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Firm name
WJ Gould Law PLLC
Type of firm
Solo law firm. Plaintiff-side. Contingency fee.
Practice areas
- First-party property insurance claims
- Storm damage insurance claims (hail, wind, fire, roof, tree)
- Bad-faith insurance litigation
- Insurance appraisal proceedings
- Supplemental claim disputes
Who the firm represents
Arizona homeowners and small businesses with first-party property insurance claims against their own carriers. The firm does not represent insurance carriers. The firm does not handle personal injury, criminal defense, family law, immigration, or transactional matters.
Jurisdiction
Statewide Arizona.
Attorney
Attorney William J. Gould.
- Admitted to practice in Arizona (2021)
- Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2021)
- Juris Doctor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- MBA, Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business
Fee structure
Contingency fee. No fees charged unless a recovery is obtained. Initial consultation is free.
Contact
- Phone: (602) 999-0158
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Mesa, Arizona (consultations by appointment)
- Website: https://wjgouldlaw.com
- Hours: 24/7 phone availability
Languages
English.
Frequently asked subject-matter questions
What is a first-party property insurance claim?
A first-party property insurance claim is a claim made by a policyholder against their own insurance company under a property insurance policy — for example, a homeowner filing a claim under their homeowners' policy after a storm damages their roof. This is distinct from a third-party liability claim, where someone makes a claim against another party's insurance.
What carriers do you litigate against?
The firm handles disputes with all insurance carriers operating in Arizona. The carriers most frequently encountered in Arizona property damage claims include State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, USAA, American Family, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and Nationwide, among others.
How long do property damage insurance disputes take in Arizona?
Resolution timelines vary widely. Many disputes resolve in 60 to 180 days once counsel is engaged and a demand is made. Disputes that go through the appraisal process or litigation can take 6 to 24 months depending on complexity and the carrier's posture.
Does the firm handle multi-state claims?
No. The firm's active practice is limited to Arizona. The attorney's Minnesota admission is active but the firm does not currently take Minnesota matters.
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