Harris, John D.

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Updated 6/30/2009

Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

John Harris, a partner with Knapp & Roberts, is a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation experience throughout the State of Arizona.  His practice is devoted to helping those with serious personal injuries as well as those affected by a loved-one's wrongful death. 

 

John was raised in Texas, and then moved to Phoenix, Arizona.  He is a graduate of Arizona State University (B.S. 1974), served in the United States Air Force and then graduated from the University of Arkansas (J.D. 1981).

 

Mr. Harris is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He gives each client personal attention, first identifying the particular issues unique to the client and the client's needs and then working toward an appropriate resolution of the their claims, whether through settlement or trial.

 

Mr. Harris' cases involve wrongful death matters, medical malpractice matters, trucking and automobile accidents, nursing home abuse, assisted living facility neglect, premises liability matters, product liability, sexual assault and other negligence and serious personal injuries.

Areas of Practice

  • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Trucking and Automobile Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Assisted Living Facility Neglect
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Sexual Assault
  • Other Negligence and Serious Personal Injuries

West Practice Categories

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Alcoholic Beverages, Apparel, Asbestos, Chemicals & Cosmetics, Firearms, Food & Agricultural Products, Machinery & Tools, Medical Products & Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Pharmaceutical Products, Recreational Products, Tobacco, Professional Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, 1982
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
  • U.S. District Court District of Arizona

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Association for Justice, 1985 - Present
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association/Arizona Association for Justice
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, 1982 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona

Honors and Awards

  • Air Force Commendation Medal, 1977, U.S.A.F.
  • Recipient, Thomas Brockmeyer Leadership Award, Sigma Nu, 1981
  • Commissioner Pro-Tem, Maricopa County, Arizona Juvenile Court, 1986 - Present
  • Augmenting Member, NORAD Inspector General Team, U.S.A.F., 1976-1978

Education

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981
    J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 1974
    B.S., Bachelor of Science

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Sigma Nu
  • Phi Alpha Delta

Fees

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Office Information

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