J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber
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J. Tyrrell ‘Ty’ Taber has dedicated his 45-year career to plaintiffs personal injury, wrongful death, and general civil litigation. A Certified Specialist in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona, Ty represents plaintiffs in cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith, burn injuries, construction site accidents, defective road design, dog bites, small engine and helicopter crashes, motor vehicle accidents (including motorcycle, tractor-trailer and truck, bicycle, and pedestrian-involved MVAs), premises liability, and product recalls.

J. Tyrrell “Ty” Taber

Ty is a sustaining member, past president, and member of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Association for Justice, and is a member of the American Association for Justice. Ty has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and recognized by his peers with a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. In addition, Ty is recognized annually by Southwest Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Arizona’s Finest Lawyers.

See Ty’s profile on our personal injury website.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

  • Obtained $1,375,000 settlement for the family of a young man killed in a motorcycle crash.
    In a motorcycle wrongful death case involving a single adult male, Ty Taber and Jonathan Litster secured a $1,325,000 settlement from the first-party insurance carrier and full policy limits of $50,000 from the at-fault driver. We successfully argued against the insurer’s attempt to limit recovery under Arizona’s anti-stacking statute (A.R.S. § 20-259.01(H)), which would have limited the family’s recovery to $250,000  under their Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. Ty and Jonathan found that multiple vehicles and policies were available, and proved that the insurer’s policies and client notices did not comply with the statute. On behalf of the grieving family, Ty and Jonathan recovered an additional $1,025,000—more than triple the initial offer—for a total settlement of $1,375,000.

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

  • Arizona, 1978
  • California, 1977
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • State Bar of Arizona, Member
  • State Bar of California, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • Arizona Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, Board of Directors, Past President
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2010-Present
  • Arizona Court Reporter Board, 2008-2016

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Certified Specialist in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death, State Bar of Arizona
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Superb 10.0 Attorney Rating, AVVO®
  • North Valley Top Lawyer, 2020
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2016-2025
  • Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2020
  • Southwest Super Lawyers®, Personal Injury General: Plaintiff, 2010, 2013-2025
  • Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2010-Present
  • Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyer, Personal Injury, 2022, 2024

News

Events

  • “Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases,” Lorman Education Services
  • “Professionalism Course,” State Bar of Arizona
  • “Basis Trial Skills: Voir Dire and Opening Statement,” State Bar of Arizona
  • “Discovery Techniques,” State Bar of Arizona
  • “Medical Marijuana Initiative Litigation,” University of Arizona Law School

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Kevin Etheridge
Catastrophic Personal Injury Client
Ty Taber is persistent and professional. I would not hesitate to make a Five Star recommendation.
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Lona McCumber
They were extremely compassionate, caring, professional, personable, even though this case was so very traumatic to our family. They explained everything to us in detail so that we understood perfectly what was happening and what the next process needs to be without making us feel ignorant and or stupid because we didn't have any legal background. They were absolutely wonderful I couldn't imagine going through this with anyone else!
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Robert Dalton
Professional, practical approach with impeccable follow thru…5 Stars in every way….