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Matthew L. Cates represents clients in Phoenix, Arizona across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Matthew L. Cates
Mr. Cates practices litigation in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, healthcare, and commercial disputes. Mr. Cates represents physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases, and he has served as trial counsel in numerous medical malpractice jury trials. In addition, he has defended personal injury cases at trial and at arbitration.
Mr. Cates also represents physicians and other professionals before their state licensing boards, including the Medical Board, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, Physical Therapy Board and Board of Realtors. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cates served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Susan R. Bolton of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and to the Honorable Noel Fidel of the Arizona Court of Appeals. During law school, he served as an extern for the Honorable Thomas C. Kleinschmidt of the Arizona Court of Appeals.
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Arizona State University
J.D. · 1999
Bowdoin College
B.A. · 1996
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Arizona
1999 · ACTIVE
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Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
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What areas of law does Matthew L. Cates practice?
Matthew L. Cates focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Matthew L. Cates located?
Matthew L. Cates primarily serves clients in Phoenix, Arizona, with an office at 2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1600.
How experienced is Matthew L. Cates?
Matthew L. Cates has 27 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1999.
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