Maria’s law school experience included legal externships with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Liability Management Section, the Arizona Supreme Court, Staff Attorney’s Office, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was a Constitutional Law Teaching Assistant, a member of the Women Law Students’ Association, a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, a Law Ambassador for the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, an Arizona Legal Center Volunteer, and a CourtWorks Volunteer.
Maria earned the following honors and awards in law school:
- Highest Pro Bono Distinction
- Arizona State Law Journal: Outstanding Note and Comment Contribution
- CALI Awards: Legal Method & Writing, Legal Advocacy, Constitutional Law, and Juvenile Law
Representation Experience
- $950,000 settlement for wrongful death due to motor vehicle-bike accident. (2023)
- $750,000 settlement for client in a motor vehicle accident in Maricopa County, Arizona. (2023)
- $575,000 settlement for motor vehicle accident in Apache Junction, Arizona. (2023)
- $525,000 settlement for motor vehicle-motorcycle accident in Tempe Arizona. (2023)
- $4,250,000 settlement for clients in a motor vehicle accident in Phoenix, Arizona. (2023)
honors & awards
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2024
Events
- Panelist, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, “How to Summer,” April 5, 2023.
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Study Abroad
Study Abroad Program in Israel, France, Belgium, and Italy
J. Martin
Catastrophic Personal Injury Client
100% would recommend, especially Maria Raciti. Communicative, transparent and professional.
Shawna Vanley
Catastrophic Personal Injury Client
Bob Boatman and Maria Raciti are representing me in a serious GSW case. I feel so relieved to have them on my side. They are super responsive and truly care about my injuries. They’re not going to take the first and easiest settlement offer; they’re fighting for just compensation. I highly recommend anyone needing an injury attorney call Bob and Maria and the G&K injury team.
Chantel Padilla
My son was struck on his motorcycle by a careless driver [and] the injuries sustained were life threatening. … From the moment we became clients with G&K, we were treated with dignity, concern and respect. My first point of contact was [intake specialist] Angel Medina, he was efficient and on point with communication and gathering everything that was needed. Robert Boatman explained in detail the entire process and answered all my questions honestly and thoroughly. Finally, Maria Raciti officially represented our case and was absolutely top notch! … I 100% recommend this firm and if you get an opportunity to retain Maria Raciti, know you will have a warrior on your side!
Corina Mari
You never want to find yourself needing an injury attorney, but if you do, having someone with experience, vast knowledge of the law, and a caring way of dealing with you, is beyond necessary! I found all of that and MORE with Maria Raciti and Matt Boatman. Dealing with Maria through this process has truly been a pleasure, and quite a relief! All I had to do was let them handle it. I always felt informed, cared about, and fought for. I can’t say enough about the level of appreciation I have for their hard work and dedication to get the absolute best result possible. And that’s exactly what they did. Thank you!
Kat Sumter
Great experience with Matt Boatman and his team they made a stressful situation very comfortable an easy hands on experience for me. Thank you again.
Ryan Thurman
Excellent experience with Gallagher & Kennedy. They fulfilled all that I had hoped. The communication throughout the process was great and they made everything simple for me. I highly recommend them. Working with Matt Boatman and Maria Raciti was a fantastic experience.
Ronny Gorkin
A special thanks to Matt Boatman, Maria Raciti... . You did a fantastic job in resolving it in a timely manner which was very helpful and everyone involved deserves a special thanks for your support and time and effort. If I should ever need help with anything or know of anyone who is need of help, I will definitely let them know how much you all did. Thank you to Maria for your support - your kindness is truly amazing. A special thanks to Angel Medina for helping me through this review process. Also, thank you to Matt and Bob Boatman who met with me the first time and a great thanks to Christine who always kept me updated throughout my case.
Zach Smith
I had a fantastic experience with Gallagher & Kennedy when it represented me in my personal injury lawsuit. Maria Raciti was the attorney who worked with me on my case. She was kind, sympathetic, and an incredible communicator regarding the status of my case and case strategy. And she fought incredibly hard to get me as much compensation as she could every step of the way. In sum, every interaction I had with Ms. Raciti and with the law firm was a great experience. I highly recommend choosing this firm!
John Conner
Exceptional Service Beyond Borders! From the moment we were referred to this firm by a friend, it became clear that their reputation for excellent service was well-deserved. Despite being out of state and knowing that we wouldn't ultimately be able to become their clients due to geographic limitations, they offered us tremendous support and guidance. Especially Maria Raciti. She was a lighthouse for us in the middle of a storm that we were lost in. She was the kindness that we needed in that moment and we'll never forget what she did for us. The team was incredibly helpful as well in explaining our options and navigating the complex legal landscape, ensuring we understood every step of the process. Their commitment to our case was remarkable—they not only provided expert advice but also connected us with a fantastic attorney in our own state, who was just as diligent and competent. Their professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond even without the incentive of a direct client relationship truly set them apart. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough for anyone seeking trustworthy and effective legal assistance. They are truly a firm that cares about people, not just cases.
Russell Rhodes
I hired Gallagher & Kennedy to represent me for a motorcycle accident I was in. Maria Raciti (my attorney) has been awesome!! Very professional, has informed me promptly about any changes in my case. Responds to my emails about questions I have about my case almost immediately. She is very nice and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her!!