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

Languages

Spanish
Mandarin Chinese

Press Releases

Events

“SCOTUS 2023-2024 Case Review: Moyle v. United States,” Presenter, Thurgood Marshall American Inns of Court, May 22, 2024
“Advanced Insurance Bad Faith in Arizona” for the National Business Institute, Co-Speaker with Dr. Paul D. Friedman, May 5, 2022
“Auto Insurance, UM/UIM, Bad Faith, and Liens in Arizona” for the National Business Institute, Co-Speaker with Dr. Paul D. Friedman, February 8, 2022
Presentation to the Idaho Governor’s Salmon Workgroup courtesy of the James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research and the Idaho Office of Species Conservation, November 19, 2019

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

Bill King at Gallagher & Kennedy is so kind, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with! He helped make sure my medical bills and other expenses were covered following my car accident. I highly recommend him and the team at Gallagher & Kennedy.

Breanna BirkGoogle

As a rule, I don’t give reviews…ever. I am making an exception in this case. I had a motorcycle accident, where I was very lucky to keep my leg…and my life. In my search, for the BEST lawyer…Gallagher & Kennedy was my first stop, of 6 scheduled appointments with potential lawyers that day. It was immediately apparent…I already found my team. During my rehabilitation, including 2 major surgeries, I was consistently updated about the details pertaining to my case. The best way I can describe this legal team is…Taking care of business! They got me a 7 figure settlement…In Less than 1 year…just as I got back on my feet, and walking around again! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! If I ever need ANY legal assistance, as long as I live, I already got my team. Just the fact that I am making this review, should tell you, all you need to know. 6 outta 5 Stars!!! You gave me my Dream Life!!

Blake BenedictGoogle

I highly highly recommend anyone to use this law firm…. Best lawyers out there!

TREV P.Yelp

After I lost my son and speaking to a trusted friend, I retained Bill King at Gallagher & Kennedy. From the very first in-person meeting we had, the whole G&K team-including Bill [King], Shannon Clark, Bob Boatman and Eleanor Shaffer-provided first rate representation and worked tirelessly to pursue my case, while also keeping me informed and involved every step of the way. Not only were they great advocates but they were also truly understanding, compassionate, empathetic and caring people during this difficult time. Previously, I had no experience with personal injury lawsuits and was unsure of what to expect. I could not have been more pleased with G&K’s representation, professionalism and advocacy. I would highly recommend Bill King and the entire team at G&K to anyone who needs the attention, care and legal skill they demonstrated in my case.

Amy BealGoogle

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
Arizona Thurgood Marshall, American Inn of Court, Member
Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division, Executive Board Member, Current; Barrister’s Ball Planning Committee, 2024