John E. Osborne

John E. Osborne is a distinguished attorney at Goldberg & Osborne, working out of their office based in Tucson, Arizona, concentrating exclusively on plaintiffs' personal injury law. Fluent in Spanish, he is senior counsel at the firm, where he leads a team. Renowned for his exceptional legal acumen and unwavering ethical standards, he holds a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell. Certified as a legal specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation by the State Bar of Arizona, he actively engages in the litigation of a select group of cases.

Mr. Osborne’s clientele includes personal referrals, high-stakes catastrophic injury cases, and those with unique complexities requiring his direct involvement. In his notable career, he has secured substantial verdicts, such as the $6.2 million jury award in Yniguez V. DaimlerChrysler and a million-dollar verdict in Rosser V. Greenehaven Development, both emblematic of his prowess in catastrophic injury cases. His litigation extends to claims against major manufacturers, often resulting in confidential settlements with industry giants.

A seasoned professional in medical malpractice, Mr. Osborne's experience spans both defense and plaintiff roles since the 1980s. He effectively manages the firm's medical malpractice cases, handling preparation and trial proceedings. With an active appellate practice, he has successfully prosecuted appeals and been awarded an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.

Obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in psychology from Stanford University, Mr. Osborne completed his doctorate in jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.

A former president of the Arizona Association for Justice and the Tucson Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Mr. Osborne is admitted to practice before state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Beyond his legal pursuits, he dedicates time to community service and devotes his time to flying on behalf of the Flying Samaritans Arizona chapter, which provides medical clinics for the underprivileged in Mexico.

*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.