Jay Mackinlay
With close to a quarter of a century of personal injury experience, Jay has participated in virtually hundreds of court proceedings representing injured victims. He has been successful in complex cases requiring appearances throughout the United States, but is equally comfortable assisting individuals in his home state of Arizona.
Education
- Juris doctorate degree with honors (Cum Laude) Brigham Young University
- Bachelor of Arts Degree with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) Arizona State University
ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Arizona
- State Bar of Colorado
- State Courts of Arizona
- United States District Court of Arizona
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
PERSONAL
- Earned distinction as one of the firm’s highest dollar producers for clients
- Has interrogated hundreds of witnesses
- Extensive favorable jury verdicts
- Notorious for successfully resolving complex and difficult cases
Awards & Recognition
Our attorneys have received various awards and recognition for their dedication and excellence. Some of their awards are listed below.
EXAMPLES Of Jay's Cases
Woman Attacked By An Off-leash Dog.
Our client sustained serious injuries, including a knee surgery. The dog owner’s insurance company denied liability because it claimed that there was an exclusion for “vicious dogs.” After carefully examining the policy, I noted that there was in fact no coverage for certain dogs, including “Rottweilers” or “Pit Bulls” or “Pit Bull mixes.” The defendant’s dog was a Rottweilers but not a purebred. As the insurance policy specifically excluded both “Pit Bulls” and “Pit Bull mixes” on the one hand, but only “Rottweilers” on the other, I argued that there would have to be coverage for a Rottweilers mix. The insurance company eventually agreed and paid our client $180,000.00.
Pregnant Woman Who Was Injured In A Motor Vehicle Accident.
Following the accident, the woman gave birth to a child. I argued that the child had some complications resulting from the motor vehicle accident. The insurance company initially refused to make any settlement offers for the child, claiming that the child had no claim because she was not born at the time of the accident. We filed a lawsuit and eventually negotiated a settlement which will provide the child more than $660,000.00 over her lifetime.
Woman Shot After A House Party At Which Alcohol Was Served To Minors.
At the conclusion of the party, there was a fight in the street outside of the home. One of the partygoers pulled out a gun and shot at others. Our client was an innocent bystander who became paralyzed from the waist down by a stray bullet. I sued the homeowner for failing to supervise the party. The homeowner was extremely belligerent and refused to provide any insurance information. We had a court hearing at which I asked the judge to hold the homeowner in contempt. The homeowner eventually provided the information and was represented by skilled lawyers at a large downtown firm. The homeowner’s lawyers first claimed that there was no coverage as our client’s injuries were sustained off the premises and that the homeowner was not responsible for their actions. I continued with the lawsuit and eventually recovered the entire policy limits from the insurance company.
Why CHoose Us?
- You focus on physical recovery; we focus on getting a fair monetary recovery for you.
- We can recommend doctors who will wait to receive payment until after your case has been resolved.
- We offer a free consultation to evaluate your case.
- We will complete a thorough investigation to prove the other party was at fault.
- We pride ourselves in excellent communication with our clients and will always return your calls within one business day.
