Frank I. Powers
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Harris Powers & Cunningham
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Arizona since: 1990
Education: The John Marshall Law School
Details
Frank I. Powers serves as the managing partner at Harris, Powers & Cunningham, a distinguished law firm renowned for its commitment to clients affected by personal injuries and wrongful death cases. Licensed to practice in Arizona since 1990, he has cultivated a reputable career marked by dedication to justice for those wronged by others. In his practice, he focuses on areas such as birth injuries, car accidents, medical malpractice, truck accidents and more.
After completing his Bachelor of Science in economics at Arizona State University in 1986, Mr. Powers pursued his legal education at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated cum laude in 1990 and distinguished himself as an executive editor of the law review. With over three decades of trial experience in Arizona, he is recognized by his peers for his adeptness in the courtroom, evidenced by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo. His inclusion in prestigious listings such as The Best Lawyers in America further attests to his professional standing.
Mr. Powers is actively involved in the legal community, contributing as a speaker at seminars and serving as faculty for the State Bar of Arizona's Trial College. His membership in various professional trial associations and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum highlights his achievements in securing significant verdicts and settlements. His accreditation as a board-certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization underscores his profound commitment to his area of practice.
Beyond his legal endeavors, Mr. Powers is committed to his community, serving roles such as a pro tem judge and at other nonprofit organizations, reflecting his dedication to civic engagement. He has been admitted to practice across several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court since 2003.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1990, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://www.hpclawyers.com/attorney/frank-powers/
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program, Member, 2002 to Present
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1992
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1990
- Arizona, 1990
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem, 2003 to 2008
- The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Arizona Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- State Bar of Arizona
- In Re Chard, 180 Ariz. 1, 881 P.2d 333, 1994
- Orosco v. Maricopa Cty Special Health Care Dist. 241 Ariz. 529, 390 P.3d 375 (App.), 2017
- Franklin v. Clemett, 240 Ariz. 587, 382 P.3d 802 (App.), 2006
- Catrone v. Miles, 215 Ariz 446, 160 P.3d 1204 (App.), 2007
- Those who are seriously injured or who have lost loved ones due to the wrongful conduct or negligence of others.
- Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization
- The Best Lawyers in America
- AV Top Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
- AVVO 10.0 Top Attorney Rating
- Super Lawyers
- Arizona State University, B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1986, Major: Economics
- Sampson and Connecting the Dots in Medical Causation, Advocate: Arizona Association for Justice / Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, September/October, 2021
- Dralle v. Ruder: Did The Decision Close The Book On Recovery For Society and Companionship In Illinois Or Just Turn The Page? 22 J. Marshall L. Rev. 721, 1989
- Modified Contributory Fault and Strict Products Liability: Illinois’ Silent Disposal of Misuse and Assumption of Risk Turns Back the Evolution, 23 J. Marshall L. Rev. 247, 1990
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010, 2012 - 2025