James R. Condo

Jim Condo is a highly accomplished lawyer who has been recognized by his peers as one of the finest trial attorneys in Arizona. He focuses his practice on high-profile bet-the-company litigation in the professional liability, product liability and business enterprise dispute arenas.

Jim is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious society of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada, with membership limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the country. Among his other accomplishments, Jim also is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in four categories, including singular recognition as the 2018 Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants. In addition, Jim is recognized in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business and in 2017 was ranked by Southwest Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Business Litigation lawyers in Arizona.

The breadth of Jim's experience is represented by the diversity of his clients that have included AmLaw 200 law firms and lawyers, a professional sports team, a generic drug manufacturer and a major medical device manufacturer. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator, and has served in the past as a volunteer judge pro tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Representative Presentations and Publications

• Damages: It's All About the Money, American College of Trial Lawyers (May 10, 2019)
• Innovative Trial Preparation and Presentation, American College of Trial Lawyers (April 22, 2016)
• Escape from the Briar Patch Between Discovery and Trial, American College of Trial Lawyers (May 15, 2015)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2003-2020)
•Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2018)
•Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial (2003-2020)
•Southwest Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2007-2020)
•Top 50 in Arizona (2017)
•Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star - Arizona, Product Liability, General Commercial (2013-2018)
•Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, AZ Business Magazine (2018)
•Product Liability Defense Lawyer of the Year in Arizona, Corporate Intl Magazine (2013)
•Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Commercial Litigation (2010-2011)

Community Involvement

•Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Arizona Chapter, Town Hall with Family Court Presiding Judge Bruce Cohen, Discussion Leader (2019)
•Arizona Presenters Alliance, 21st Annual Conference, Discussion Leader (2017)
•The Nature Conservancy, Salt and Verde Rivers Water Fund Summit, Discussion Leader (2016)
• Visioning Scottsdale Town Hall, City of Scottsdale, Panel Chair (2013)
•Arizona Town Hall (1984-present)
•Board of Directors (1996-2000; 2005-2009)
•Chairman of the Board (2007-2009)
•National Leadership Council, Lehigh University (2005-2011)

Related News & Events

• Apr 26
Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 44 Attorneys as Leaders in their Field

• Apr 19
Southwest Super Lawyers Recognizes 62 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in its 2019 Rankings

• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year

• May 03
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 46 Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Apr 24
Southwest Super Lawyers Recognizes 69 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in its 2018 Rankings

• Mar 26
Five Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the 2018 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona Publication by AZ Business Magazine

• Oct 10
Snell & Wilmer and its Attorneys Recognized in the 2018 Benchmark Litigation Rankings

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• May 31
Chambers USA 2017 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 43 Attorneys

• Apr 12
Southwest Super Lawyers 2017 Recognizes 69 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Oct 05
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2017 Rankings

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”

• May 27
Chambers USA 2016 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 42 Attorneys

• Apr 11
Southwest Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 73 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Oct 12
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2016 Rankings

• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”

• May 19
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 42 Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Apr 10
Southwest Super Lawyers 2015 Recognizes 73 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Mar 09
Snell & Wilmer Partner James Condo Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• May 23
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 38 Attorneys as 'Leaders in Their Field'

• Aug 19
The Best Lawyers in America 2014 Recognizes 119 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List

• Jun 17
Eight Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Appointed Judge Pro Tempore for Superior Court in Maricopa County

• May 31
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 37 Attorneys as 'Leaders in Their Field'

• Apr 12
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2013 Rankings

• Sep 04
The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 114 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Jun 07
Chambers USA Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 34 Attorneys as 'Leaders in Their Field'

• Jan 18
Snell & Wilmer Partner James Condo Named fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

Related Publications

• Oct 03
Forbes: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. - Nationally Recognized for Commercial Litigation

• Jun 15
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007