When the Case Demands More Proven courtroom experience for complex and serious injury cases in Arizona.

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers

Built for Trial in Complex Injury & Wrongful Death Cases

When your case demands more than a settlement mill, when it requires genuine trial experience, strategic precision, and the willingness to fight powerful opponents in court, Southwest Trial Lawyers stands ready.

Serving all of Arizona, our firm handles the most serious and catastrophic personal injury cases: those that must be prepared for litigation from the outset, those that other firms hesitate to take, and those where anything less than exceptional advocacy puts justice at risk. We are frequently retained when a case is too complex, too high-stakes, or too contentious for conventional representation.

With decades of combined courtroom experience and over $100 million recovered in settlements and verdicts, our attorneys have built their reputations where it matters most: in front of judges and juries, litigating against well-funded defense teams and corporations that refuse to accept responsibility for the harm they've caused.

Call (623) 283-1883 or contact us online to schedule a free in-person or virtual consultation with an Arizona personal injury attorney. Available 24/7. Hablamos español.

Trial-Tested Attorneys with Proven Results

Southwest Trial Lawyers was founded on a fundamental principle: severe injury cases require serious trial lawyers. Managing attorney Tom McCarty brings extensive trial and litigation experience to every matter, having tried dozens of cases, including complex trials lasting multiple weeks.

Before dedicating his practice exclusively to representing injured victims, Tom served as a major crimes prosecutor in Maricopa County, where he honed his courtroom skills and deepened his commitment to protecting those harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of others.

Our chief litigation counsel, Reid Garrey, has practiced personal injury law in Arizona for over 40 years and has tried more than 100 cases throughout the state. Reid is a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, a distinction he has held for over 30 years, and served as co-chair of the State Bar Advisory Commission that establishes certification standards in this field.

Our firm’s depth of experience translates directly into results. Our team understands how to build winning cases through meticulous investigation, strategic expert engagement, and compelling courtroom presentation. We excel in the complex litigation environment where precision, preparation, and tenacity determine outcomes.

Recognized for Excellence

Honors and distinctions reflecting decades of success in complex personal injury cases.

MEET OUR EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEYS

At Southwest Trial Lawyers, our attorneys are built for trial and trusted with Arizona’s most complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. We take on matters that demand more than a quick settlement—cases requiring real courtroom experience, strategic precision, and the resolve to face powerful opponents.

Serving clients across Arizona, our team brings decades of combined trial experience and has recovered over $100 million in verdicts and settlements. Managing attorney Tom McCarty, a former major crimes prosecutor, and Chief Litigation Counsel Reid Garrey, a certified specialist with more than 40 years of experience, prepare every case for trial from day one—because serious injuries require serious trial lawyers.

About the Firm

Focused on What Matters: Your Case, Your Recovery, Your Justice

Southwest Trial Lawyers intentionally maintains a selective caseload. We do not operate as a high-volume practice. Instead, we concentrate our resources on severe injury cases that demand comprehensive preparation and, often, trial. This approach allows us to provide you with direct access to senior attorneys, personalized attention throughout the legal process, and the strategic focus that complex cases require.

Our practice areas include some of the most challenging cases, including catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe burns, as well as wrongful death cases. These are often the result of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents as well as injuries in other contexts.

When you retain our firm, you're not assigned to junior associates or paralegals. You work directly with accomplished trial attorneys who have earned respect within Arizona's legal community and have demonstrated their ability to prevail against powerful adversaries.

When Trial Experience Makes the Difference

Insurance companies and corporate defendants know which law firms are willing and able to take cases to trial, and which are not. That knowledge shapes every settlement negotiation. When the opposing side understands that your attorneys have tried hundreds of cases and secured substantial verdicts, it fundamentally changes their calculation of risk.

Our firm's trial record isn't about ego. It's about leverage. It's about ensuring that when we advise you to accept a settlement offer or reject one and proceed to trial, that recommendation is informed by decades of experience evaluating cases, presenting evidence, and winning in court.

Trial Lawyers First. Client Advocates Always.

Your case treated with urgency, care, and uncompromising advocacy.

Over $100 Million Won in Verdicts
With more than $100 million won in verdicts, Southwest Trial Lawyers delivers proven trial results, holding negligent parties accountable and fighting for maximum compensation for clients.
Trial-Ready Experience That Makes a Difference
With decades of trial-ready experience, Southwest Trial Lawyers strategically fight for clients, turning complex personal injury cases into meaningful results that hold negligent parties accountable.
Client-First Representation
At Southwest Trial Lawyers, every case is guided by a client-first approach—personalized attention, clear communication, and relentless advocacy ensure your rights and best interests come first.
Relentless Advocacy When It Matters Most
Southwest Trial Lawyers bring fierce, determined advocacy when it matters most, aggressively pursuing every case with skill, strategy, and relentless focus to secure justice for their clients.

Prepared to Go the Distance

If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic injury due to another's negligence, you need more than legal representation; you need advocates with the skill, experience, and determination to hold wrongdoers accountable. Southwest Trial Lawyers offers the trial expertise typically found only at large firms, combined with the personalized attention and strategic focus of a boutique practice. We handle cases throughout Arizona and are prepared to invest the time, resources, and effort required to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Contact us online or call (623) 283-1883 to schedule a complimentary consultation today with an Arizona personal injury attorney. You pay no upfront legal fees unless we win your case.

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