Rick Horton, Civil Rights Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, General, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatShapiro Law Team
Scottsdale, AZ
Practicing civil rights in Scottsdale since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Rick Horton is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Personal Injury. Rick has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Civil Rights, General, and Personal Injury matters from Scottsdale, AZ.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Rick Horton: Rick Horton is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Personal Injury. Rick has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Rick Horton
Rick concentrates on civil rights, general, personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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General
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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TBI/SCI
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Truck Accidents
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Wrongful Death
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Civil Rights cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rick takes civil rights 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 Rick agrees to represent you.
General cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rick takes general 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 Rick agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rick 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 Rick agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rick takes product liability 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 Rick agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Scottsdale, Arizona
Rick takes slip & fall 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 Rick agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Rick Horton — Over 31 years of Arizona civil rights experience
Rick Horton is an attorney based in Scottsdale, AZ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, General, and Personal Injury. Rick has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shapiro Law Team. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Rick Horton is a trial attorney at Shapiro Law Team concentrating his practice in personal injury matters. More specifically, Rick focuses on motor vehicle and trucking collisions, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, and civil rights violations.
“For over 25 years, Rick has litigated complex issues of liability and damages nationwide, serving as lead counsel in several high-profile, catastrophic injury cases.”
Rick is licensed to practice in Arizona, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and is admitted in both state and federal courts. He received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, where he was a member of the Baylor baseball team, and earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
After graduation, Rick defended insurance companies in auto collision cases, as well as premises liability cases, having tried over 75 cases to a jury. His superior litigation skills earned the trust of insurance companies such as Allstate, Farmers, State Farm, and Liberty Mutual. Preferring to represent individual victims as opposed to big companies, Rick now uses his experiences to fight on behalf of victims in motor vehicle collisions, products liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.
Along with his work as an attorney, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, their horse, and two border collie dogs in the great outdoors of Arizona.
Honors & Awards
• Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating (5.0)
Professional Associations and Memberships
• Arizona Association of Justice
• Oklahoma Association of Justice, formerly Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• National Trial Lawyers top 100 Civil Plaintiff
Working with Rick on a civil rights matter
Rick Horton is a trial attorney at Shapiro Law Team concentrating his practice in personal injury matters. More specifically, Rick focuses on motor vehicle and trucking collisions, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, and civil rights violations. “For over 25 years, Rick has litigated complex issues of liability and damages nationwide, serving as lead…
Clients Rick works with
Rick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, general, and personal injury matters in Scottsdale and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Rick Horton's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Tulsa
J.D. · 1994
Baylor University
B.A. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Rick's state bar admissions
Arizona
2010 · ACTIVE
Missouri
2002 · ACTIVE
Oklahoma
1995 · ACTIVE
Rick studied at J.D. in The University of Tulsa and B.A. in Baylor University.
Law school and academic background
Rick completed J.D. in The University of Tulsa and B.A. in Baylor University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rick runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Rick Horton
Rick has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Rick Horton's office in Scottsdale
Rick'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 Rick Horton — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Rick. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in Scottsdale.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Rick Horton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rick usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rick'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; Rick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Rick
Rick discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Rick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rick's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rick Horton
How much does it cost to hire Rick for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rick offer a free consultation?
Rick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rick's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Rick's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Rick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rick take my case if I'm outside Scottsdale?
Rick 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 — Rick 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 Rick?
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. Rick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rick accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Rick's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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