Valerie R. Edwards

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Valerie R. Edwards: Attorney with Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend

Biography

Ms. Edwards practices complex civil litigation with an emphasis on construction and real estate law. She has represented numerous developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in litigation in a variety of matters, including construction defect litigation, contract litigation, and litigation related to job site safety. Ms. Edwards represents real estate brokers and salespersons and insurance professionals in professional liability matters. Ms. Edwards is also experienced in a wide range of general insurance defense matters, including insurance bad faith litigation and bodily injury/wrongful death claims.

Professional Recognition
•Staff Writer, Arizona State Law Journal
•Volunteer Instructor, State Bar of Arizona Course on Professionalism

(Also at Phoenix, Arizona Office)

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Business Litigation
  • Construction Claims
  • Construction Litigation
  • General Legal Defense
  • Government Tort Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Negligence
  • Professional Liability
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • First Party Property

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University, B.S., 1991; Arizona State University, M.B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
Arizona State University College of Law, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Arizona; 1996, United States District Court for the District of Arizona; 2003, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; 2013, Florida; 2013, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 2019, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; 2016, United States Supreme Court
Memberships:

Professional Associations
•Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Executive Board Member (2009-2013)
•Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court (1995-2013)
•Maricopa County Bar Association, Chair, Construction Law Section (2006-2010); Secretary/Treasurer, Construction Law Section (2010-2011); Member at Large, Construction Law Section (2012)

ISLN:
911398289

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Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

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786-821-0228  Phone

561-893-9048  Fax

www.insurancedefense.net

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