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J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber has dedicated his 45-year-career to plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, and general civil litigation. A Certified Specialist in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation, Ty represents plaintiff’s in cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith, burn injuries, construction site accidents, defective road design, dog bites, small engine and helicopter crashes, motor vehicle accidents (including motorcycle, tractor-trailer and truck, bicycle, and pedestrian-involved MVAs), premises liability, and product recalls.

J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber

Ty is a sustaining member, past president, and member of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Association for Justice, and is a member of the American Association for Justice. Ty has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and recognized by his peers with a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. In addition, Ty is recognized annually by Southwest Super LawyersBest Lawyers in America, and Arizona’s Finest Lawyers.

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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • $1,375,000 Motorcycle Wrongful Death Settlement

Ty Taber and Jonathan Litster secured a $1,375,000 settlement for the family of a young man tragically killed in a motorcycle crash. The case involved complex insurance issues, including a $50,000 policy limit from the at-fault driver and a challenge to the family’s Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. The insurer attempted to cap the recovery at $250,000 under Arizona’s anti-stacking statute, but Ty and Jonathan successfully proved that multiple policies applied and the insurer’s documentation failed to meet statutory requirements. Their efforts led to an additional $1,025,000 recovery—more than triple the initial offer.

Education

  • California Western School of Law
    J.D., 1977
  • Arizona State University
    B.S., 1973

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona, 1978
  • California, 1977
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Associations & Memberships

  • State Bar of Arizona, Member
  • State Bar of California, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • Arizona Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, Board of Directors, Past President
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
  • Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2010-Present
  • Arizona Court Reporter Board, 2008-2016

Press Releases

Speaking Engagements

  • “Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases,” Lorman Education Services
  • “Professionalism Course,” State Bar of Arizona
  • “Basis Trial Skills: Voir Dire and Opening Statement,” State Bar of Arizona
  • “Discovery Techniques,” State Bar of Arizona