Our Firm
Southwest Trial Lawyers was built on a philosophy that sets us apart from conventional personal injury practices: we believe catastrophic injury cases demand trial-ready representation from day one.
We don't chase volume. We pursue justice for clients facing the most serious and complex injury and wrongful death matters. These cases require exceptional legal skill, strategic precision, and the willingness to litigate against powerful opponents.
What Makes Southwest Trial Lawyers Different
Genuine Trial Experience
Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases throughout Arizona. This isn't theoretical knowledge or occasional courtroom appearances; it's proven ability to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and persuade judges and juries in high-stakes litigation. Insurance companies and corporate defendants know which firms actually take cases to trial, and that knowledge fundamentally shapes settlement negotiations in our clients' favor.
Recognized for Excellence
Honors and distinctions reflecting decades of success in complex personal injury cases.
Meet Out Trial Laywers
Elite Professional Credentials
Our Chief Litigation Counsel, Reid Garrey, holds credentials that place him among the most accomplished trial lawyers in the nation.
Reid's professional accomplishments include:
- State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of Arizona lawyers, which makes him an expert in this field.
- Induction as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers more than 20 years ago, an invitation-only honor extended to fewer than 1% of attorneys in the U.S. and Canada, and is widely regarded as the highest recognition a trial lawyer can achieve.
- AV Preeminent® peer-reviewed rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, an elite measure of professional competence and ethics, for 25 years.
- Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates for nearly three decades.
Managing Attorney Tom McCarty brings extensive experience in major crimes prosecution and has tried dozens of complex cases, including trials lasting multiple weeks. His background prosecuting serious criminal matters provides invaluable insight into litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.
