Shanks Leonhardt, Insurance Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Shanks concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shanks handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Insurance

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Shanks's primary office is at 3030 North Third Street, Suite 1300, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shanks usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Shanks discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Shanks for a insurance case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shanks walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Shanks offer a free consultation?

  Shanks charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shanks's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Shanks's current terms during booking.

• How long do insurance cases in Arizona typically take?

  Simple insurance 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. Shanks gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Shanks take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?

  Shanks 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 — Shanks 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 Shanks?

  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. Shanks will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Shanks accepting new insurance clients right now?

  Shanks's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.