Timothy Medcoff

Partner and Co-Founder

Practice Areas:

Timothy Medcoff is an AV Rated attorney who defends clients in the areas of product liability, insurance claims, traditional labor and all types of employment disputes as well as commercial litigation. His portfolio is deep and varied, and his focus on maintaining client relationships serves to create long lasting partnerships with clients. Timothy’s extensive experience working with national companies in multi-district litigation makes him an asset to any client, large or small.

 

Timothy has comprehensive trial and litigation experience, including investigating claims, defending pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and tire, crane and heavy equipment manufacturers in liability and wrongful death matters. Timothy has also worked with numerous insurers and national rental car companies in significant personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

 

Timothy has represented a broad range of employers in all facets of labor and employment law, including; defending employers in discrimination cases, wrongful discharge lawsuits, wage and hour claims, union litigation and enforcement of restrictive covenants and trade secret protections in federal and state courts and agencies.

 

He has also represented employers in labor arbitrations, grievances and the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements. In one particular case, Timothy’s efforts led to the Union disclaiming its interest in the bargaining unit. Timothy also counsels employers on day to day human resource issues including personnel handbooks, policy changes and investigations. He works with business owners in contract negotiations and partner disputes as well.

Bar Admissions:

  • Arizona

Education

  • University of Arizona, J.D., cum laude, 1998
  • University of Dundee, Scotland, M. Phil., 1995
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, 1993

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Supreme Court for the United States of America

Honors & Awards:

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® – 2026
  • Southwest Super Lawyers® 2020
  • Arizona Finest Lawyers, 2014 – Present
  • Top Lawyers, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, 2011 – Present
  • Best Lawyers, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America 2018 – Present
  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2010 – Present
  • Recipient of “40 Under 40 Award” from Tucson Business Edge Magazine, 2007
  • Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona (2009)
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney (November 2004)

Other Experience:

Professional Memberships and Affiliations:

  • Defense Research Institute Member (2000 – Present)
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (2017 – Present)
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2013 – Present)
  • Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Volunteer (2014 – Present)

Public Service and Community Involvement:

  • Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Board, Vice Chair, Board Member, Peerspective Member (2014 – Present)
  • Tucson Airport Authority, Member (2023)
  • Crest Insurance, Board of Directors (2023)
  • Winers & Diners, Member (2023)
  • Honorary Wing Commander 355th (2023)
  • Pusch Ridge Riders 4H Archery Coach (2023)
  • Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT), Board Member (2015 – 2019)
  • Parent Aid Child Abuse Prevention (President 2000), Board Member (1999-2014)
  • Ronald McDonald House Board Member (2014 – Present)
  • Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Volunteer (2014 – Present)
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2013 – Present)
  • Tucson Chargers Mighty Mite Football Coach (2013)
  • Little League Baseball Coach (2010 -2012)
  • Outside General Counsel to 10+ Non-Profit Organizations

 

Education

  • University of Arizona, J.D., cum laude, 1998
  • University of Dundee, Scotland, M. Phil., 1995
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Supreme Court for the United States of America

Education

  • University of Arizona, J.D., cum laude, 1998
  • University of Dundee, Scotland, M. Phil., 1995
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, 1993