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John D. Harris 
Scottsdale, Arizona
Partner
phone (480) 991-7677
(800) 541-4477 (Toll Free)
fax (480) 991-0058
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John Harris, a partner with Knapp & Roberts, is a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation experience throughout the State of Arizona.  His practice is devoted to helping those with serious personal injuries as well as those affected by a loved-one's wrongful death. 

 

John was raised in Texas, and then moved to Phoenix, Arizona.  He is a graduate of Arizona State University (B.S. 1974), served in the United States Air Force and then graduated from the University of Arkansas (J.D. 1981).

 

Mr. Harris is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He gives each client personal attention, first identifying the particular issues unique to the client and the client's needs and then working toward an appropriate resolution of the their claims, whether through settlement or trial.

 

Mr. Harris' cases involve wrongful death matters, medical malpractice matters, trucking and automobile accidents, nursing home abuse, assisted living facility neglect, premises liability matters, product liability, sexual assault and other negligence and serious personal injuries.

Areas of Practice:
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Trucking and Automobile Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse
Assisted Living Facility Neglect
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Sexual Assault
Other Negligence and Serious Personal Injuries
Bar Admissions:
Arizona, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
U.S. District Court District of Arizona
Education:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence


Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 1974
B.S., Bachelor of Science


Honors and Awards:
Air Force Commendation Medal, 1977, U.S.A.F.


Recipient, Thomas Brockmeyer Leadership Award, Sigma Nu, 1981


Commissioner Pro-Tem, Maricopa County, Arizona Juvenile Court, 1986 - Present


Augmenting Member, NORAD Inspector General Team, U.S.A.F., 1976-1978


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Association for Justice, 1985 - Present


Arizona Trial Lawyers Association/Arizona Association for Justice


Maricopa County Bar Association, 1982 - Present


State Bar of Arizona


Fraternities/Sororities:
Sigma Nu
Phi Alpha Delta
  • American Association For Justice
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association AzTLA
  • Public Justice

The Knapp & Roberts law firm represents serious injury and wrongful death clients throughout Arizona, including the communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma in the Valley of the Sun — Maricopa County, Pinal County, Coconino County, Yuma County, and Gila County.