Kurt Maahs, Personal Injury Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
Over 32 years of legal practice · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatShapiro Law Team
Scottsdale, AZ
Practicing personal injury in Scottsdale since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Kurt Maahs is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Kurt has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Scottsdale, AZ.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Kurt Maahs: Kurt Maahs is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Kurt has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Kurt's practice areas in Scottsdale
Kurt concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kurt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Kurt takes personal injury matters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kurt agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kurt Maahs, personal injury attorney serving Scottsdale
Kurt Maahs is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Kurt has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Kurt works from Scottsdale, Arizona and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Mr. Maahs joined Shapiro Law Team in November 2021. For over 25 years, Mr. Maahs has successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases ranging from product and automobile liability to commercial litigation.
He’s obtained numerous verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars, including helping a client obtain a $5.7 million settlement for a major trucking accident.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Maahs was a managing attorney of the Arizona office of Sweet James, LLP and an assistant managing attorney at Phillips Law Group, P.C., representing victims of personal injury as well as individuals in bad faith actions against insurance companies.
He also spent time as legal counsel for major corporations, including Walgreens, State Farm, Johnson and Johnson, Marriott, and Home Depot.
After earning a degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln (1991), he graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School (1994). Since then, Mr. Maahs has focused on providing the highest quality and most effective representation to his clients. He is admitted to the Bar in the state of Arizona as well as Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
When he’s not working, Mr. Maahs enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, running, reading, golfing, and following the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Published Works
• “Primer on Telematics – A Vital Piece of Your Trucking Case”; The Advocate, March/April 2020, Arizona Association of Justice. (2020)
Presentations & Seminars
• “How Drivers Cheat ELDs”; Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Annual Symposium. (2022)
• “Conducting Thorough Client Intake and Pre-Suit Investigation”; Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021)
• “Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases”; Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021)
• “Initial Filing and Discovery Tips in Personal Injury”; Personal Injury Bootcamp, National Business Institute. (2021)
• “Trial Preparation and Jury Selection”; Trial Preparation and Jury Selection, National Business Institute. (2021)
• “Truck Crash Cases – A Primer”; Personal Injury – A Case-by-Case Toolkit, National Business Institute. (2020)
Honors and Awards
• Super Lawyers Rising Star—Southwest Region (2019)
Professional Associations & Memberships
• Arizona Association for Justice, Board of Directors
• Sandra Day O’Connor Inn of Court
• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
• American Association for Justice
• Maricopa County Bar Association
Working with Kurt on a personal injury matter
Mr. Maahs joined Shapiro Law Team in November 2021. For over 25 years, Mr. Maahs has successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases ranging from product and automobile liability to commercial litigation. He’s obtained numerous verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars, including helping a client obtain a $5.7 million settlement for a major trucking accident. Prior to…
Clients Kurt works with
Kurt reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Scottsdale and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kurt studied and practices
University of Nebraska
J.D. · 1994
University of Nebraska
B.S. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Kurt's state bar admissions
Arizona
2011 · ACTIVE
Iowa
2007 · ACTIVE
Kansas
1995 · ACTIVE
Nebraska
1994 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1994 · ACTIVE
Kurt studied at J.D. in University of Nebraska and B.S. in University of Nebraska.
Law school and academic background
Kurt completed J.D. in University of Nebraska and B.S. in University of Nebraska. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kurt runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kurt's legal honors and published work
Kurt has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Kurt Maahs's office in Scottsdale
Kurt's primary office is at 4203 E Indian School Rd #300, Scottsdale, AZ, 85018. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kurt Maahs — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kurt. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Scottsdale.
4.4
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How to hire Kurt Maahs — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kurt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kurt charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kurt will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kurt
Kurt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kurt confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kurt's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kurt Maahs
How much does it cost to hire Kurt for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kurt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kurt offer a free consultation?
Kurt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Kurt's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kurt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kurt take my case if I'm outside Scottsdale?
Kurt is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kurt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kurt?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kurt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kurt accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Kurt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona
Kurt handles personal injury matters throughout Arizona. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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