Tempe, AZ

David G. Hastings

David G. Hastings is the founder and president of Hastings and Hastings, P.C., established in 1981. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Business Administration and from the University of Arizona - James E. Rogers College of Law with distinction. Admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1979, he also practices in the U.S. Federal District Court of Arizona. He pioneered a discount fee model for accident victims and is involved in various charitable causes.

Frank Verderame

Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney and founding partner, specializing in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He is a Board Certified Specialist and has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers. A licensed pilot and lifelong motorcycle rider, he handles complex aviation and motorcycle accident cases. Frank is deeply involved in legal communities, serving on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice and the Board of Directors for the Melvin Belli Society, and is also active in community charity work.

Richard S. Plattner

Richard S. Plattner has been practicing law for more than four decades, establishing the right of married women to keep their last name in a pro bono case early in his career. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and has received numerous accolades including Phoenix Lawyer of the Year and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. He is known for his dedication to victim's rights, his work in the Phoenix legal community, and his involvement with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix.

Nick Verderame

Nick Verderame is a partner at Plattner Verderame Arizona Injury Lawyers, focusing on wrongful death, product liability, personal injury, and catastrophic injury cases. With a background in broadcast journalism, he is a skilled communicator and advocate. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and received the Wiedemann & Wysocki Award. Nick holds leadership roles in various legal organizations and is actively involved in community sports and charity work in Phoenix.

Kathleen Wieneke

Kathleen Wieneke is a Partner and nationally recognized trial lawyer. She specializes in governmental liability defense, including civil rights claims, excessive force, and road design cases, with over 30 years of experience. Her achievements include multiple top civil defense verdicts in Arizona. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and has received numerous honors including Southwest Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Kathy is also a recognized trainer for law enforcement agencies.

Robert R. Rothstein

Robert R. Rothstein was a founding partner of the firm in 1976. His practice focused on complex civil and criminal litigation, with an emphasis on civil rights, catastrophic injury, commercial and business torts, and white-collar criminal law. He was a frequent speaker and instructor on trial practice and substantive law. He was recognized in 'Best Lawyers in America' and 'Super Lawyers'.

Lawrence Ruiz

Lawrence Ruiz, Esq. is a founding member of Blackwell Ruiz Injury Law, hailing from Northern California. He earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law. He was recognized as a Top 40 under 40 attorney by the American Trial Lawyers Association and a Super Lawyer from 2015-2019. He is involved in various community and charity activities.