Maria Raciti PR Phto

Maria T. Raciti

Associate

Maria focuses her practice in the areas of civil and commercial litigation and catastrophic personal injury.

During law school, Maria interned for one summer at Gallagher & Kennedy, where she acquainted herself with all aspects of the firm’s practice, including anti-trust litigation, commercial property disputes, commercial contract litigation, personal injury and wrongful death actions, and criminal defense.

Maria’s law school experience included legal externships with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Liability Management Section, the Arizona Supreme Court, Staff Attorney’s Office, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  She was a Constitutional Law Teaching Assistant, a member of the Women Law Students’ Association, a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, a Law Ambassador for the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, an Arizona Legal Center Volunteer, and a CourtWorks Volunteer.

Maria earned the following honors/awards in law school:

  • Highest Pro Bono Distinction
  • Arizona State Law Journal: Outstanding Note and Comment Contribution
  • CALI Awards: Legal Method & Writing, Legal Advocacy, Constitutional Law, and Juvenile Law

See Maria’s profile on our main website.

Representative Experience

  • $950,000 settlement for wrongful death due to motor vehicle-bike accident. (2023)
  • $750,000 settlement for client in a motor vehicle accident in Maricopa County, Arizona. (2023)
  • $575,000 settlement for motor vehicle accident in Apache Junction, Arizona. (2023)
  • $525,000 settlement for motor vehicle-motorcycle accident in Tempe Arizona. (2023)
  • $4,250,000 settlement for clients in a motor vehicle accident in Phoenix, Arizona. (2023)

Honors & Awards

  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2024

National Trial Lawyer Logo 40 under 40

I highly recommend Maria Raciti ! She is very helpful and communicative with the legal process and made everything very easy to understand. Also she is extremely diligent and thorough as to make sure you’re getting what you deserve medically, financially, and mentally. I’m so glad she was assigned. 10/10

Simone HallGoogle

I highly recommend Maria Raciti and Matthew Boatman. They are attorneys who work hard on your case and truly care about you as a person.

Mom LeonGoogle

I hired Gallagher & Kennedy to represent me for a motorcycle accident I was in. Maria Raciti (my attorney) has been awesome!! Very professional, has informed me promptly about any changes in my case. Responds to my emails about questions I have about my case almost immediately. She is very nice and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her!!

Russell Rhodes

Exceptional Service Beyond Borders! From the moment we were referred to this firm by a friend, it became clear that their reputation for excellent service was well-deserved. Despite being out of state and knowing that we wouldn’t ultimately be able to become their clients due to geographic limitations, they offered us tremendous support and guidance. Especially Maria Raciti. She was a lighthouse for us in the middle of a storm that we were lost in. She was the kindness that we needed in that moment and we’ll never forget what she did for us. The team was incredibly helpful as well in explaining our options and navigating the complex legal landscape, ensuring we understood every step of the process. Their commitment to our case was remarkable—they not only provided expert advice but also connected us with a fantastic attorney in our own state, who was just as diligent and competent. Their professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond even without the incentive of a direct client relationship truly set them apart. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough for anyone seeking trustworthy and effective legal assistance. They are truly a firm that cares about people, not just cases.

John ConnerGoogle

I had a fantastic experience with Gallagher & Kennedy when it represented me in my personal injury lawsuit. Maria Raciti was the attorney who worked with me on my case. She was kind, sympathetic, and an incredible communicator regarding the status of my case and case strategy. And she fought incredibly hard to get me as much compensation as she could every step of the way. In sum, every interaction I had with Ms. Raciti and with the law firm was a great experience. I highly recommend choosing this firm!

Zach SmithGoogle

A special thanks to Matt Boatman, Maria, Christine, and whoever else was involved in my case. You did a fantastic job in resolving it in a timely manner which was very helpful and everyone involved deserves a special thanks for your support and time and effort. If I should ever need help with anything or know of anyone who is need of help, I will definitely let them know how much you all did.  Thank you to Maria for your support – your kindness is truly amazing.  A special thanks to Angel for helping me through this review process.  Also, thank you to Matt and Bob who met with me the first time and a great thanks to Christine who always kept me updated throughout my case.

Ronny GorkinGoogle

Excellent experience with Gallagher & Kennedy. They fulfilled all that I had hoped. The communication throughout the process was great and they made everything simple for me. I highly recommend them. Working with Matt and Maria was a fantastic experience.

Ryan ThurmanGoogle

You never want to find yourself needing an injury attorney, but if you do, having someone with experience, vast knowledge of the law, and a caring way of dealing with you, is beyond necessary! I found all of that and MORE with Maria Raciti and Matt Boatman. Dealing with Maria through this process has truly been a pleasure, and quite a relief! All I had to do was let them handle it. I always felt informed, cared about, and fought for. I can’t say enough about the level of appreciation I have for their hard work and dedication to get the absolute best result possible. And that’s exactly what they did. Thank you!

Corina MariGoogle

My son was struck on his motorcycle by a careless driver. The injuries sustained were life threatening with a minute by minute prognosis for the first 3 days. Sub acute facilities and many doctors visits. From the moment we became clients with G&K, we were treated with dignity, concern and respect. My first point of contact was Angel Medina , he was efficient and on point with communication and gathering everything that was needed. Robert Boatman explained in detail the entire process and answered all my questions honestly and thoroughly. Finally, Maria Raciti officially represented our case and was absolutely top notch! She worked diligently on my son’s behalf , with compassion and empathy! No stone was left unturned when it came to getting the best settlement possible and so much more! The passion she exhibits for her clients is truly amazing. Maria made sure we did not stress on any part of this case so we could focus on my son’s care and aftercare. I 100% recommend this firm and if you get an opportunity to retain Maria Raciti, know you will have a warrior on your side!

Chantel PadillaGoogle

100% would recommend, especially Maria Raciti. Communicative, transparent and professional.

J. MartinGoogle

After sustaining injuries in a bicycle-auto crash, I was having immense difficulties in getting the at-fault insurance company to respond or take action. A friend recommended Shannon as a reliable lawyer, so I reached out.  Shannon Clark and Maria Raciti stepped in and took fantastic care of me throughout the case. They were competent, honest, timely, and pleasant. Ethical, competent people are hard to find; Shannon and Maria impressed me on both accounts. I most certainly recommend them.

Matt BardGoogle

Bob Boatman and Maria Raciti are representing me in a serious GSW case. I feel so relieved to have them on my side. They are super responsive and truly care about my injuries. They’re not going to take the first and easiest settlement offer; they’re fighting for just compensation. I highly recommend anyone needing an injury attorney call Bob and Maria and the G&K injury team.

Shawna VanleyGoogle

EDUCATION

  • Arizona State University
    J.D., magna cum laude, 2022
    Articles Editor, Law Review
    Order of the Coif
  • Xavier University
    B.A., summa cum laude, 2017
    Phi Beta Kappa

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

  • Arizona, 2022