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Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC

United States 2025

Overview

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart is one of the most respected firms within the southwestern legal community. Its commitment to provide the highest-quality legal advice and representation has warranted its hard-earned reputation.


The firm's founding partners, Mike Beale and John Micheaels, with national reputations in their own right, are recognized in Woodward/White's biannual publication Best Lawyers in America. Both are Fellows with the American College of Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious organization of trial attorneys in the country, which is limited to only 1% of all lawyers in the U.S. Both are also listed among the top 29 lawyers in the Valley specializing in personal injury and civil litigation, according to Phoenix Magazine and both are Fellows in the International Society of Barristers. John is a member of the International Association of Trial Attorneys. The firm has been named one of America's Best Law Firms for the past three years. John Micheaels has been Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix for a number of years and Michael Beale was named Lawyer of the Year in 2012.


The Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart team of highly qualified attorneys has over 75 years experience in personal injury and civil litigation. In addition, the firm employs a team of valuable support staff including paralegals, nurse consultants, legal secretaries and administrative staff - all available to assist with case and trial preparation.

Founded:
1995
Size:
5
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Practice Areas:
4
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

Phoenix

Tier
1
Phoenix
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Phoenix
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Phoenix
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Phoenix
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Phoenix
Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional

Phoenix

Tier
1
Phoenix
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Phoenix
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Phoenix
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Phoenix
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Phoenix
Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Railroad Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart PC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
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