Charles D. Onofry

Charles D. Onofry is an accomplished trial attorney with over 35 years of experience handling complex tort and commercial litigation. He has successfully tried or arbitrated more than 250 cases, representing individuals, businesses, insurers, and self-insured entities. His practice includes insurance coverage, premises liability, construction defects, business disputes, professional negligence, and trust and estate litigation.

Mr. Onofry earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University in 1986, where he served on the Villanova Law Review and received the Scribes Award for Outstanding Legal Writing. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hamilton College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1982. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Roger G. Strand of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona from 1986 to 1987.

Recognized for his trial expertise, Mr. Onofry has defended clients in high-stakes litigation, including insurance bad faith claims, business contract disputes, and employment disagreements. He has successfully handled cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, professional liability, and intellectual property disputes. His courtroom success has earned him an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

Beyond his active litigation practice, Charles D. Onofry serves as a contributing editor for the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Compendium on Spoliation of Evidence and has authored numerous publications on trial techniques, civil litigation strategies, and liability defense. He is a frequent lecturer on civil trial practice and also serves as a judge pro tem. His extensive trial advocacy experience and leadership have established him as a trusted and respected authority in Arizona’s legal community.

Mr. Onofry is admitted to practice in Arizona, multiple federal district courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Ninth Circuits. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the State Bar of Arizona. With a commitment to legal excellence and client advocacy, he remains a trusted advisor and formidable trial attorney in complex litigation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Parter, Schneider & Onofry, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Maricopa County Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Villanova University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamilton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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