The Firm was originally founded in 1971. At that time, it was known as Maupin, Wilson & Maud. Thereafter, it was known as Maupin and Wilson. In 1982, with the addition of retired Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice, Fred C. Struckmeyer, Jr., the firm became known as Struckmeyer and Wilson. Struckmeyer and Wilson is composed of members who have substantial and broad civil insurance-defense litigation backgrounds.
These include memberships and appointments to the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Defense Research Institute, the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel and many other specialized organizations.
Mr. Donald R. Wilson, the senior partner of the firm, has specialized solely in insurance defense litigation for over 47 years. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, President of its Phoenix Chapter (1989), and a member of the National Board of Directors. Mr. Wilson is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, a member and former officer of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, and is the author of Arizona Automobile Negligence Law and Practice, Allen Smith, 1962. This text is a standard reference in the area of automobile negligence law. Additionally, Mr. Wilson is a former insurance adjuster and a member of the Arizona Insurance Claims Association.
Prior to joining the firm, Fred C. Struckmeyer, Jr. served on the Arizona Supreme Court for 27 years. Judge Struckmeyer served as Chief Justice on that Court, as well as an Associate Justice. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Struckmeyer was a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge. Struckmeyer and Wilson anticipates steady and measured growth in the foreseeable future.
The firm will continue its commitment to quality representation of those in the insurance industry and maintain the highest standards in all phases of such representation. Struckmeyer and Wilson has a renowned history of producing excellent results for its clients, especially in the area of catastrophic damage cases. This reputation for quality, result-oriented, effective representation is displayed in our compendium of recent jury trials, which is attached as an appendix.
While Struckmeyer and Wilson has always handled construction defect litigation in its various forms, we have, over the last four or five years, developed a section of the firm specifically dedicated to aggressive defense in construction defect litigation/product defect litigation. This team is lead by partner Christopher J. Wilson, who also has a degree in mechanical engineering. All of the other attorneys within the construction defect/product defect section of Struckmeyer and Wilson maintain degrees in engineering, covering both the mechanical and electrical disciplines. This team is very experienced in all aspects and stages of construction defect litigation/product defect litigation from initial file intake and discovery to mediation/arbitration and trial. Included herewith is a resume of each member of the firm.
We welcome any correspondence or inquiries regarding references, experience, or representation. In this regard, inquiries may be addressed to Donald R. Wilson or Christopher J. Wilson at the firm, by calling (602) 248-9222.