If I could give ten stars to Dwyer Law, PLLC, I would. We had a very challenging, hard case against the insurance company and Dave worked tirelessly along with his amazing staff. Everything with our car accident got resolved, even better than we could have ever expected and it was due to his hard work, intelligence and integrity as a lawyer. Here are a few things to know when looking for a personal injury attorney:
1. You do not want an attorney who advertises on a billboard. Those lawyers settle cases and probably in their 30-year career have never taken any case to a trial. Of course, that is never what you want, but you want to know that if that needs to happen, your attorney will be ready. Dave will take it all the way to court if he needs to. Fortunately for us, the insurance companies will look at that and the insurance weighed out their risks with Dave and came to the right conclusion. It wasn't worth messing around.
2. Excellent attorneys know other excellent attorneys. Excellence tends to surround itself with excellence. All of those great minds come together and gather ideas. Dave has no ego. He surrounds himself with excellent people and they can come up with some amazing out-of-the box ideas. In our case, we needed it. I really love that about Dave.
3. Dave really cares. Attorneys may say that when you are hiring them only to find out later, they really don't. But Dave really means it. He has a family. We felt like he knew us and cared about us. It's not just a job for him. He is fighting for you as a person and cares deeply about the results of what he does. In the business of personal injury, that is extremely rare.
4. Dave is fair. If there is anything I can say about Dave, he is fair. He's not just getting money from a case. He is fair in every way. He walked us through everything detail, he took my calls, he called me personally at every turn in the case. Even after our case has been settled, he still calls if there are any loose ends that need to be taken care of. This again is very rare as an attorney.
5. I can tell you this with confidence. Dave is the best in the business. In my opinion, the best in all of Tucson, at what he does. This is the second time we've worked with him and both situations were settled better than we could have thought. I am so happy that we found him and he was there through the most challenging times in our lives. We give our highest recommendations without reservation.
Stacy Gallego
Unfortunately for me, I needed personal injury legal representation and fortunately for me, Dave Dwyer and his team were available to help me. He and his team took the time to get to know me and to provide personalized attention I would not have received elsewhere.
Great communication: They listened to me and also advised me at each step in the process.
Their expertise is unmatched, their approach is measured, straightforward and compassionate. If you are in need of personal injury legal services you would be wise to speak to the Dwyer Law team.
-A Satisfied Client
In 2018 I was attacked by a vicious dog who had gotten out of its yard and was running freely in the alley behind its house. During the attack I fell and broke my knee cap into two places. Needless to say, I needed orthopedic surgery followed by physical therapy to walk again. I did not see which yard the dog came from but, fortunately, a man walking nearby heard my screaming and came to my aid, scaring off the dog. He saw the dog go back into a yard through an open gate. I mailed a certified letter to the dog’s owner detailing her dog’s behavior and my injuries but got no response from her. After I reported the attack to Pima County Animal Control, a case worker interviewed her and she denied owning the dog. I called some widely-advertised personal injury attorney’s offices in Tucson and was directed to staff members; all said that I did have a case against the dog’s owner and they were eager to sign me up. I got the impression that the firms operated like factories and I doubted I would get the best representation.
I then looked up offices that had a smaller number of attorneys, that is how I found Dave Dwyer. I spoke directly with Dave, he listened to how the attack occurred and immediately had an action plan: 1) use a private investigator to contact the witness and meet him at the owner’s gate to make sure it was the gate the dog went through and get a signed statement. 2) he would write a letter to the dog owner informing her about my injuries and recommend that she contact her home insurance carrier and file a personal liability claim. 3) if she ignored the letter we would file a lawsuit and, if necessary, the PI would track her down and serve her a court order. She did ignore the letter, we filed a lawsuit, and it was sent to her by mail. She also ignored the mailed lawsuit documents so the PI served her a summons at her workplace. This got her attention and her home insurance carrier shortly afterwards contacted Dave.
Dave negotiated with her insurer to get me the maximum compensation dictated by the limits of her policy. The hospital I went to for emergency care and surgery placed a lien on the settlement even though my health insurance covered their contracted amount of the bill (the hospital charged me their “full price” which was 66% more than the insurance paid. Yes, that is legal in AZ!) After Dave negotiated with the hospital they substantially lowered the lien amount. I am very grateful to Dave for his work to get me compensation for my injuries, I recommend his law firm without hesitation.
