Best of Flagstaff 2024
Written by Gail G. Collins
An injury or accident happens without notice. We have no time to prepare. In an instant, our life is changed, and we are simply subject to the consequences. But that doesn’t mean our suffering should have no consequences. There may be costs, resources necessary, lost work, physical impairment, therapies and more. When this happens, we need help, concern and a way forward.
Evan Garrey understands this and offers a compassionate, constructive hand in getting life back on track. “Our goal is to help people, especially in northern Arizona to carry through a difficult time when they or their loves ones are hurting. We’ve seen what a difference it can make in people’s lives,” said Erin Evans.
The attorney has been practicing for 17 years and spent nearly 20 with partner Reid Garrey, mentored as an intern while in she attended law school. The firm serves the entire state of Arizona. While Garrey is located in Phoenix, Evans moved to Flagstaff to extend their reach a few years ago.
The focus is catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, and while affording a personal touch, they will fight justice deserved. The firm is accessible, providing regular updates throughout the process. The legal team works closely with clients to understand their situation, build a strong case and pursue the responsible parties to ensure those affected receive the compensation they truly deserve. Such individual attention earned the firm notice as top law firm in Flagstaff.
“We focus on providing clients a unique and personal experience that a large law firm doesn’t extend,” explained Evans. “We are involved in every case every step of the way with immense trial experience. We won’t settle unless the sum is equivalent with the loss.”
Read more: Representing Arizona with compassion: Evans and Garrey win Best Law FirmAs Flagstaff sits at the crossroads of Interstates 17 and 40 with enormous trucking traffic, it is understandable that auto accidents construe the largest percentage of cases. Drunk driving, boating injuries, bike and pedestrian accidents, multiple lines of liability, such as premises, product and nursing home negligence and workplace accidents round out the cases handled by the firm. “Negligent hiring and training is a large part of what we pursue, whether it’s corporate cases or accidents caused by semi-trucks,” she said.
Recently, a personal injury case surrounding product liability involving paralysis paid out $3M, and depending on the circumstances, amounts generally range from $250,000 for hit-and-run or premises liability to multi-millions for auto accidents or wrongful death.
Community is central to the firm’s services and extends to professional and personal development. Evans has served as president of Coconino Bar Association, been appointed to the Supreme Court Committee on Examinations, acted as board member of Creative Flagstaff, supported the local chapter of Child Health for 10 years, sponsored Arboretum Garden Parties and more.
When reputation and experience matters, clients look to Evans Garrey. Through integrity, honesty and professionalism, Evans Garrey always represents the client’s best interests during what is often the most difficult time of their lives. “We don’t take only big cases, but want to help people even in the smallest of situations. It’s been a great journey,” Evans said of her law career serving the public. BestofFLG24