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Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr.
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Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr.

4.7
7 reviews

2438 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85719

Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury and 5 more

About Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr.

Leighton Rockafellow began his law practice in Tucson in 1973. A native of Geneva, Illinois, Leighton graduated from Geneva Community High School in 1966 and attended Southern Illinois University for his freshman and sophomore years. Transferring to the University of Arizona in 1968, Leighton completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration in 1970 and graduated from the Arizona College of Law in May 1973. Leighton was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona on September 29, 1973, the United States District Court on October 15, 1973, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 30, 1975, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America on March 26, 1979. Leighton has held the certification "Specialist in Injury & Wrongful Death" from the State Bar of Arizona since 1991. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1991), and named among the Super Lawyers of the Southwest for 2007. Leighton's Tucson injury law firm was one of the first to begin advertising in Tucson. Advertising continuously since 1983, Leighton has become one of the best known names in the Tucson legal community. As an injury and wrongful death specialist, Leighton's personal injury law firm in Tucson confines itself to personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, products liability, legal malpractice, and associated insurance law including bad faith and insurance breach of contract. Leighton is a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. Leighton Rockafellow is a member of the newly formed National Trial Lawyers and has been named one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in Arizona by National Trial Lawyers. His firm is a highly regarded Tucson personal injury law firm.

 

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Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. got this award in 2021

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Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
January 03, 2014
Hired Attorney

Mr. Rockafellow, a caring,very helpful person,very good listener. Help me though a very hard time in my life he is now a new friend to my family. If you need a kind and understanding lawyer you need to call Mr. Leighton H Rockafellow,and almost forgot his wonderful and caring STAFF is also by your side in your time of need wonderful people who am so PROUD to know Thank You Mr. Rockafellow and your wonderful STAFF Teresa Mitchell (Terri) xoxoxoxoxoxo

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2013
Hired Attorney

Professional, competent, caring, understanding, HONEST, great analytical ability, pays attention to detail, has logical reasoning, persuasiveness, has sound judgment.....Just to name a few qualities of what every attorney should have but does not. However, If YOU are searching for a Lawyer that puts YOU first and genuinely cares about you as the client....what are YOU waiting for? CALL NOW...not only do you get the best of the best in a lawyer BUT his receptionist Cheryl is AMAZING!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2012
Hired Attorney

It was a joy to work with Leighton and his staff. He works so hard to provide his clients with the best service possible. He is extremely professional, but showed so much compassion. He and his office staff provide the best service around. I would recommend him again and again!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2012
Hired Attorney

Leighton was very diligent, professional, empathetic, and thorough as he worked towards a settlement. Very professional and sensitive to our needs. I highly recommend him!

Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2023
Hired Attorney

You know you’ve hired the wrong attorney when the opposing attorney sitting across the table directly asked you why you aren’t asking for more money/awards because your damages and injuries are more severe. And Mr Rockafellow Sr just sits there silent, leaving you hanging. He advised me to “settle “ for the lower amount and sign away my right for future recovery for medical treatment that lasted for years because he didn’t want it to “drag out in court.” It is pathetic that the opposing lawyer is more supportive and your own lawyer so impotent. And he sat there silent. But he got his money.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Other 4
    • Animal Bites
    • Birth Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Car Accident

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Google Hangouts
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder
    Firm Name
    Rockafellow Law Firm
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    A. Uberti & C. v. Leonardo in & for Pima, 181 Ariz. 565 (1995)
    Gomez v. Maricopa County, 175 Ariz. 469 (App. 1993)
    Carroll v. Lee, 148 Ariz. 21 (App. 1985)
    Blankenship v. Duarte, 137 Ariz. 217 217 (App. 1983)
    Goclanney v. Desrochers, 135 Ariz. 240 (App. 1982)
    Ellis v. Caristi, 117 Ariz. 279 (App. 1977)
    Matter of Duryea, 115 Ariz. 86 (1977).
  • Additional Links
    https://www.rockafellowlaw.com/about-the-firm/leighton-rockafellow/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Arizona
    1973, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    1975, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1979, U.S. Supreme Court
    Limited admissions
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Arizona
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Arizona
    Class of 1970
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    AV Preeminent Judicial Edition Peer Review Rated Martindale Hubbell, Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Certified Specialist, Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    Geneva, Illinois, January 21, 1948
    Hobbies & Interests

    Published Author of Three Legal Suspense Novels: "Diminished Capacity" "Immaculate Deception" and "Final Option"

    Active in Community Choirs in Tucson since 1991

    Past Chairman of the University of Arizona Music Advisory Board

    Past Chairman of the Tucson Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

    Active Member of the American Association for Justice since 1974

    Past Member of Salpointe Catholic High School Foundation Board

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2438 East Broadway BoulevardTucson, AZ 85719U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Arizona and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. attended University of Arizona.
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    Mr. Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. is the Managing Partner of the firm.
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    Rockafellow Law Firm was established in 1975.

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