About Richard

Richard P. Traulsen is a personal injury attorney and managing partner at Begam Marks & Traulsen, P.A. in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been practicing law since 1994, focusing on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. The firm, located at 11201 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85028, handles cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents. Medical malpractice. Mr. Traulsen earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 1994.

He also holds a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University, obtained in 1984. During law school, he served as the Legislative Review Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal and was awarded the Order of the Coif for his scholastic and professional achievements. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Noel Fidel on the Arizona Court of Appeals. In his practice, Mr. Traulsen has successfully litigated numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those arising from car and truck accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice. Dangerous road design. He is particularly experienced in representing clients injured in collisions involving commercial trucks. Mr. Traulsen is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

He served as the past national chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group. He is also a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, and the National Crime Victim Bar Association. Additionally, he serves as a judge pro tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court. He has been recognized for his legal abilities and ethical standards, receiving the highest client and peer review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been selected as a Super Lawyer from 2022 to 2026. Mr. Traulsen is actively involved in the community, volunteering with various nonprofit and community groups, including the Arizona Hemophilia Association, victim's advocacy groups. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). He is admitted to practice in Arizona, the U.S.

District Court for the District of Arizona, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The firm, Begam Marks & Traulsen, P.A., was established in 1957 and focuses exclusively on personal injury law, representing victims of serious injuries and their families. Mr. Traulsen's dedication to his clients and his community shows his commitment to justice and the well-being of those he serves.

Education

Arizona State University

J.D. (1994)

1994

Arizona State University

B.S. (1984)

1984

ASU

Languages

English (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Arizona

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Professional Associations

Arizona State Bar

has membership Current

AAJ Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

Past National Chair Current

Academy of Truck Accident Lawyers (ATAA)

National Board has membership Current

American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA)

has membership Current

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

has membership Current

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 11201 North Tatum Blvd. #110 Phoenix AZ 85028

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