Kinerk, Schmidt & Sethi, P.L.L.C.

About this office:

Burt Kinerk, Ted Schmidt, Jim Dyer and Dev Sethi have merged their talents into one of the most formidable plaintiff's personal injury law firms in the State of Arizona. The firm members have successfully concluded individual cases in excess of $100,000,000.00 in compensatory and punitive damages, including claims involving products liability, medical malpractice, aviation, government negligence, automobile, highway and motor carrier liability, and the unusual tort claims for outrage, condemnation, assault and battery and excessive use of force, dram shop, insurance coverage disputes, insurance company bad faith, inverse eminent domain, flood damage, L-tryptophan and breast implant litigation. The firm's practice is truly statewide. Burt Kinerk has 43 years of experience, and his pilot rating not only facilitates the handling of aviation accident cases, but also allows for quick and timely response within and without the state of Arizona. Burt has also been actively engaged in entertainment law and representation of sports figures, including players and coaches. Bob Beal has 36 years of experience and has been recognized as a relentless and effective lawyer representing victims. Ted Schmidt is listed in "Best Lawyers in America," is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and Founding Chairman of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, and in his 28 year career has distinguished himself in the courtroom, in the classroom, and as an author. Jim Dyer has 27 years of experience and is well-known for outstanding results in cases involving medical malpractice, automobile negligence, premises liability, excessive use of force, and insurance bad faith. Burt Kinerk, and Ted Schmidt have been previously listed, and this firm is now listed, in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. The firm members have been invited to speak on various liability and damage issues before groups such as the State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Western Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, University of Arizona College of Law, National Business Institute, Arizona Association of Defense Council and the Arizona Legislature.