Frank Azar

Frank Azar
Born (1957-04-18) 18 April 1957 (age 67)
Pueblo, Colorado
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Colorado, University of Denver
OccupationPersonal injury lawyer
Known forFounder and President of Franklin D. Azar & Associates P.C
Websitewww.fdazar.com/attorneys/franklin-d-azar/

Frank Azar (born April 18, 1957) is an American personal injury lawyer.[1] He is the founder and president of Franklin D. Azar & Associates P.C, a personal injury law firm based in Colorado.[2]

Early life and education

Azar was born in Pueblo, Colorado, and grew up in Trinidad, Colorado.[3] He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1979 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver in 1982.[3]

Career

Azar began his legal career serving as the assistant district attorney for the Third Judicial District.[3] In 1987, he established Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C, a personal injury law firm based in Colorado.[4]

Azar has litigated and won multiple high profile cases,[5] including defective product and injury cases against Walmart,[6] Meta Platforms,[7] Riddell Sports,[8] and others. He also assisted with Virgie Arthur's legal battles concerning her daughter, former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith.[9]

In 2024, Azar was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for the Multi-District litigation (MDL) involving DePuy’s faulty Pinnacle hip implants in recognition of his significant contributions to the legal field.[10]

Philanthropy

In 2014, Azar set up a scholarship fund at Trinidad, Colorado, to promote education in his home community.[11] His annual golf tournament, the Azar Invitational, provides academic scholarships to local youths.[12]

References

  1. ^ Wayne Heilman,"Frank Azar files class-action suit against Colorado Springs credit union over overdraft fees". The Gazette. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  2. ^ Shelly Bradbury,"Deceptive ads? Inside "Strong Arm" Frank Azar's legal arm-wrestle with an Alabama law firm buying up Google search terms". denverpost.com. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Nagina Hijjab,"Frank Azar's Net Worth In 2023". medium.com. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ The Associated Press,"Woman wins $145,000 from Frank "The Strong Arm" Azar". denverpost.com. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ^ Justin Wingerter,"Frank Azar ends 20-month fight with IRS over 2017 tax bill". denverpost.com. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  6. ^ Stuart Steers ,"The Wal-Mart Crusade". westword.com. 12 December 2002. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  7. ^ Judith Kholer,"Colorado's "Strong Arm" law firm sues Facebook, seeks compensation in latest hack attack". denverpost.com. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Frank Azar wins lawsuit against helmet maker Riddell". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  9. ^ Beth Potter,"Anna Nicole Smith case thrusts Frank Azar into spotlight". bizjournals.com. 11 November 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Franklin D. Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers Is Announced as The Largest Colorado Personal Injury Law Firm". lawfirmnewswire.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  11. ^ Anthony A. Mestas,"Azar sets up scholarship fund at Trinidad State". chieftain.com. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  12. ^ David J. Santistevan Jr. & Robert “Doc” Leonetti,"Azar Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend in Trinidad". worldjournalnewspaper.com. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2024.