John T. Shoaf

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John T. Shoaf: Attorney with Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.

Biography

John T. (J.T.) Shoaf’s practice includes a broad range of insurance defense, civil litigation, and complex commercial litigation matters. He represents clients in litigation matters dealing with construction defects, aviation and airline liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, health care, and products liability claims. J.T. has also handles environmental litigation matters.

J.T. is experienced in managing litigation matters in various state and federal trial courts, including leading jury trials to verdict. He also conducts mediations and arbitrations for a broad range of civil litigation and insurance-related disputes involving construction defect, aviation and airline liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, health care, and products liability claims.

J.T. is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in History and his law degree. While in law school, he received a certificate in Law Science & Technology, with specialties in both Environmental Law and Health Law.

Legal Updates & Firm News

Aug 16, 2024 - General

Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Attorneys are once again Recognized as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Aug 23, 2023 - Press Release

The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”;“Ones to Watch”; and “Best Lawyers”

Presentations & Publications

• Presenter, “A Paralegal’s Guide to Pleadings, Motions, Discovery Request and Briefs,” National Business Institute (2017)

Professional Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Insurance (2021-2026)

• The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Construction (2026)

• Phoenix Magazine (2025) Top Lawyers - Aviation Law

• Phoenix Magazine (2022-2024) Top Lawyers - Health Care Law

Community Involvement

•Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (Board of Directors)
•Arizona Center for Youth Resources (pro bono counsel to Board of Directors)
•Arizona State University Alumni Association
•Arizona State Sun Devil Club Membe

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Insurance
  • Litigation
  • Health Care Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction Law
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Aviation Liability
  • Environmental Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University, B.A., History, 2002
Law School Attended:
Arizona State University, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Arizona; 2016, Washington; 2007, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Memberships:

Professional Associations

•State Bar of Arizona
•Construction Law Section
•Maricopa County Bar Association
•American Bar Association
•Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
•Defense Research Institute
•Arizona State University Alumni Association
•Arizona State Sun Devil Club
•Horace Rumpole Inn of Court

Birth Information:
Phoenix, Arizona
ISLN:
919706758

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602-254-4878  Fax

www.gustlaw.com/attorneys/john-t-shoaf

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