Kurt M. Zitzer

Kurt M. Zitzer

Insurance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Scottsdale, Arizona
35+ years experience
Meagher + Geer PLLP
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16767 North Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Bio

Mr. Zitzer is a litigation attorney. Kurt was recently honored by his peers by being selected once again as one of the Top 50 attorneys in the Southwest by Southwest Super Lawyers®. Additionally,AZ Business magazine recently selected Kurt as one of Arizona’s top 100 lawyers and a top 10 lawyer in the area of Employee Benefits and Insurance Law. Kurt is also included in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Insurance Law and Products Liability Litigation – Defense. His practice focuses on writing coverage opinions for a wide variety of insurance product lines. When these positions are disputed, he defends them. The cases I enjoy most are those that derive from one-of-a-kind commercial insurance policies----cases that present brand-new issues to the courts and create new law. He has defended commercial insurance cases in 14 states----in mediation, arbitration, litigation, on trial and on appeal. Kurt also has experience serving as an arbitrator in private arbitrations involving insurance coverage disputes, and as an expert witness involving coverage and bad faith claims.Kurt also engages in reinsurance coverage opinion writing, mediation and arbitration----focusing primarily on facultative reinsurance agreements for property and casualty insurers.In addition to insurance coverage and commercial litigation, he defends clients----especially lawyers and accountants----faced with professional liability claims. He represents accountants confronted with disciplinary proceedings and malpractice claims, as well as other professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, real estate and insurance. As an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Kurt regularly speaks at this group's seminars on emerging issues in professional liability.Kurt’s practice includes the defense of product liability claims involving the manufacturing, distribution and sale of vehicles and their component parts, small machinery, household products, HVAC equipment, construction materials and other consumer products. Mr. Zitzer has successfully defended serious bodily injury and wrongful death claims as well as property damage claims in Arizona and other jurisdictions. He has resolved suits through trial, arbitration, motion practice and mediated settlement, and Kurt is regularly called upon to defend the interests of those companies accused of manufacturing, distributing or selling a dangerous of defective product.He also represents real estate developers, with a focus on projects that include hospitality, medical and professional office buildings. He uses his knowledge of insurance coverage to advise clients on risk management issues----including procurement of insurance and drafting of construction contracts. Mr. Zitzer is a litigation attorney. Kurt was recently honored by his peers by being selected once again as one of the Top 50 attorneys in the Southwest by Southwest Super Lawyers®. Additionally,AZ Business magazine recently selected Kurt as one of Arizona’s top 100 lawyers and a top 10 lawyer in the area of Employee Benefits and Insurance Law. Kurt is also included in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Insurance Law and Products Liability Litigation – Defense. His practice focuses on writing coverage opinions for a wide variety of insurance product lines. When these positions are disputed, he defends them. The cases I enjoy most are those that derive from one-of-a-kind commercial insurance policies----cases that present brand-new issues to the courts and create new law. He has defended commercial insurance cases in 14 states----in mediation, arbitration, litigation, on trial and on appeal. Kurt also has experience serving as an arbitrator in private arbitrations involving insurance coverage disputes, and as an expert witness involving coverage and bad faith claims.Kurt also engages in reinsurance coverage opinion writing, mediation and arbitration----focusing primarily on facultative reinsurance agreements for property and casualty insurers.In addition to insurance coverage and commercial litigation, he defends clients----especially lawyers and accountants----faced with professional liability claims. He represents accountants confronted with disciplinary proceedings and malpractice claims, as well as other professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, real estate and insurance. As an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Kurt regularly speaks at this group's seminars on emerging issues in professional liability.Kurt’s practice includes the defense of product liability claims involving the manufacturing, distribution and sale of vehicles and their component parts, small machinery, household products, HVAC equipment, construction materials and other consumer products. Mr. Zitzer has successfully defended serious bodily injury and wrongful death claims as well as property damage claims in Arizona and other jurisdictions. He has resolved suits through trial, arbitration, motion practice and mediated settlement, and Kurt is regularly called upon to defend the interests of those companies accused of manufacturing, distributing or selling a dangerous of defective product.He also represents real estate developers, with a focus on projects that include hospitality, medical and professional office buildings. He uses his knowledge of insurance coverage to advise clients on risk management issues----including procurement of insurance and drafting of construction contracts. Mr. Zitzer is a litigation attorney. Kurt was recently honored by his peers by being selected once again as one of the Top 50 attorneys in the Southwest by Southwest Super Lawyers®. Additionally,AZ Business magazine recently selected Kurt as one of Arizona’s top 100 lawyers and a top 10 lawyer in the area of Employee Benefits and Insurance Law. Kurt is also included in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Insurance Law and Products Liability Litigation – Defense. His practice focuses on writing coverage opinions for a wide variety of insurance product lines. When these positions are disputed, he defends them. The cases I enjoy most are those that derive from one-of-a-kind commercial insurance policies----cases that present brand-new issues to the courts and create new law. He has defended commercial insurance cases in 14 states----in mediation, arbitration, litigation, on trial and on appeal. Kurt also has experience serving as an arbitrator in private arbitrations involving insurance coverage disputes, and as an expert witness involving coverage and bad faith claims. Kurt also engages in reinsurance coverage opinion writing, mediation and arbitration----focusing primarily on facultative reinsurance agreements for property and casualty insurers. In addition to insurance coverage and commercial litigation, he defends clients----especially lawyers and accountants----faced with professional liability claims. He represents accountants confronted with disciplinary proceedings and malpractice claims, as well as other professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, real estate and insurance. As an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Kurt regularly speaks at this group's seminars on emerging issues in professional liability. Kurt’s practice includes the defense of product liability claims involving the manufacturing, distribution and sale of vehicles and their component parts, small machinery, household products, HVAC equipment, construction materials and other consumer products. Mr. He uses his knowledge of insurance coverage to advise clients on risk management issues----including procurement of insurance and drafting of construction contracts.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Scottsdale (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Scottsdale (2019)
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Trinity College, BA, graduated 1985

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Patricia Howard

2 weeks ago

A trusted advisor for complex insurance disputes

Kurt Zitzer provided exceptional counsel during a contentious business liability claim. His deep expertise in insurance law, honed over 35 years, was immediately evident. He navigated the litigation with a strategic, steady hand, and his recognition as a Top 50 attorney in the Southwest is well-deserved. While his billing is detailed and fair, communication could occasionally be faster during non-critical phases. Overall, his guidance from Meagher + Geer was invaluable in achieving a favorable resolution.

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