arizona (J.D., 1982) and Arizona State University (BS, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Plitt
- Mr. Plitt is the chairperson for the firm's insurance coverage practice group
- He is a preeminent and nationally recognized insurance coverage attorney
- As the current senior author of Couch on Insurance 3d, Mr. Plitt's commentary on existing and emerging areas of insurance law is relied upon by courts and attorneys throughout the United States
- He has also authored Arizona Liability Insurance Law and is a co-author of The Claim Adjuster's Automobile Liability Handbook, CAT Claims: Insurance Coverage for National and Man-Made Disasters, and Practical Tools for Handling Insurance Cases
- He is a contributing editor of the Arizona Tort Law Handbook
- Mr. Plitt has been recognized as one of the top 50 attorneys in Arizona by his peers and Southwest Super Lawyers®
- Best Lawyers® has recognized Mr. Plitt as the Insurance Lawyer of the Year in 2012, for Phoenix
- He is currently an adjunct professor of law at the University of Arizona and is a former adjunct professor law at Arizona State University
- His field of teaching is insurance law
- Unlike most coverage attorneys, Mr. Plitt has tried 26 cases to jury verdict in state and federal courts
- Most coverage attorneys are "litigators" who will have little trial experience
- Although Mr. Plitt manages a large insurance coverage litigation practice, his trial experience makes him an exceptional analyst who is called upon to monitor complex high-exposure cases and to independently advise insurance companies regarding case exposures
- He has analyzed coverage issues in 40 states and has provided expert consultation on insurance coverage and/or liability exposures in 26 states
- Mr. Plitt is an expert insurance consultant and witness regarding insurance company claim handling practices, bad faith, insurance agent malpractice and attorney malpractice where the asserted claim of malpractice is directly or indirectly related to insurance coverage and insurance company practice and procedure
- Mr. Plitt is an arbitrator who is available to arbitrate complex insurance cases
- Mr. Plitt also mediates insurance coverage cases, bad faith cases, and agent malpractice cases
- He is a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court where he is assigned to the Civil and Civil/ADR Departments
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Steven Plitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Plitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Insurance Law in Phoenix
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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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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Steven Plitt
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 Steven Plitt's practice in the field of insurance.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Steven Plitt's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Steven Plitt 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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