Should I Use a Local or National Firm for a Personal Injury?

There are several factors to consider when choosing a law firm: the severity of the incident, the local attorney’s knowledge, and the costs. Local Phoenix car accident attorneys, such as Gage Mathers, often hold an edge on the national level competition thanks to more than five decades of experience with Arizona state law. 

Choosing which type of firm to work with is important as it will affect each aspect of a case as it moves through the court. Therefore, it’s necessary to understand these concepts in depth. 

Evaluating Needs and Complexity

For the average person, national law firms are quite expensive. Their national reach and widespread clientele require more specialized knowledge and higher costs. 

National firms are typically better suited to either federal-level court cases or those in which multi-state jurisdiction comes into play. In these cases, having a national team that must cross-communicate between states is an advantage.  

For most personal injury claims, even those involving millions of dollars, local law firms are more than capable of handling them. Local firms offer easier access, quicker service, and a more client-focused approach. 

A large national firm may not have time to discuss its individual clients’ needs on a regular basis due to the number of people it represents. Local firms have far fewer clients and are more approachable for questions and concerns.

Local Advantage and Costs

Many national law firms may not directly employ an attorney licensed in Arizona or your home state. This means they must represent the client using one of their own out-of-state lawyers or contract with an attorney who is already local to handle the case. 

These scenarios change the cost comparison of local law firms and national ones. Both situations increase costs significantly as the local attorney charges fees to the national firm and an out-of-state attorney incurs significant travel expenses. Furthermore, an out-of-state attorney may not be well-versed in the nuances of local law and could mishandle the case. 

It is far better to cut out the middleman and simply work with the local attorney. They have access to local doctors, accident experts, police departments, and other local resources and knowledge. 

Having quick access to these critical resources and connections is a huge advantage. When comparing national versus local law firms, the local firms move cases faster and with better outcomes. 

The costs are also far lower, thanks to the local attorneys’ smaller overhead costs and local connections that can lower other costs, such as expert witnesses. 

Why Gage Mathers?

With more than fifty years of experience in practicing Arizona personal injury law, Gage Mathers has the depth of knowledge required to win difficult cases. We care for each client as if they are family. 

Gage Mathers understands that our customers’ future depends on receiving the maximum possible award. To date, we have recovered more than $275 million dollars for our clients!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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