John A. Micheaels

John A Micheaels, a notable owner and partner at Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, embarked on his legal journey in 1979. His practice is dedicated to personal injury cases, including birth injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury and wrongful death. With over 75 jury trials under his belt in both state and federal courts in Arizona, his track record speaks volumes about his commitment and success in serving his clients.

Celebrated for his remarkable ability to secure positive outcomes, Mr. Micheaels’ reputation shines through his results. He fosters a legal environment where respect and responsiveness are paramount, ensuring that clients and fellow lawyers are treated with dignity. He takes the time to guide his clients through the legal process, ensuring they clearly understand each step.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree with highest honors from the University of California - Santa Barbara in 1974, Mr. Micheaels completed his Juris Doctor at the University of California, Davis School of Law in 1979, where he was actively involved with the Moot Court Board. His admissions include the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Arizona Supreme Court.

Mr. Micheaels is a fellow of esteemed organizations such as the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers, and he was a part of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy. He has achieved an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a board certification in injury and wrongful death litigation from the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. His name has graced The Best Lawyers in America list for over 15 years.

Furthermore, Mr. Micheaels achieved a "Superb" rating on Avvo and has been acknowledged by Phoenix Magazine as one of the top lawyers in the Valley for personal injury, medical malpractice and civil litigation. He received the title of Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix for medical malpractice and personal injury from Best Lawyers on multiple occasions, spanning 2011 to 2017, 2021 and 2023. He was also distinguished as the 2019 Lawyer of the Year by the Arizona Association of Trial Lawyers. 

*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.