Steven J. German
Steve German has been practicing law in Arizona since 1993, and is also licensed (currently inactive-status) in Ohio. Steve spent six years employed at a large law firm in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1999, Steve started his own law firm, devoting his practice to protecting individual rights. His clients are victims of insurance companies that refuse to pay long-term disability benefits, victims (and surviving families) of rollover and tread-separation accidents, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other tort-related incidents.
Beginning in 1999, Steve formed a close allegiance and working relationship with Tab Turner, an Arkansas attorney, who has twice been named national Trial Lawyer of the Year, and who is perhaps best known for his work against Ford (Rollovers) and Firestone (Tread-Separations). That close working relationship continues to this day as together they routinely litigate catastrophic loss claims against Ford, Firestone, Cooper Tire, TRW, and other large corporations that manufacture automobiles and tires.
In 2003, Danny Adelman joined Steve, and together they formed Adelman German, PLC. They have thrived together as a Firm and their practice has grown considerably.
In 2005, Michelle ("MJ") Johnson joined their practice as an up and coming Trial Lawyer, and in 2007, one of Arizona's most prominent attorneys, Robert D. Myers (Hon.), formerly the presiding judge of the Maricopa County Courts, joined Adelman German, PLC, as "Of-Counsel".
The Firm is located in the heart of Scottsdale's greenbelt area known as McCormick Ranch; just West of the Via de Ventura exit off of the 101. More can be learned about Steve, Danny and their law firm, Adelman German, PLC, at: www.AdelmanGerman.com.
Year Joined Firm
- 1999
Areas of Practice
- 35% Bad Faith Insurance Law - Long Term Disability (Professionals)
- 35% Vehicle Rollovers and Tread Separations
- 20% Professional Negligence - Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice
- 5% Insurance Subrogation
- 5% Litigation & Appeals
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 1993
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1994
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1995
- Ohio, 1993
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. (Cum Laude) - 1992
- Law Review: Journal of Law and Health, Contributor, 1990 - 1992
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.A. - June, 1989
- Major: International Studies
- Minor: French
Published Works
- Scottsdale Insurance Company (subrogee to Todd Andrews) v. Anthony Cendejas, TOPA, Inc., 2009 WL 530780, 551 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 17, Ariz.App. Div. 1, March 03, 2009 (NO. 1 CA-CV 08-0001), Designation of Non-Party at Fault, 2009
- JNS Holding Corp. v. Superior Court in and for County of Maricopa, 183 Ariz. 98, 900 P.2d 1234, Ariz.App. Div. 1, August 10, 1995 (NO. 1 CA-SA95-0174), Appeals, 1995
Representative Cases
Representative Clients
- Orthodontists, Periodontists, and Dentists
- Anesthesiologists; Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiologist
- Surgeons, Hand-Shoulder Specialists, General Surgeons
- Radiological Specialists
- Dermatologists
- Business Owners, General Contractors
- Chiropractors
- CPA, Annuitist
- Health-Care Administrator
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Council for Jews with Special Needs, President, 1999 - 2001
- National Bar Foundation, Member, 1997 - 1999
- Maricopa County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors/President-Elect, 1996 - 1999
- National Advisory Council - Cleveland Marshall College-of-Law, Member, 2004 - 2009
Past Employment Positions
- O'Connor Cavanagh Anderson Killingsworth Westover & Beshears, Attorney, 1993 - February 21, 1999
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Lawyers Program, 1993 - 1997
- Court House Experience Program, 1994 - 1997
Ancillary Businesses
- Make n' Law, LLC
Languages
- French
Fraternities/Sororities
- Zeta Beta Tau