Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1989
An Arizona native, Todd Julian is one of approximately 250 attorneys certified as an Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. He is recognized among Arizona's Finest Lawyers and is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell.
Todd's practice primarily concentrates on personal injury and insurance defense litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, negligence, premises liability, civil rights litigation, public entity and government liability. Todd also represents insurance and institutional clients in environmental litigation, toxic torts, and coverage disputes. He has represented numerous Indian tribes in Arizona and tribal courts in the Western United States.
Honors & Awards
Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers 2012
Selected, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2011
Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 in Martindale Hubbell
Representative Engagements
Represents large grocery store chain in premises liability, auto-trucking and other personal injury claims
Represents risk retention trust in litigation arising from claims against school districts
Represents insurance carrier in general liability claims against Native American tribes and casinos
Represents plaintiffs and defendants in significant/catastrophic personal injury claims arising from auto accidents premises liability, general negligence
Professional Leadership
Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Inns of Court Foundation
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
State Bar of Arizona
Communications Advisory Committee, 1996 - present; Chair 1998 -2000
Peer Review Committee, 2000 - present, Chair 2004 - present
Maricopa County Bar Association
Bench-Bar Committee, 1995 - present, Chair 2002-2003
Former board member, Phoenix License and Appeals Board
Reported Cases
Ward v. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 178 Ariz. 350, 873 P.2d 688 (Ct. App. 1994)
Cook v. Avi Casino Enterprises, 548 F.3d 719 (9th Cir. 2008), cert. denied 129 S. Ct. 2159 (2009)
Beltran v. Harrah's Arizona Corporation, 220 Ariz. 29, 202 P.3d 494 (Ct. App. 2008)
Community Involvement
Former President, Arizona Deer Association
City of Phoenix License Appeals Board
(Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization)
