Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Defense Services in Phoenix, AZ
Founded in 1983, Jones Skelton & Hochuli has established itself as Arizona's leading insurance defense law firm. With over 120 attorneys across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, we specialize in defending insureds, self-insureds, and corporations through comprehensive legal strategies. Our team's extensive trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts positions us as aggressive advocates for the legal and business communities.We maintain a diverse practice spanning governmental liability, employment law, product liability, and professional liability, serving clients with tailored solutions that reflect our deep industry knowledge. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our consistent recognition in legal rankings and our track record of favorable outcomes in complex cases.
Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Law
Automobile Liability Defense
Aviation Law
Bad Faith Claims
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Governmental Liability
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialized experience in insurance defense litigation.
- Our 120+ attorneys provide comprehensive legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
- We maintain a proven track record in complex appellate and trial court cases.
- Our team includes nationally recognized specialists in alternative dispute resolution.
- We serve clients across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah with localized expertise.
What people say
Top Lawyers recognition
Appellate expertise
Effective ADR solutions
Insurance defense specialists
Regional leadership
Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our team provides cost-effective ADR solutions including mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluations. With experienced attorneys serving as mediators and arbitrators, we help clients resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining control over outcomes. Our approach balances legal strategy with practical problem-solving to achieve favorable settlements.
Appellate Law
Handling over 800 appeals, our appellate group specializes in complex civil litigation across state and federal courts. We offer strategic counsel from trial through post-judgment stages, with expertise in administrative appeals and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Our team's deep understanding of legal precedents ensures robust representation.
Automobile Liability Defense
We defend insurers and policyholders in auto liability claims, including uninsured motorist cases and coverage disputes. Our attorneys stay current with evolving insurance laws to provide effective representation in litigation, bad faith claims, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings across Arizona's high-liability environment.
Aviation Law
Representing aviation clients for 20+ years, we handle aircraft accident litigation, product liability, and regulatory compliance. Our practice covers pilot liability, airport operations, and aviation insurance matters, combining technical knowledge with courtroom experience to protect clients in complex aviation disputes.
Bad Faith & Extra-Contractual Liability
Our attorneys resolve disputes over insurance coverage denials and claims handling practices. With expertise in first-party and third-party liability claims, we defend insurers while ensuring compliance with duty of good faith obligations, leveraging experience in high-stakes litigation and settlement negotiations.
People
Georgia Staton
Partner
With over 50 years of experience, Georgia Staton specializes in governmental liability and employment law. She represents public entities and corporations in complex litigation matters, focusing on civil rights and personal injury defense across multiple jurisdictions.
Justin Ackerman
Appellate Department Chair
Leading the appellate practice, Justin Ackerman has handled hundreds of appeals in state and federal courts. His expertise spans commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and constitutional law, with a track record of shaping Arizona legal precedents.
Mark Zukowski
Partner
A recognized authority in alternative dispute resolution, Mark Zukowski specializes in mediation and arbitration. He contributes to legal publications and serves as a neutral evaluator in complex insurance and commercial disputes across the Southwest.
Questions
What areas of law does Jones, Skelton & Hochuli specialize in?
We focus on insurance defense, appellate law, governmental liability, employment law, aviation litigation, and commercial disputes across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
How experienced is your appellate practice?
Our appellate team has handled over 800 appeals in state and federal courts, including multiple U.S. Supreme Court cases, with 40+ years of combined experience.
Do you handle insurance bad faith claims?
Yes, we represent insurers and policyholders in bad faith litigation, coverage disputes, and extra-contractual liability matters with specialized legal strategies.
What alternative dispute resolution services do you offer?
We provide mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation services with attorneys serving as court-appointed mediators and arbitrators in complex insurance cases.
Which geographic regions do you serve?
We maintain offices in Phoenix (AZ), Albuquerque (NM), and South Jordan (UT), serving clients throughout the Southwest United States.