-Cynthia David
After I crashed my bicycle on an incomplete chip seal project, I was referred to Dave by another attorney due to his expertise in this area. On a short timeline, Dave was able to get a road engineer to examine the crash site and agree that I had a legitimate case against the city. Dave’s research and preparation were thorough, his anticipation of the defense arguments was outstanding, he explained every aspect of the process to me, and he and his staff were always professional and courteous to my wife and myself. Our case was delayed for over a year due to the pandemic but Dave stayed in touch while we waited for the trial to be rescheduled. He and his firm advised and represented me well and I would not hesitate to work with him again should the need arise, or to recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.
-Lawrence Beck
I can’t recommend David Dwyer and his firm highly enough. David represented me after I was rear-ended in a car accident. My injuries alone made this a stressful time, but this was also two months before my wedding and four months before my husband and I were planning on moving 1,400 miles across the country. David was kind, caring, genuine, honest, and had my best interest in mind throughout this whole experience. I had every confidence that he was taking care of the legal side of things so I could focus on getting treatment and getting back to a very busy season of life. This included getting treatment in another state, as I was not fully healed by the time we moved. Even long distance, he was able to work hard on my behalf to reach a great outcome. It was a pleasure working with David Dwyer and his team, and he helped make the best of an unfortunate situation. I would absolutely trust him with any legal needs in the future.
-Caitlin Isenberger
As the designated and primary litigant representing my five siblings in a wrongful death lawsuit involving our mother, I would like to state that I was extremely satisfied with the representation by Attorney David Dwyer over the multi-year length of the initiation and resolution of the lawsuit. Because of the pandemic, communication had to be extensive and sometimes intermittent, and our attorney kept the family informed whenever there was any movement from the defendants or from us as litigants, and even when there was not any movement. This communication was reassuring to us as a family.
Mr. Dwyer was also very encouraging to us as a family in terms of the validity of our claims and in our ability to handle our individual testimony in court, if necessary. This made us feel as a family that if we did go to trial it would be a constructive experience.
Another aspect that our family appreciated was that Mr. Dwyer did an excellent job of locating highly professional expert witnesses. We felt assured that these expert witnesses would present a very strong case for the wrongful death of our mother, if and when the case went to trial. The family’s depositions were handled in a professional way by Mr. Dwyer. The attorneys representing the defendants were not allowed to browbeat us during our depositions. Mr. Dwyer anticipated and was helpful in explaining the kinds of questions we might be asked.
Partway through the course of the lawsuit, Mr. Dwyer made arrangements for a mediation between our family and the defense attorneys. While it was not successful, the mediation process was enlightening. Also, we felt that the mediator was professional and unbiased.
We appreciated the efforts by Mr. Dwyer to maintain professional but cordial relations with the various defense attorneys. Some of those attorneys were already acquaintances of Mr. Dwyer, and others were not, but there was an adversarial but not an unduly antagonistic relationship in those interactions. I think that contributed to Mr. Dwyer’s ability to ultimately resolve to the family’s satisfaction the lawsuit without having to go to court.
Finally, I greatly appreciated that Mr. Dwyer was meticulous in documenting the expenses involved in the course of the lawsuit. His records were very complete, and it was obvious he was not into overcharging for travel expenses incurred in the course of deposing the expert witnesses. He made sure that my mother’s insurance company and Medicare did not overcharge for expenses, and that there would not be any liens against the estate when the final settlement was reached.
-Susan Ostlie
I appreciate David Dwyer's efforts to handle the case of our mother's wrongful death at her assisted living facility. I especially appreciate that David was able to guide this case to a successful settlement in our favor.
-Nancy Ostlie
Dave took my case and was immediately attentive and detailed with all aspects of the case which involved numerous doctors and specialists to the different insurance agencies involved. He was always available to speak with and he went to great lengths to explain the entire process and possible outcomes. Dave was able to close my case in a timely manner and was actually completed before I was expecting it to. The final outcome went above expectations and was due to Dave’s diligence and work ethic. I highly recommend Dave Dwyer Esq. for any personal injury cases.
-Paolo Delorenzo
My name is Amna Al Qaisi. Mr. David Dwyer was the best attorney that I have ever met and worked with. He has been a very knowledgeable, smart, nice, and professional person. He was very responsible for handling my son’s case. He was caring about our case as if it was his son’s case. The things that I really love, he is very respectful of the other people’s opinion even if it is different from his opinion. I really do not know what to say, but just thank you so much. You were very great person and all my family loves and respects you as one of my family members and one of the best people we have ever met. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
At the end I want to thank Michelle, the smart lady who worked with Mr. Dwyer, and tell her, “you are a smart and nice lady.” Thank you.
