About Us
Ed Gaines has almost 40 years of experience in many areas, but his specialty has been in litigation. In 1986 he was certified by the American Board of Trial Advocates as a Trial Specialist. Martindale-Hubbell which uses a peer and judicial review system to rate lawyers has rated him as an AV or Preeminent Lawyer since 1986. Less than 1 out of 10 Lawyers are rated AV or Preeminent. Martindale-Hubbell has been rating attorneys in this fashion for over 130 years.
From 1981 to 2013 Ed practiced with the Udall Law Firm. He served as a Senior Partner with offices in Tucson and Phoenix. He did however represent clients throughout Arizona and adjacent states.
Ed became a resident of the Sonoita/Patagonia area over 22 years ago. Several years ago, he decided he wanted to help his friends, neighbors and residents of Southern Arizona and started his own Practice.
Protecting the Law Since 1981
Professional Activities
Mr. Gaines has published over 30 articles relating to his areas of practice. He has continued to lecture in his areas of practice having given over 60 lectures.
Most recently Mr. Gaines has served as a lecturer at the University of Arizona School of Law 2018 thru present. He has also served as a faculty member of the Arizona State Bar Trial College for over 20 years.
Community Activities and hobbies
Ed serves as the Vice President of the Sonoita Fair and Rodeo Association. He is active in and provides legal advice to the Empire Ranch Association. In the past Ed has provided legal advice to the Tucson Rodeo Committee and the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee.
In his spare time, he enjoys talking his 16-year-old daughter to barrel races and horse shows. He enjoys riding with his family as well as skiing with his family. Both Ed and his wife are big fly fisherman.
Ed is available to consult for one hour at no charge.
Our Practice
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.
Why Choose Us
Honest, Expert Lawyer
Mr. Gaines became a resident of the Sonoita/Patagonia area over 22 years ago. Several years ago, he decided he wanted to help his friends, neighbors and residents of Southern Arizona and started his own Practice.
Modern Legal Care
Mr. Gaines is serving as a lecturer at the University of Arizona School of Law 2018 thru present. He has also served as a faculty member of the Arizona State Bar Trial College for over 20 years.
Hundreds of cases won
Mr. Gaines has been litigating for 40 years in Arizona.
Ed Gaines Law Group is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated lawyer. Only 1 in 10 lawyers are rated AV or Pre-eminent.
Our Philosophy
The Law Comes First
Because of Mr. Gaines experience of 40 years with all types of law, we know how to apply case law in myraid types of legal situations.
Honest Communication
We go out of our way to make sure we communicate promptly and clearly with our clients, both verbally and electronically.
Committed to Excellence
Being an AV rated law firm is not only an honor, but it commits us to providing the most competent and accurate representation possible to all our clients.