Julio M. Zapata, Attorney at Law
Because he has practiced for so long in large law firms, Mr. Zapata has had the opportunity to focus on a wide variety of case types and areas of the law. He has earned a reputation as an honorable attorney who works aggressively for his clients.
The decision to start his firm, in no small part, was due to his desire to have the flexibility to accept the types of cases for the people he felt he could do the most good.
If you have a legal need due to a probate, estate, trust dispute, commercial litigation creditor's rights or personal injury matter, Mr. Zapata can help you understand the issues of your case and how to proceed. Call to schedule your consultation with attorney Zapata.
To see Mr. Zapata's field of work, and sample successes of cases he has worked on, visit the Legal Services section.
To learn more details about Julio Zapata, his education, admissions, honors and professional associations, visit the About Zapata Law section.
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Synopses of cases where Julio Zapata received a favorable ruling
Synopses of cases where Julio Zapata received a favorable ruling
Case No. CV2007-007955
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County
Court
addresses validity and effect of a settlement agreement (Damron
Agreement), arising out of a personal injury action, involving the
primary contractor and its excess insurance carrier. Court of Appeals
rules in favor of Zapata's client.
Case No. CV2006-015007 and CV2006-015096
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County
At
issue is an arbitration agreement governed by the Rules of the American
Arbitration Association (“AAA”), which grants the arbitrator the power
to determine the “existence, scope or validity of the arbitration
agreement.” Court of Appeals rules in favor of Zapata's client.
Case No. CV2009-011402
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County
Reverses
the trial court’s judgment and remands for proceedings consistent with
this decision. Question of fact regarding whether a settlor of a trust
may shield assets from creditors by depositing them with a trust. Court
of Appeals rules in favor of Zapata's client.
Case No. PB2008-051037 and CV2008-054709
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County
Reverses
the trial court's summary judgment and remands to trial court. Appeal
from the probate court's ruling that the proceeds of a life insurance
policy paid to the Trust as beneficiary were not statutorily protected
from the reach of the estate's creditor's. Agrees that A.R.S. s
20-1131(A) protects insurance proceeds pad to the Trust, but holds there
was no clear effective waiver of that protection in the Trust
language. Court of Appeals rules in favor of Zapata's client.
Case No. PB2008-000210
Appeal from the Superior Court in Maricopa County
Court
of Appeals affirms trial court judgment entered against Respondent
awarding the Estate $940,000 in restitution as well as attorneys’ fees,
costs and interest, and ordering that Respondent forfeit all interest in
the Estate, which found decedent a vulnerable adult. Court of Appeals
rules in favor of Zapata's client.
Articles
Articles about or written by Julio Zapata
Articles about or written by Julio Zapata
Hispanic Executive Magazine, "A Flash of the Future" by Julie Schaeffer. April/May/June 2014 Edition.
Scottsdale Airpark News, "Zapata Establishes New Law Practice." February 2014.
San Tan Sun News, "Attorney Starts Practice," Zapata Law PLLC. February 1-14, 2014.
Window Glazing: Are auto manufacturers doing enough to reduce occupant rejection and produce safer vehicles? by Julio Zapata
Buyer Beware! Under-insured auto coverage. by Julio Zapata
Public Justice: Federal Preemption - Bernal v. Daewoo