-Amna Al Qaisi
My name is Rasool Abood. Mr. David, just one thing that I want to say, “you are smart, professional, and great person ever.” I love attorneys because you are one of them.
Thank you for helping me. You are a great man! I wish in the future that I have a son like you!
-Rasool Abood
I had a great experience with David Dwyer. Dave helped me greatly under the circumstance of my accident. Dave and his paralegal, Michelle, are very hard working. Thank you guys for your hard work and understanding…
-Nadia Territo
Mr. Dwyer’s firm is outstanding. Went through a personal case regarding my mother’s stay at a nursing facility. It was a terrible experience. My mother died during this stay at the facility which neglected her care. The firm walked me and my family members through the entire process. Mr. Dwyer kept us up to date and we always knew the latest information regarding my mother’s case.
I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who has experienced a catastrophic situation that needs the assistance of an excellent lawyer. This is the firm I would recommend to a family member or friend.
-Nancy Stewart
My experience with Dave Dwyer was always a very pleasant experience. The whole firm, from the attorneys, to the paralegals, to even the ones answering the phones, were all very courteous and professional. I worked mainly with David Dwyer and his paralegal Michelle. Both were always great at giving me updates when available and always returning my phone calls.
I truly felt like they genuinely cared about my case and I know I couldn’t have done it without them. I would recommend David Dwyer to anyone who needs help like I did. I hope I can keep in touch in the future and see how things are going.
-Jacob Scharff
David Dwyer was very honest in handling my personal injury claim. He never promised anything he couldn’t deliver. I was very informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend him and his firm. They are a very good team. When David was out working on another case, or even something else on my behalf, his paralegal was always informed as to what step my case was at; so I was always aware of what step or stage I was waiting for and never in the dark. I felt as if he had my case at the highest priority. I always felt important and understood. My case was a very complicated one and he handled all the very detailed medical history with a totally professional hand in it. I’ve had other lawyers but couldn’t give any of them my trust in handling my life problems with the sensitivity and genuine care that David gave my case. I believe you couldn’t do better than putting your trust in David to help you with any legal matter you might have. His integrity in taking care of my case and myself was truly a breath of fresh air. You just couldn’t do better. He is fair and just and made you feel like you were his most important client. You really couldn’t do better. I was and am very pleased with my case outcome and David is to thank for that. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work.
-Denise Schafte
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Dwyer and he truly took great care of me and my case. My case was extremely stressful and painful. Dave Dwyer took that stress off my shoulders and put it on his, which in turn eased the pain. I am honored to have had him represent me.
-Kathleen Rhoden
My wife and I were visiting Tucson to spend time with friends and to see the sights when I fell as a result of a broken fence in a public area. The resulting injuries were life threatening, causing a disruption to our vacation and several years of medical care to manage pain. We were not people who turned to litigation lightly, but the circumstances surrounding my injury warranted some attention, so that others would not be harmed, perhaps more seriously.
We were so grateful to have found someone as caring and professional as Dave Dwyer to help us through this difficult time. It was especially difficult because we lived thousands of miles away and Dave and his staff had to coordinate the medical opinions of the doctors who originally treated me in Tucson, as well as the doctors in our home town who provided treatment over the course of several years while the healing process occurred.
Dave took the time to assess my case, to determine if there was negligence and he helped my wife and I navigate the legal hurdles that are so complicated, especially when public entities and insurance companies are involved. He and his paralegal were both great about keeping us informed during what seemed like a long, drawn-out process. And when it finally reached a point when depositions were taken, Dave was right there as our advocate. He was so thorough, persistent, caring, and competent that it was easy to put ourselves in his hands and follow his lead. When we finally reached the mediation phase, Dave was truly there for us and we were fortunate to reach a settlement without having to go to court, but we had every confidence in Dave if a trial had been required. We would highly recommend Dave Dwyer and his staff for any case involving personal injury.
-Harry Purdy
After my son had been hit by a car as a pedestrian in the crosswalk, finding David was an absolute stroke of luck! Although my father and brother are both AZ attorneys, they do not specialize in personal injury. David came highly recommended to me by a lady I happened to be talking to while at a nail salon! As it turned out, she had worked as a paralegal for almost 20 years in Tucson, and although the attorney she worked for was not personal injury, she could not say enough positive things about David and his team!
