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Accident Law Group Attorneys
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Our Attorneys
Joseph Brown
Joseph Brown, Esq. is one of Accident Law Group’s founding partners. 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
- Judicial extern for the Honorable United States District Court Chief Judge David C. Nye
- Deputy Criminal Prosecutor for Ada County in Boise, 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