Erica S. Gelfand

Erica S. Gelfand is a Phoenix attorney and founder of her own law office. Her practice includes personal injury and wrongful death matters, with a strong focus on motor vehicle accident claims. She represents people injured in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, rideshare, bus, and government vehicle crashes, along with other serious accident matters. Her work involves liability investigation, insurance issues, medical documentation, damages, and negotiation or litigation when responsibility is disputed.

Gelfand earned a B.A. in Political Science and Russian Studies from the University of Arizona in 2007. She received a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 2011 and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from George Washington University Law School in 2012. Her education includes substantial training in legal research, comparative legal systems, rights-based analysis, and advocacy, which supports her work evaluating claims, developing arguments, and representing clients in contested injury matters.

Gelfand’s professional background includes work with a state human rights agency, an international institution, nonprofit organizations, a legal clinic, and law firms. Her current injury practice covers rear-end and head-on collisions, rollover crashes, construction-zone accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, commercial truck accidents, and other roadway incidents. She has also written on disability rights, including a law journal article addressing mandatory reassignment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reflecting experience with civil rights and legal policy analysis.

Erica S. Gelfand focuses on helping injured people and families pursue claims arising from vehicle collisions and other negligent conduct. Her practice combines personal injury litigation with a broader professional background in rights-based legal work and public-interest settings. By examining accident evidence, insurance coverage, medical records, and damages, she prepares claims for negotiation or litigation and helps clients address the legal consequences of serious injuries and wrongful death in Arizona.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law office of Erica S Gelfand
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona

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