From start to finish, David was amazing! Always there to answer any questions, always making sure he was thorough, and always went the extra 10 miles! He restored my faith in personal injury lawyers and it is with utmost confidence that I already have and always will highly recommend him and his team!
-Leigh Ann Peterson
In a 4-year period, I had the opportunity to be represented by David Dwyer twice, for two separate automobile crashes. Dave Dwyer and his staff were wonderful to work with. They kept me informed and up-to-date at all times, made sure I understood and agreed with what was happening.
Dave Dwyer is very experienced with medical plans and auto insurance policies, as well as ERISA plans and state laws. He researched, studied, and cited various cases, laws, examples, findings and facts that were so impressive and to the point, the other attorneys had no other option than to withdraw their cases for liens against my personal injury recovery.
It has been a pleasure working with Dave and his staff. They have always been informative, reliable, accurate, extremely pleasant, and result oriented. Let’s hope I do not need an attorney again, but if I do, I won’t settle for anyone other than Mr. Dwyer.
Thanks Dave and staff for your professionalism, friendliness, confidence, and results.
-Melanie Pearce
I am extremely pleased with the work that David did for me. The staff kept me informed by email, mail, and telephone. The entire office worked in unity on my case. I believe David Dwyer is the greatest attorney I have ever seen. When the parties were trying to come to an agreement at mediation, Mr. Dwyer was able to pull (from four legal boxes) papers that involved the case to support me. I was impressed with his kindness, but most of all, his intelligence and organization. To anyone that needs their support, wisdom, and talent, please call them.
-Judy Muhlestein
I would recommend Dave Dwyer to anyone needing a lawyer. He came highly recommended to me and I know why since meeting him. Not only is he an excellent lawyer and did his best to see my needs were met – he also became a friend. When my life took a turn he worked harder to settle my lawsuit. I am very satisfied with his work and the work that his paralegal did for me.
-Debra Malloy
After my motorcycle accident, a friend recommended I talk with Mr. David Dwyer. Dave was a tremendous help getting me through the nightmare of not only dealing with ‘their’ insurance company, but my own Health Care Insurance as well. Not only was he meticulous in explaining the procedures and legal complications in dealing with the insurance companies, he was always available when I needed help or to answer my questions. I was impressed with the professional manner in which my case was handled. Due to their extensive knowledge of insurance, they saved me money. I highly recommend Mr. Dwyer. His staff was a pleasure to work with and Dave was a pleasure to talk with, as well.
-Ronald Kolb
It’s heartbreaking to lose a parent due to the negligence of people you thought you could trust. When I began looking for an attorney, I spoke with several. David was the only one who saw a loop hole that needed to be addressed. His attention to detail made my decision easy. I never had a regret. It was a long process, but well worth the outcome. David was available to answer any question my sisters and I had. I had total trust in him.
You can’t replace a family member. He genuinely cared. He was sympathetic and supportive. It was satisfying having him in our corner. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a family lawyer. He went above and beyond. He made me feel like family.
-Lynn Hambleton
David Dwyer was able to de-mystify the law…explaining the legal jargon giving me the confidence I needed to pursue what I felt was a ‘right choice’ decision.
-Alice Halscheid
David Dwyer did an impressive job as our representative in our life-changing auto accident. He really did the research and was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He is so pleasant yet doesn’t give up against resistance.
We were very fortunate to have him recommended to us. You won’t be disappointed in using his services. He always kept us informed and his staff were very helpful.
-Mary Gorny
After our auto accident, David Dwyer provided us with excellent representation. He guided us through a difficult time and always kept us informed. His advice was always sound and his knowledge of the entire process was amazing. As a skilled negotiator, he brought our case to a just conclusion and exceeded our expectations. We have no doubt that we had the best legal counsel possible for our case.
-John Gorny, M.D. (retired)
For the last 3 years I had the opportunity to work with David Dwyer on a case involving my mother. Dave is a very thorough attorney who cares about his clients. He scrutinized several years’ worth of files, reports, etc., regarding my mother’s health and circumstances. Next, he obtained expert opinions that were powerful and helped the case tremendously. All of that, along his excellent meditation skills, the case was settled out of court. Dave is there for the client 100% and gave my family a closing on this case that preserved the legacy of my/our mother.
