About
Founded 1982
Plattner Verderame, P.C. excels as Board Certified Experts in Injury and Death Litigation, specializing in trial law with a strong emphasis on jury work. Established in April 1991 through the merger of Richard S. Plattner's and Frank Verderame's legal practices, the firm emerged from their shared commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to clients while championing public welfare by advocating for safer products, personal accountability, and protecting the rights of those harmed—ensuring they receive justice within the American legal framework. The firm has consistently directed its efforts towards personal injury cases and torts with a focus on excellence both at trial level and through appeals. Our dedicated team is committed to upholding top-tier standards of ethical conduct alongside high-quality representation in every case we handle.
Richard Plattner and Frank Verderame are highly esteemed by their professional peers; recognized with AV ratings for excellence in competence and ethics via Martindale-Hubbell’s review system. Both have achieved certification from the Arizona Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization as specialists in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death litigation., Moreover, they’ve held positions as Pro Tem judges within Arizona’s Court of Appealsand Superior Court—serving also previously as presidents for both associations representing Trial Lawyers’ interests across Arizona.
Frank is currently serving on The Association of Trial Lawyers' board since assuming his role as Governor while Richard has earned accolades including listing among The Best Lawyers In America—as well gaining notable attention through Jami Goldman’s published narrative "Up And Running: The Jami Goldman Story" (Simon & Schuster,. 1991). Randy Hinsch joined our ranks backin 1993 before becoming partnerin2002 further strengthening our teamdedicatedtomeetingclients’needs acrosstheboard!