Steven J. German

Mr. German started his career in 1993 at a large downtown law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where he gained excellent litigation training and insight into how large corporations operate and defend against litigation and claims of wrongdoing. Mr. German also enjoyed experience in the firm’s trial practice group and assisted with labor and employment issues. Mr. German’s comprehensive training included all facets of litigation, trials, and appeals. In 1999, Mr. German started his own law firm, Law Office of Steve German.

Mr. German’s solo venture quickly became a thriving litigation practice largely due to his unique ability to creatively resolve complex matters and take unsettled cases to trial. Over the past thirty years, Mr. German has established a reputation as a compassionate litigator who tenaciously fights for the best outcome on behalf of all his client’s.

Mr. German’s trial practice experience is extensive having handled nearly two dozen jury and bench trials in Arizona State and Federal Courts. These included cases against Ford, Firestone, Maricopa County, the City of Tempe, surgeons, podiatrists, radiologists, and various insurance companies.

In 2017, Mr. German carried a three-week jury trial in the US District of Arizona and prevailed against a large insurance company. The $6.5 Million verdict was the third largest of the year in the State of Arizona and includes an award of $5 Million in punitive damages. The verdict was upheld by the 9th Circuit in 2020. Mr. German has been published in decisions that have impacted the landscape of litigation in Arizona, which has helped to develop and define critical Arizona case law precedents.

In 2003, Mr. German joined forces with Danny Adelman to form Adelman German, A Law Firm, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their firm grew to include four attorneys and eight support staff and was recognized as a leader in it’s niche practice areas. In 2018, Danny Adelman of the Adelman German firm, accepted the opportunity to serve as Executive Director of a large non-profit law firm in Phoenix, Arizona.

While he follows his passion at the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Mr. German continues to remain committed to ensuring the firm’s clients continue receiving outstanding representation. Mr. German is currently the principal of Steve German, A Law Firm, and enjoys the support of a legacy associate attorney from Adelman German and continues to handle complex litigation matters involving, but not limited to, contractual and tort issues, product liability, torts, medical malpractice, and insurance bad faith.

Since April 2022, Mr. German has been the owner and managing partner of Scout Law Group, a law firm dedicated to improving access to justice and innovating the practice of law. He is embracing this unique opportunity to grow and revolutionize the practice of personal injury law and related practices.

Steve can be reached at sgerman@scoutlawgroup.com or on his business phone at 480-626-2700.