J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber

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J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber has dedicated his 45-year-career to plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, and general civil litigation. A Certified Specialist in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation, Ty represents plaintiff's in cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith, burn injuries, construction site accidents, defective road design, dog bites, small engine and helicopter crashes, motor vehicle accidents (including motorcycle, tractor-trailer and truck, bicycle, and pedestrian-involved MVAs), premises liability, and product recalls.

Ty is a sustaining member, past president, and member of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Association for Justice, and is a member of the American Association for Justice. Ty has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and recognized by his peers with a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. In addition, Ty is recognized annually by Southwest Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Arizona’s Finest Lawyers.

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Honors & Awards

Certified Specialist in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death, State Bar of Arizona
AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
AVVO®, Superb 10.0 Attorney Rating
North Valley Top Lawyer, 2020
Best Lawyers in America®, 2016-2022
Best Lawyers in America ® “Lawyer of the Year” Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2020
Southwest Super Lawyers®, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, 2010 and 2013-2022
Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, 2010-Present

Press Releases

Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber to its Injury Law Group, April 20, 2022

Speaking Engagements

“Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases,” Lorman Education Services
“Professionalism Course,” State Bar of Arizona
“Basis Trial Skills: Voir Dire and Opening Statement,” State Bar of Arizona
“Discovery Techniques,” State Bar of Arizona

Practice Areas

Education

California Western School of Law
J.D., 1977
Arizona State University
B.S., 1973

Bar & Court Admissions

Arizona, 1978
California, 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Associations & Memberships

State Bar of Arizona, Member
State Bar of California, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
Arizona Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, Board of Directors, Past President
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2010-Present
Arizona Court Reporter Board, 2008-2016