I highly recommend David Dwyer and his staff.
-Lois Gilmartin
I was very impressed by the many hours and skillful preparation that David spent in preparing for my trial. It was a small monetary case against a major cooperation in comparison to larger financial cases, but that didn’t seem to matter to Dave. He put all his efforts and professionalism into successfully winning the case. David deserves many accolades. He and… his paralegal were very sympathetic to my situation and always kept me informed throughout the 18 months preparing for litigation. David has my highest recommendation and gratitude.
-Mary Ann Cleveland
I fell as a result of negligence at a local store resulting in a fractured vertebra and wrist. After being out from work I was unable to perform up to my previous standards and I was terminated.
I was fortunate to have Mr. Dwyer recommended to me and, after the initial interview, I felt confident that Mr. Dwyer was fully knowledgeable in injury law. From the beginning until the end, Dave and his staff gave me the support to get thru this very painful and emotional time. Thank you again.
-Mary Louise Elliot
From the first meeting with Mr. Dwyer, to my last, I never second-guessed my decision to ask for his representation in my personal injury case. After my motorcycle accident, I was devastated; the medical bills were piling up, and I was unable to work. Dave was empathetic and compassionate; he took the time to listen to my concerns and reassured me that he would do everything he could to help me, and he did just that. Through every phase of my case, Dave kept me updated about what he was working on, and what would happen next. Whenever I called or emailed with a question, he got back to me quickly. He explained different aspects of my case in terms that I could easily comprehend, which I appreciated so much. In the end, I was extremely satisfied with the settlement I received; my financial situation improved dramatically, and I owe it all to Dave. Mr. Dwyer is a man of integrity and excellent character; he is reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated to the clients he serves.
Thank you Dave, for seeking justice for me.
-Anne Getty
I was involved in an auto accident in 2010. Dave Dwyer represented me and throughout the case was always very professional and kept me up to date. He never let anything get in his way and seemed very knowledgeable about all aspects of the case. I was always notified of any changes and if I wasn’t sure of something Dave and staff would always graciously help me. Mr. Dwyer and staff were very pleasant to work with and I would recommend them to anyone.
~Vito Dunmire
I was injured in a car accident and my initial response was to handle it myself. After many frustrating hours dealing with insurance companies on both ends, I decided to reach out to Dave Dwyer. This was absolutely the best thing I could have done as Mr. Dwyer provided outstanding support and approached my case with professionalism and sensitivity. I would highly recommend Dave Dwyer, as he was passionate and dedicated and I always knew I could trust him. I am very appreciative of the amazing job that was done to settle my case.
~Kerrie Weiderspan
Thank you, David Dwyer, for your excellent work in taking care of my car accident. The personal attention you gave t my case and dedication was outstanding. The outcome was much better than I could have anticipated, and I could not have done it without you. You were truly a pleasure to work with.
~Matthew Schlenker
Effective legal representation in a personal injury/wrongful death case involves several key elements. A good attorney must have a reputation for being willing to take a case to trial and for being effective in a courtroom. He or she must also construct a strategy that is strong on all of the key elements of the case. In the case in which David Dwyer represented my family, the crucial elements were: (1) establish the legal certainty that the defendant's liability insurance did in fact cover the incident in question; (2) establish that the incident was the cause of death for the victim, though the death occurred three months later; (3) determine a reasonable estimate of damages; and (4) create the conditions necessary for a favorable settlement.
Mr. Dwyer would almost certainly have prevailed on the first listed element on his own, but to expedite the process and add certainty, he associated in another attorney who had been the first to defeat the problematic provision in the insurance contract, and together they were able to very quickly get the insurance company to acknowledge that the incident was indeed covered. On the second element, Mr. Dwyer located a highly credible medical expert who did an excellent analysis of the victim's medical history that was accepted without challenge by the insurance company after its experts' review. On the fourth element, after it became clear that the insurance company did not initially 'value' the damages within the likely range identified by Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Dwyer arranged mediation proceedings with a highly respected mediator and the attorney for the defendant. The mediator independently determined a likely value in the upper half of the range identified by Mr. Dwyer (thereby validating his work on the third element above). At the completion of the second mediation meeting, the insurer had accepted a settlement very close to the mediator's valuation and within the upper half of the range initially identified by Mr. Dwyer.
I recommend Mr. Dwyer to any potential client with a valid personal injury or wrongful death claim.
~A Satisfied Client