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Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, P.C.

United States 2025

General Information

Year founded: 1995
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Overview

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Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart is one of the most respected firms within the southwestern legal community. Its commitment to provide the highest-quality legal advice and representation has warranted its hard-earned reputation.


The firm's founding partners, Mike Beale and John Micheaels, with national reputations in their own right, are recognized in Woodward/White's biannual publication Best Lawyers in America. Both are Fellows with the American College of Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious organization of trial attorneys in the country, which is limited to only 1% of all lawyers in the U.S. Both are also listed among the top 29 lawyers in the Valley specializing in personal injury and civil litigation, according to Phoenix Magazine and both are Fellows in the International Society of Barristers. John is a member of the International Association of Trial Attorneys. The firm has been named one of America's Best Law Firms for the past three years. John Micheaels has been Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix for a number of years and Michael Beale was named Lawyer of the Year in 2012.


The Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart team of highly qualified attorneys has over 75 years experience in personal injury and civil litigation. In addition, the firm employs a team of valuable support staff including paralegals, nurse consultants, legal secretaries and administrative staff - all available to assist with case and trial preparation.

Rankings

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, P.C. is metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Phoenix
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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Regional Rankings

Phoenix
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

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  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Railroad Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, P.C. has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, P.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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  • America's Best Law Firm
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