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Jonathan Yu successfully secured a declaratory judgment in favor of a national insurance company, finding it properly prohibited its insureds from stacking Underinsured Motorist (“UM”) coverage under an auto policy. Arizona law prescribes the method by which insurance companies may prohibit “stacking” of UM coverages within their policies by, among other things, informing their insureds of their right to select one policy or coverage to apply to a claim. The company had paid its insureds $250,000 in UM benefits for a fatal car accident involving their son. The insureds sought an additional $250,0000 under their policy arguing the insurance company’s …

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After a two-and-a-half-week trial, Partners Jay Fradkin and Leanne Hay secured a complete defense verdict in favor of their client in a high stakes wrongful death case. The case alleged failure to diagnose cancer in a 45-year-old man, and the Plaintiff asked the jury to award up to $10,000,000 in damages. Congratulations to the team!…

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Attorneys at Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson have been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded through a rigorous process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.

In 2026, the firm is proud to have the following attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list:

Super Lawyers:

• James R. Broening – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense
• Richard K. Delo – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense
• Robert T. Sullivan – Civil Litigation: Defense

Rising Stars (a distinction, which honors outstanding early-career attorneys):

• Leanne Hay – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense

This continued recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence …

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After a two-week jury trial, dueling offers of judgment, and a jury demand for over $22,000,000, Partners Kate Corcoran and Michelle Donovan secured a defense verdict for a gastroenterologist in a high stakes medical malpractice case involving the death of a 41-year-old. Congratulations to the team!…

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Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson is proud to announce its recognition in the Best Lawyers® 2026 Best Law Firms rankings for Phoenix, reflecting the firm’s continued commitment to excellence and outstanding client service across multiple practice areas.

The firm received the following rankings:

Tier 1 — Phoenix

• Commercial Litigation
• Health Care Law
• Insurance Law
• Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Litigation – Health Care
• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Tier 2 — Phoenix

• Appellate Practice
• Construction Law
• Litigation – Construction

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Jim and Michelle, with outstanding assistance from litigation paralegal Sandi O’Connor, obtained a unanimous defense verdict after a two week jury trial. Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury to award $5.5 Million for claimed medical malpractice and violation of the Arizona Adult Protective Services Act (APSA). The case involved multiple complex issues relating to the interaction between Arizona Medical Malpractice and APSA claims.…

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In April 2023, Jonathan Yu was recognized for receiving the highest possible score from an insurance carrier client based on evaluation of his representation on claims, his responsiveness, and his ability to explain applicable law and procedure for the venue.  Congratulations, Jonathan!…

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For the third year in a row, Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson continues to partner with the ABA Section of Litigation’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program, a diversity initiative that places underrepresented law students in judicial internships in 12 locations nationwide, including Phoenix since 2006. …

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On March 7, 2023, Jessica Kokal helped lead the State Bar’s Professionalism course for the Civil session for the third time.  The course is a great way for Jessica to meld her practice in professional negligence and lawyer defense before the State Bar with the community.…

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Jessica Kokal and Robert Sullivan finished a three-week trial in February 2023 that involved a number of unique procedural and legal issues.  The ultimate jury verdict against their client was just over 3% of the total damages requested, and less than the offer of judgment served several weeks prior to trial, resulting in entitlement to Rule 68 sanctions further reducing the judgment. …