Category Archives: Firm News
Leighton Jr has been nominated to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. of Rockafellow Law Firm has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Arizona, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this […]
The State Of Our Courts During COVID-19
Trials are still suspended. Hearings are remote. When will this end? Most court rooms throughout the country have been operating on a limited basis during the time of COVID-19. Our Pima County Superior Court is no different. Leighton Sr. and Leighton Jr. recently attended a video-conference seminar held by numerous Superior Court judges representing the […]
Leighton Rockafellow Announces Re-launch of His Novel of Legal Suspense: Diminished Capacity
Diminished Capacity: The Re-Launch of Leighton Rockafellow’s Novel Leighton Rockafellow has re-launched Diminished Capacity, a novel of Legal Suspense. (Think John Grisham style prose.) This full-length legal novel is set in Tucson and features two exciting stories interwoven together. Story one is a murder trial. The defense: Diminished Capacity. Follow the story of this psychological […]
Jenny’s 20th Anniversary With Rockafellow Law
We Celebrate Jenny Schultz On Her 20 Year Anniversary with Rockafellow Law This week the Rockafellow Law Firm is proud to celebrate the 20th work anniversary of Jenny Schultz. Jenny started with the Rockafellow Law Firm in July 2000 as a legal assistant. From the onset she has been an integral part of the Rockafellow […]
A summary of Pima County Superior Court’s Current Operations
Pima County Superior Court’s Current Operations Legal services are included on the long list of “essential” services in Arizona. Aside from depositions and mediations taking place by Zoom, some reduced hours (10-3, M-F), and more working from home, it has been business as (mostly) usual here at the Rockafellow Law Firm. However, the same can’t be said […]
Meet the Firm’s New Director of First Impressions: Karen
Rockafellow Law Firm’s New Employee and Long-time Friend Karen Joins the Staff Our new receptionist/bookkeeper/director of first impressions is Karen Harrington. This is not Karen’s first time working at Rockafellow Law Firm. Karen worked for us in the same position from 1982-1984. She brought with her a vast skill set including certified property appraiser, bank […]
Attorney Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. Has Been Recertified in Civil Trial Law With The National Board of Trial Advocacy
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) has recertified Leighton H. Rockafellow, Sr. of the Rockafellow Law Firm as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Rockafellow has been an NBTA member in good standing for 25 years. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit […]
Leighton Rockafellow Sr. Named in The Best Lawyers In America
Leighton Rockafellow Sr. has been named to the 23rd Edition of “The Best Lawyers In America©.” This is a peer reviewed group. Leighton’s inclusion is in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Since its inception in 1983, “Best Lawyers®” has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The 2017 Edition […]
Leighton Rockafellow Sr. has been named to the 23rd Edition of “The Best Lawyers In America©.”
Leighton Rockafellow Sr has been named to the 23rd Edition of “The Best Lawyers In America©.” This is a peer reviewed group. Leighton’s inclusion is in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Since its inception in 1983, “Best Lawyers®” has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The 2017 Edition […]
Arizona Attorney Board Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death
Leighton Rockafellow Sr. is Board Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the State Bar of Arizona. He is also Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Specialist. Both of those certifications were obtained in 1991. Leighton was one of the first attorneys in the State of Arizona to […]
