Gaines Law Group
Edwin M. Gaines Jr. is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated lawyer. Only 1 in 10 lawyers are rated AV or Pre-eminent.
Our Practices
Civil, Criminal and Administrative litigation
Mr. Gaines has represented individuals, licensed professional and various business entities in Civil, Criminal and Administrative litigation for almost 40 years in Arizona and adjacent states.
Representation of Healthcare Providers
Mr. Gaines has Successfully represented Hospitals and Health Care Providers Including, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Physical therapist, Behavioral Therapists, etc. in Professional Negligence (Malpractice) Lawsuits and in front of Administrative/Disciplinary Boards for almost 40 years.
Real Estate litigation
Mr. Gaines has represented buyers, sellers and real estate Brokers and Agents in various types of transaction and litigation. Similarly, he has represented Landlords and tenants in disputes both with and without litigation. He has also represented homeowners in Homeowner Association and Property Owner Association disputes including litigation.
Commercial litigation
Mr. Gaines has represented many businesses, corporations or other entities in litigation arising out of the normal course of business and/or shareholder disputes.
Divorce
Mr. Gaines has represented individuals who are going through a Divorce, both husbands and wives. He has successfully tried Divorce cases to a completion and has successfully negotiated a fair resolution for many clients over the years.
Criminal Representation
Mr. Gaines has successfully represented clients in criminal cases involving DUI’s, Drug Possession, Domestic Violence and Endangerment.
Contact Us About Your Case
We are glad to speak with you regarding your legal needs. With 40 years of experience, Gaines Law Group should be able to represent your or your business in most types of litigation.
- Gaines with 2 other attorneys recovered over 6 million dollars in a personal injury action arising out of a motor vehicle accident wherein he was represented the father of a deceased infant and the infant’s estate.
Gaines successfully defended a hospital wherein liability was admitted before trial. The Plaintiff’s were 9 adult children of the deceased patient. The Plaintiffs’ lowest demand before trial was $2,100,000. Mr. Gaines’ client offered $1,200,000 which was declined by Plaintiffs. The jury awarded plaintiffs $460,000 which was $760,000 less than his client had offered to settle the case thereby saving his client $760,000.
Successfully represented a Divorce client whose husband contested every issue in the divorce. Mr. Gaines obtained a judgment against the husband which went in favor of the wife on every issue.
Successfully persuaded a well owners’ group to adapt and implement a new well share agreement.
Successfully defended a Periodontist in front of the Arizona Board o Dental f Examiners.