Personalized Representation is our Passion
Accident Law Group Attorneys
Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Who Fight for You!
Our Attorneys
Accident Law Group’s attorneys focus on personal injury and accident cases for people across Arizona and beyond our multi-office footprint. When you reach out, you are not shuffled into a maze of complex paperwork for its own sake — our goal is clear communication, careful documentation of your injuries, and steady guidance while you heal.
Our founding partner, Joseph Brown, built the firm around individual attention: clients meet and speak with their attorneys. The broader team brings complementary backgrounds — including former insurance-claims experience, long-standing litigation practice, nursing and medical-negligence insight, and trial and appellate work — so each matter can be staffed with the care it needs.
On this page you can meet the lawyers who make up Accident Law Group, read a short overview of each person’s path, and open a full biography for more detail. Practice areas such as car accidents, motorcycle and truck crashes, pedestrian injuries, wrongful death, and related claims are covered across the firm; the right next step is a conversation about your facts.
If you would like to talk, call 602-333-3333 for a free consultation. There is no obligation to hire us — we are here to listen and explain options in plain language.
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 who are 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 Colorado, 2021
- State Bar of Arizona, 2002
- State Bar of New Mexico, 2022
- 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 D. Friedman has lived in Arizona since 1974. He is a successful personal injury lawyer in Arizona. He also practices in the areas of wrongful death, ethics, and professional malpractice. Since 1997, the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization has certified Paul as a specialist in injury and wrongful death litigation.
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
Amy L. Hindenlang
Junior Partner
Born and raised in Arizona, Amy L. Hindenlang is dedicated to serving her local community members. This commitment led her to pursue a career in personal injury, assisting those during their most difficult times.
Prior to joining the Accident Law Group, Amy interned with the Superior Court of Arizona, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Labor in Phoenix and Denver. While in law school, she traveled to New Mexico, where she drafted wills for local tribal members, cementing her devotion to helping others.
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
Ronda Kelso
Ronda Kelso has focused her law practice on medical negligence cases, from intake to settlement to trial. Most of her work has been 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. She worked as a consultant to hospitals, physicians, and individual clients and their families regarding medical malpractice claims.
Education
- Graduate, Ladder Down, Class of 2019
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2018
- United States District Court of Arizona, 2004
Cynthia Braun
Cynthia Braun grew up in Minnesota and earned an undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Wyoming. In 1991, she graduated from the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Since then, she has represented clients in New Mexico, Arizona, and the Navajo Nation on serious injury claims, including wrongful death, auto/motorcycle and bicycle crashes, crime victim claims, and complex medical negligence cases. Cynthia has extensive experience with trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
Education
- Juris Doctor at George Washington University, National Law Center, Washington, D.C.
- Bachelors Degree in Journalism, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, (2004)
- State Bar of New Mexico, (1992)
- Navajo Nation (2003)
Michael Medina
Associate Attorney
Michael Medina is an Arizona native and grew up in the copper mining town of Bagdad. Michael attended the University of Arizona and earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science. Later, Michael received a Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship and attended Creighton University Law School in Omaha, Nebraska. For over 30 years, he has represented serious injury claims in various states, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Louisiana. These claims involve wrongful death, product liability, including major auto and tire manufacturers, and complex medical negligence cases. Michael has extensive experience with trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Michael has given numerous seminars on product liability cases and trends in product liability and serious injury claims.
Education
- Juris Doctor at Creighton University School of Law
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, University of Arizona
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 1993
- Colorado Supreme Court, 1995
- United States District Court, District of Arizona, 1994
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1995
- United States Supreme Court, 1998
Maitri Bhakta
Associate Attorney
Maitri was raised in Mesa, Arizona, and earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences from Arizona State University. Continuing her Sun Devil legacy, she went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU. Maitri began her journey at the firm as an intern and now proudly serves as an attorney on the team.
Maitri’s passion for advocacy led her to a career in personal injury law. From a young age, she understood the importance of standing up for herself and others, an experience that inspired her to pursue a profession where she could make a meaningful impact. She is dedicated to fighting for individuals who have been overlooked, mistreated, or taken advantage of, and brings both compassion and determination to every case she handles.
In her personal time, Maitri enjoys spending time with family and friends, discovering new books, traveling, and exploring new experiences.
Education
- Juris Doctor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University - 2025
- B.S. in Health Sciences, Arizona State University - 2022
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2025
Chris Morton
Associate Attorney
Chris Morton is a Tempe native who returned to the Valley after earning his J.D. from Pennsylvania State Dickinson Law in State College, Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University, where he earned a double bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminology. Before attending law school, Chris built a successful career in sales – an experience that sharpened his negotiation skills and strengthened his ability to advocate effectively on behalf of his clients.
Chris’s dedication to personal injury law is rooted in his own life experience. His mother was seriously injured in a car accident, resulting in a lifelong disability, and he witnessed firsthand how dehumanizing and overwhelming the healthcare and insurance systems can be for injury victims. This experience instilled him a deep sense of empathy and lasting commitment to helping others during their most difficult time.
Outside of work, Chris is an avid distance runner who regularly competes in half marathons and marathons. He enjoys studying history and archaeology, and is a lifelong fan of the horror genre. He also loves hiking, traveling, and watching reality TV shows with his girlfriend, Leah.
Education
- Juris Doctor at Pennsylvania State Dickinson Law - 2025
- B. A. in Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University - 2019
- B. S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University - 2019
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona, 2025
Ben Jemsek
Associate Attorney
Ben Jemsek is a civil litigation attorney who has practiced law for more than 25 years. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants from Arizona, California, Oregon, Nebraska, Nevada and the Sultanate of Oman. He has represented a diverse clientele, including governments, politicians, individuals, companies and estates.
He has represented clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases; medical malpractice; shareholder and member disputes; contract disputes; purchase and sale agreements; and employment law claims. He has represented a school district as well as claims filed against the State of Arizona. He has litigated estate claims, contract disputes, defamation actions, discrimination claims, fraud actions, shareholder disputes and real property claims. He has assisted numerous clients with business and contract formation. He has tried cases in Arizona Superior Court and argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. His current practice is representing personal injury victims, which has been his primary focus over the last 25 years.
Court Admissions
- State and appellate courts of the State of Arizona
- Supreme Court of the State of Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Arizona
- American Bar Association (former)
- Arizona Trial Attorneys (former)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (former)
- American Bar Association’s Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice (former)
- National School Board Association’s Counsel of School Attorney’s (former)
- Vice President Arizona State Bar Personal Injury and Litigation Section (former)
Dean Fox
Associate Attorney
Education
- Juris Doctor, Widener University Law School - 2006
- Bachelor of Arts in Management, University of Phoenix - 1996
Court Admissions
- Courts of the State of Arizona
- Supreme Court of the State of Arizona
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Arizona
- Arizona Association for Justice
Clarissa Betancourt
Associate Attorney
Education
- Juris Doctor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
- B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona
Brandon Nagel
Brandon Nagel grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and earned an undergraduate degree in Communication from the University of Utah. He later graduated from Arizona Summit Law School and began practicing law in 2021. Initially focusing on immigration and real estate law, Brandon eventually discovered his passion for personal injury law.
Education
- Juris Doctor at Arizona Summit Law, Phoenix, AZ 2016
- Bachelors Degree in Communication, University of Utah 2013
Professional Admissions
- Stat Bar of Arizona, 2021
