Best Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tucson (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian's Peter Akmajian has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice since 2007 and is a State Bar Certified Specialist since 1998.
- Snyder & Wenner is named a Best Law Firm for Medical Malpractice in Tucson by U.S. News & World Report.
- Four Tucson firms hold Board Certification in Injury and Wrongful Death from the State Bar of Arizona — the state's highest specialty credential.
- Showard Law Firm's Sarah Showard (NYU Law, 1988) has specialized exclusively in medical malpractice since 1990, per TopRatedExperts.
- Goldberg & Osborne was voted #1 personal injury firm in Arizona by Ranking Arizona four consecutive years (2021–2024), handling wrongful death among other claims.
Based on cross-referencing 12 authoritative sources including Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), and the State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialists directory, here are the top medical malpractice and wrongful death lawyers in Tucson for 2026.
Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Tucson — Ranked by Specialty Credentials
- Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian — Peter Akmajian recognized by the prestigious Best Lawyers in America since 2007 for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury; State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist since 1998; AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; over $150 million recovered per Expertise.com.
- Snyder & Wenner, P.C. — Named Best Law Firm in Tucson for Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report; listed among Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
- Showard Law Firm — Sarah J. Showard (NYU Law, 1988) has specialized in medical malpractice since 1990; ranked #4 in Tucson by TopRatedExperts; member of Arizona Association for Justice.
- The Leader Law Firm — John P. Leader handles brain injuries and medical malpractice per LawInfo, an established legal directory; listed as Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters) with nearly 35 years of experience; Avvo rating 9.2 Superb per TopRatedExperts.
- Rockafellow Law Firm — Leighton Rockafellow Jr. recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2023; AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 35+ years of practice per Expertise.com.
Top Wrongful Death Attorneys in Tucson — Board-Certified Specialists
The State Bar of Arizona awards Board Certification in Injury and Wrongful Death — Arizona's highest specialty credential. Four Tucson-area firms hold this certification:
- Hollingsworth Kelly Law Firm — Louis Hollingsworth certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the State Bar since 2013; recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2010; Lawyer Legion Top Pick 2025; over $10 million in settlements per U.S. News.
- Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian — Peter Akmajian certified by the State Bar since 1998; also recognized by Best Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell (AV Rated).
- Breyer Law Offices (The Husband and Wife Law Team) — Mark Breyer is Board Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the State Bar; Avvo 10.0 Superb and Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated per TopRatedExperts; ranked #7–#9 in Arizona by Ranking Arizona (AZ Big Media).
- Jensen Phelan Law Firm — Board Certified by Arizona State Board of Certification per the State Bar directory; Chris Jensen and Sean Phelan bring 50+ years combined experience; listed among Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).
National Trial Lawyers and Peer-Review Picks for Wrongful Death
- Saavedra Law Firm, PLC — Freddy Saavedra recognized as Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers in 2018 and 2019; secured a $1 million wrongful death settlement per LawInfo; veteran-owned practice.
- Goldberg & Osborne — Voted #1 personal injury firm in Arizona by Ranking Arizona four consecutive years (2021–2024); AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; listed among ThreeBestRated top picks in Tucson.
- Ruben Law Group — Ruben Canastillo recognized as Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers; listed in the LawInfo directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Tucson medical malpractice lawyer has the longest recognition by Best Lawyers in America?
Peter Akmajian of Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian has been recognized by the prestigious Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice since 2007 — the longest continuous recognition among Tucson personal injury attorneys in that directory.
Which Tucson law firms are Board Certified in Wrongful Death by the State Bar of Arizona?
Four firms hold this certification: Hollingsworth Kelly Law Firm (Louis Hollingsworth, certified since 2013), Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian (Peter Akmajian, certified since 1998), Breyer Law Offices (Mark Breyer), and Jensen Phelan Law Firm, all listed in the State Bar of Arizona's Certified Specialists directory.
Is Snyder & Wenner recognized by U.S. News for medical malpractice in Tucson?
Yes. Snyder & Wenner, P.C. was named a Best Law Firm in Tucson for both Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury by U.S. News & World Report, and Snyder & Wenner attorneys are also listed among Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Which Tucson wrongful death attorney has the highest Avvo rating?
Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices holds a perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo rating per TopRatedExperts, in addition to being Board Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the State Bar of Arizona and AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Are there Tucson attorneys recognized by the National Trial Lawyers for wrongful death cases?
Freddy Saavedra of Saavedra Law Firm was named a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers (2018–2019) and secured a $1 million wrongful death settlement. Ruben Canastillo of Ruben Law Group was recognized as both Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney.