Susan Dana-Kobey, Insurance Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
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Susan Dana-Kobey is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Insurance.
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- Handles Insurance matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026).
About Susan Dana-Kobey: Susan Dana-Kobey is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Insurance.
Areas of practice
Susan's practice areas in Phoenix
Susan concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Susan takes insurance matters in Phoenix, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Susan Dana-Kobey, insurance attorney serving Phoenix
Susan Dana-Kobey is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Susan works from Phoenix, Arizona and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Susan lived in Argentina as a child and is fluent in Spanish. While living in Argentina, she travelled often to Brazil to visit family and eventually learned to also speak Portuguese. Her multilingual proficiency led Susan to volunteer by assisting Spanish speaking individuals at the Family Court Facilitator’s Office in Orange County, California. Susan also worked as a Spanish translator in the telecommunications industry. In her practice, Susan is privileged to represent many Spanish-speaking clients.
In both Arizona and California Susan handles civil litigation matters, representing clients in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, negligence, premises liability and construction matters. She has served as lead counsel for construction industry clients in multi-million dollar residential and commercial litigation matters for numerous developers, general contractors and subcontractors in complex litigation matters. Her practice area also includes insurance coverage matters. Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, she practiced law in Southern California where she focused on insurance coverage litigation. Susan prides herself in forming trusting relationships with her clients and building positive and constructive relationships with attorneys, court staff and experts. This gives her the ability to reduce acrimony and save the time, money and stress associated with unnecessary litigation. In addition, her business experience complements her abilities as a result driven negotiator when handling complex financial issues in dissolution proceedings. Of course, when cases cannot be settled, she is a zealous and experienced advocate.
Susan's approach to insurance cases
Susan lived in Argentina as a child and is fluent in Spanish. While living in Argentina, she travelled often to Brazil to visit family and eventually learned to also speak Portuguese. Her multilingual proficiency led Susan to volunteer by assisting Spanish speaking individuals at the Family Court Facilitator’s Office in Orange County, California. Susan also worked as a Spanish translator in the…
The kind of cases Susan takes
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Susan studied and practices
Western State University College of Law
J.D. · 1999
Susan studied at J.D. in Western State University College of Law.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Western State University College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Susan's legal honors and published work
Susan has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Susan Dana-Kobey's office in Phoenix
Susan's primary office is at 1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 1700, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Dana-Kobey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Susan
Susan 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Dana-Kobey
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Susan'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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new insurance clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
Susan handles insurance matters throughout Arizona. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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