Jonathan W. Litster

Associate

Jonathan concentrates his practice on high-stakes civil litigation, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. Advocating for individuals inside and outside of the courtroom, Jonathan represents plaintiffs in a broad range of tort litigation areas, including significant personal injury, insurance bad faith, and professional malpractice. He has extensive experience helping injured victims and their families obtain just compensation.

After earning his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, Jonathan served as a judicial extern for the Honorable United States District Court Chief Judge David C. Nye and worked as a Deputy Criminal Prosecutor for Ada County in Boise.

During law school, he learned the intricacies of appellate work while serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Justice Joel D. Horton at the Idaho Supreme Court. In addition to being selected Dean’s List, Jonathan was chosen by faculty to represent the University of Idaho College of Law at the Peggy Browning Fund Workers’ Rights Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. He advocated for survivors of domestic and sexual violence at the University of Idaho Family Justice Clinic and externed with the James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research.

Jonathan speaks conversational Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, having learned the latter while living for two years in Taiwan. Away from the office, Jonathan and his wife enjoy camping with their four children. He is an avid music composer and sings Tenor in the Arizona Millennial Choirs and Orchestras.

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Honors & Awards

Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Civil Litigation, 2023-2024
Best Lawyers in America® Ones To Watch, Personal Injury Litigation, 2023-2024; Medical Malpractice Litigation, 2023-2024
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40

Community & Philanthropy

Arizona Millennial Choirs & Orchestras

Press Releases

I was blessed to have been put in touch with Gallagher and Kennedy. Many law firms will settle for the low hanging fruit but G&K put in the hard work and resources to get me the compensation that I deserved.

Tommy OhmartGoogle

Just recently finished settling from an auto accident that was a little over 2 years ago, Gallagher & Kennedy represented me… Would recommend their law firm to represent you if you want very professional people.

NV LONGGoogle

In April 2023 I was a victim in a serious pedestrian vs. pick up truck accident. My wife and I contacted Shannon Clark of Gallagher & Kennedy and are so glad we did, he got us a swift settlement from the insurance companies. We hope to never be in this situation again, but if we are we will not hesitate to call on Shannon and Gallagher & Kennedy.

Tim HookerGoogle

Amazing, wonderful, thoughtful, professional, on point…. Just a few words I could use to describe these wonderful humans. So responsible, followed up on every little detail, had answers to ALL my questions, no BS deflection or decoy answers. Having a case is stressful enough, knowing this team is on it will put your mind at rest.

BRAD I.Google

I want to thank Shannon L Clark for giving me a 5 star service from him and his team. I went through a horrific time in my life hit by a drunk driver in 2023. The entire team Karin and Angel were a huge help during a very difficult time. My older sister helped me when I couldn’t even move my neck to narrow down the best attorney. She had said hire Shannon Clark he is the one that stands out from all other Lawyers. Thank you Shannon and team.

Rose CanariniGoogle

Practice Areas

Education

Brigham Young University
B.M., 2017
Dean's List
University of Idaho
J.D., 2019

Bar & Court Admissions

Arizona, 2020
Idaho, 2020
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2021
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2020
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, 2020
Arizona Supreme Court, 2020
Idaho Supreme Court, 2020

Associations & Memberships

Arizona Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, Membership Committee
American Association for Justice, Member
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Advocate Member
Federal Bar Association, Member
J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Member
East Valley Bar Association, Member
Los Abogados, Arizona Hispanic Bar Association, Member
Arizona Asian American Bar Association, Member
Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division, Board Member