Gail Barsky, Esquire

Scottsdale, Arizona 480-***-**** ad213y@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailbarsky/

SUMMARY- State Bar of Arizona 2011

Experienced Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Attorney with 20+ year record of successful trial and settlement results for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Provide claims departments with legal opinions and strategies. Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges.

Professional Highlights: 2021-2023 Prepare Litigate (32) First-Chair Jury Trials in Maricopa County Superior Court.

Litigate (1,000+) Arbitrations Mediations (500+) Depositions.

AVVO Attorney Rating 10.0 out 10.

200+ (5) STAR Client Reviews.

Litigation Experience: Trucking Accidents Police Brutality Wrongful Death Auto Accidents Premises Liability Construction Defect and Fire Scene Investigation litigation.

Provide Training Programs for over 12 years to Claims Departments and Junior-Level Attorneys.

Maintain litigation quality control rating for 10 consecutive years of 97% or above on audited litigation files.

EXPERIENCE

Judge Pro Tem Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ 2022-Present

Pro Tem Judges are volunteer retired Judges and qualified attorneys who have temporary authority to serve as Superior Court Judges preside over proceedings that may include activities ranging from alternative dispute resolution mediation short trials. In-House Counsel Fredloya Insurance Company

Phoenix, AZ 2020-2023

Arizona Staff Counsel Senior Attorney Martinez, Dieterich & Zarcone Legal Group (Formerly Chavez Legal Group)

Insurance Defense Attorney assigned 98% of litigation in Arizona, provide daily advice to attorneys and claims professionals as to legal issues that arise in handling of case files In addition, independently handle full litigation caseload of 120-140 cases.

First Chair jury trial experience In 2021-2023 litigate prepare 32 Jury Trials 7 Trials to Verdict.

Work under the direction of Regional Managing Attorneys to ensure metric-based company goals are met, quality work produced, staff are adequately prepared for trial and arbitrations through review of productivity to assess performance and conform to Company objectives.

Meet Company Litigation Guidelines ensure staff are in compliance with guidelines on status reports to carrier, completion of discovery and depositions, timely medical record retention through subpoenas, and cases advance timely through the litigation process.

Provide individual mentoring and training for junior attorneys in trial preparation and strategy, preparation of jury instructions, Voir Dire, motions, opening closing arguments, expert witness examinations.

Open Staff Counsel Arizona office- implement layout design of office space, technology and equipment, recruit, hire and train legal and support staff. Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney MayesTelles Law Firm Coverage Criminal Defense Phoenix, AZ 2018-2020

Plaintiff Personal Injury Areas of Litigation: Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Automobile Accidents, and Trucking Accidents.

Plaintiff personal injury practice independently handle pre-litigation and complex civil litigation caseload of approximately 120, from the pleadings stage through jury trial represent clients in State and Federal Courts.

Provide coverage to criminal defense attorneys in the firm, when scheduling conflicts arose.

National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 in Arizona for Plaintiff Personal Injury. Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney Goldberg & Osborne & Suzuki Law Firms Phoenix AZ 2015- 2017

Managing Attorney for Plaintiff personal injury high-volume practice;

Independently handle pre-litigation and civil litigation caseload of approximately 400+ pre-litigation files;

50 litigation cases from the pleadings stage through jury trial with staff of paralegals. Insurance Defense Trial Attorney Resnick & Louis Law Firm Scottsdale, AZ 2011- 2015

• Law firm specializing in general liability insurance defense, products liability, automobile accidents and construction defect litigation.

Independently manage insurance defense litigation as Panel Counsel for twenty-five (25) different insurance carriers in State and federal courts.

Chair- Firm Community Outreach Program & Public Relations - 3 years. Founding Partner Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney Barsky Law Offices Philadelphia, PA 2004-2011

General practice law firm with specialty in plaintiff personal injury litigation. In-House Counsel Managing Trial Attorney Nationwide Insurance Company Philadelphia, PA 1990-2003

• Litigate First-Chair jury level cases.

• Handle full litigation caseload of 90+ files for entire tenure of employment.

• Lead team to become preferred provider handling 94% of carrier’s litigation.

• Supervise performance of diverse team of 6-9 attorneys and 10 support staff.

• Exceed 1,800 billable hour annual requirement, by 200 hours, consistently for 13 years.

• Accountable for $5M annual budget.

• Manage Trial Division operation within budget each consecutive year.

• Increase productivity with uniform reporting and risk assessment protocols.

• Consistently attain for over 10 years- 98% ranking on Client Satisfaction Surveys.

• Provide Training Programs for over 12 years to Claims Departments and Junior-Level Attorneys.

• Maintain litigation quality control rating for 10 consecutive years of 97% or above on audited litigation files.

EDUCATION

Temple University School of Law Philadelphia, PA LL.M. Trial Advocacy Temple University School of Law Philadelphia, PA J.D. Dean’s List -3rd Year Temple University Philadelphia, PA B.A. Magna cum laude

Student Commencement Speaker for Law-School and College Graduations.

Appointed by Governor to Temple University Board of Trustees served (7) years. STATE BAR LICENSES

State Bar of Arizona

State Bar of Pennsylvania

Adjunct Professor- Brighton College & Paralegal Institute - Phoenix, AZ Teach Wills, Trusts and Estates and Legal Research Maricopa Bar Association-Board of Directors

Scottsdale Bar Association-Board of Directors

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

# 1 Individual Fundraiser City of Hope personally raising over $25,000.

Free Arts of Arizona for Abused Children Teach Art Skills in Shelter Homes to Teenagers.

Via Linda Senior Center City of Scottsdale Teach Introduction Computer Skills to Seniors.

Andre House Serve Food to Veterans and Local Community.

Duet Organization Partners in Health and Aging Social Buddy for Elderly Population.

Chair Paiute Neighborhood Center Provide Pro Bono Legal Advice to Local Community.

The Phoenix Philanthropists-Board of Directors.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Available upon request from former supervisors.

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