We treat our clients like family
About Accident Law Group

Personalized Representation is our Passion.
At Accident Law Group, our entire firm handles only accident/injury cases. 100% of our work is building, arguing, and winning injury cases just like yours. It is what our founding partners named the firm, because accidents are all we focus on. Unlike other law firms that seem to work every kind of case from criminal, to social security, to family law, and maybe a little personal injury, we at Accident Law Group chose to focus on one type of law and do it better than anyone else. Accident Law Group was founded on the principle of providing our clients with exceptional face to face service from trustworthy, experienced attorneys.
Offering the best attorneys in Phoenix
Our Attorneys

Joseph Brown
Joseph Brown, Esq. is Accident Law Group’s founding partner. Mr. Brown focuses his practice on personal injury. As a former insurance adjuster, he understands firsthand how the insurance company can and will take advantage of those unrepresented or who are represented ineffectively. Oftentimes, Joseph can anticipate the insurance company’s angle before they even assign the adjuster.
Education
- Arizona State University, BS in Justice Studies, Minor in Business, 1997
- Catholic University of America School of Law, 2002
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2010

Donald R. Crowell
Donald R. Crowell (“Don”) is a litigation attorney with Accident Law Group. He has exclusively represented injured victims in Arizona since 1976. He spent much of his early career on his own, followed by 15 years supervising the litigation department of a prominent Arizona law firm before joining Accident Law Group.
Education
- University of Arizona
- University of Arizona – James E. Rogers College of Law
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 1976
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Paul D. Friedman
Paul has lived in Arizona since 1974. He practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, ethics, and professional malpractice. Paul has been a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization since 1997.
Education
- University of Arizona, 1985
- California Western School of Law, 1989
- Midwestern University/ Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - Master’s Degree in Bioethics, 2004
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 1989
- State Bar of Colorado, 1992

Education
- Juris Doctor at University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, 2019
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Arizona State University, 2010
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2019

Gabriel A. Lim
Gabe is an associate attorney at Accident Law Group, primarily focusing on pre-litigation of personal injury claims. Born in New York, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 2018. Before joining the ALG team, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and later obtained his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Education
- B.A. Psychology, University of Arizona
- Juris Doctor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2018

John C. Coste
John Coste graduated from Delaware Law School in 1982. He began practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, concentrating on criminal defense. In 1988 John shifted the focus of his practice to civil litigation in personal injury. In 1995 John earned a Master of Laws degree in Trial Advocacy.
Education
- 1976 BA - Widener College, Chester, PA
- 1982 JD - Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE
- 1995 LLM - Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Admissions
- 1982 US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- 2014 United States District Court, District of Arizona

Robert Buddingh
Robert is an associate attorney at Accident Law Group, primarily focusing on the pre-litigation side of personal injury claims. Born in San Diego, California, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 2018. Prior to joining the ALG team, he graduated magna cum laude with Bachelor’s degrees in both History and Political Science, and later obtained his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Education
- Arizona State University, B.A. History, Magna Cum Laude
- Arizona State University, B.A. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
- Juris Doctor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2018

Jonathan W. Litster, J.D.
Jonathan Litster is a trial attorney who advocates for individuals inside and outside of the courtroom. Jonathan represents plaintiffs in a broad range of tort litigation areas, including significant personal injury, insurance bad faith, and professional malpractice. Prior to joining Accident Law Group, Jonathan worked for several personal injury law firms, helping plaintiffs get what they deserve.
Education
- Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music
- Juris Doctor, University of Idaho College of Law
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of Idaho
- U.S. District Courts, District of Arizona
- U.S. District Courts, District of Idaho

Ronda Kelso
Ronda has focused her law practice on medical negligence cases, from intake to settlement to trial. Most of her work has been working for those who have been injured, by healthcare systems or providers. Prior to attending law school, Ronda was a bedside and home health nurse in Phoenix. Ronda worked as a consultant to hospitals, physicians and individual clients and their families with regard to medical malpractice claims.
Education
- Arizona State University, B.S., Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
- California Western School of Law

Grant Cragun
Junior Partner
Grant S. Cragun is a junior partner at Accident Law Group. Mr. Cragun began his career in commercial litigation and is experienced in helping individuals navigate the legal process as they seek compensation for their harm. Grant has ample experience meeting with clients face to face, discussing their needs, and vigorously advocating on their behalf.
Education
- Brigham Young University, Political Science
- Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Professional Admissions
- Licensed in Arizona since 2018
- Admitted in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Anthony Ramirez
Associate Attorney
Anthony is a former police officer with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, providing him with an uncanny knowledge and background to effectively understand the dynamics of motor vehicle collisions and investigations. This has proven to be invaluable in the evaluation of client accident cases and the methodology in which accidents occur.
Education
- Juris Doctorate Degree, Arizona Summit Law School
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Ottawa University
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of New Mexico
- State Courts of Arizona
- State Courts of New Mexico
- United States District Court of Arizona
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Adam Gorski
Associate Attorney
Adam is an associate attorney at Accident Law Group, primarily focusing on pre-litigation of personal injury claims. Born in Michigan, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 2021. Before joining the ALG team, he graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minor in Economics. Later obtained his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Education
- Ohio State University
- Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Why Choose ALG
We founded Accident Law Group to change that dynamic with continual attorney – client contact throughout the duration of the case. We treat our clients like family.

Our Promise
We at Accident Law Group promise to continually strive to exceed your expectations. We promise to give you qualified legal advice in an empathetic environment.

Our Process
Only an experienced accident attorney can diagnose the issues specific to your case and create the strategic plan necessary to successfully win your case.