Lawrence Lazzara, Jr., Esq.
Managing Partner
Passionate about helping his clients find justice, attorney Lawrence “Larry” Lazzara isn’t afraid to dive into complex personal injury cases. With a 99% success rate, he has guided accident victims and their loved ones, helping them find closure and fair compensation. He’s proven to be a trusted and reliable resource when navigating investigations, claims, and lawsuits.
Larry has the training and resources to provide the highest-quality legal service to his clients. Numerous industry organizations, including National Trial Lawyers, America’s Most Honored Lawyers, and the American Institute for Personal Injury Lawyers, consistently recognize Larry for his exceptional work. In addition to his personal injury practice, Larry has experience in criminal law, contract litigation, and domestic relations.
Larry is also the founder of the Advanced Injury Seminar lecture series, a board-approved continuing education program for Arizona chiropractors. The largest seminar series of its kind in the state, a selection of hand-picked speakers educate Arizona’s chiropractic professionals on the intricacies of personal injury law, such as case management, documenting injuries, and effective record keeping.
Prior to founding Arizona-based Lazzara Law Firm in 2009, Larry litigated criminal cases as Assistant District Attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office in New York City. He also spent one year as a judicial law clerk for the New Jersey State Superior Court, where he mediated small claims cases, conducted extensive legal research and writing projects, and served as a liaison between the judiciary and its litigants. He is admitted in Utah, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and the New Jersey Federal District Court.
Larry earned his juris doctorate from New York Law School, where he was honored with three Certificate of Achievement awards for academic excellence. He finished in the top 5% of his class in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy. He continued his education at Temple University Beasley School of Law’s nationally recognized litigation program.
Committed to giving back to his community, Larry volunteers with Wills for Heroes, drafting wills for Arizona’s police officers and firefighters at no charge.
Recognitions
- Best of the Best Attorney’s Top 10 Law Firms (2021)
- Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star (2017 – present)
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff (2020 – present)
- America’s Most Honored Lawyers (2017 – present)
- Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer (2012 – present)
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys: 10 Best Attorneys (2017 – present)
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 (2017 – 2020)
Activities & Memberships
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Wills for Heroes
Education
- J.D., New York Law School
- L.L.M., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
Bar Admissions
Admitted in Utah, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and the New Jersey Federal District Court
Lawrence Lazzara, Jr., Esq.
Managing Partner
Passionate about helping his clients find justice, attorney Lawrence “Larry” Lazzara isn’t afraid to dive into complex personal injury cases. With a 99% success rate, he has guided accident victims and their loved ones, helping them find closure and fair compensation. He’s proven to be a trusted and reliable resource when navigating investigations, claims, and lawsuits.
Larry has the training and resources to provide the highest-quality legal service to his clients. Numerous industry organizations, including National Trial Lawyers, America’s Most Honored Lawyers, and the American Institute for Personal Injury Lawyers, consistently recognize Larry for his exceptional work. In addition to his personal injury practice, Larry has experience in criminal law, contract litigation, and domestic relations.
Larry is also the founder of the Advanced Injury Seminar lecture series, a board-approved continuing education program for Arizona chiropractors. The largest seminar series of its kind in the state, a selection of hand-picked speakers educate Arizona’s chiropractic professionals on the intricacies of personal injury law, such as case management, documenting injuries, and effective record keeping.
Prior to founding Arizona-based Lazzara Law Firm in 2009, Larry litigated criminal cases as Assistant District Attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office in New York City. He also spent one year as a judicial law clerk for the New Jersey State Superior Court, where he mediated small claims cases, conducted extensive legal research and writing projects, and served as a liaison between the judiciary and its litigants. He is admitted in Utah, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and the New Jersey Federal District Court.
Larry earned his juris doctorate from New York Law School, where he was honored with three Certificate of Achievement awards for academic excellence. He finished in the top 5% of his class in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy. He continued his education at Temple University Beasley School of Law’s nationally recognized litigation program.
Committed to giving back to his community, Larry volunteers with Wills for Heroes, drafting wills for Arizona’s police officers and firefighters at no charge.
