Bernard Van O'Steen

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Bernard Van O'Steen is a distinguished founding partner of O'Steen & Harrison, PLC, located in the heart of Arizona. With a robust focus on business litigation, as well as dangerous and defective products and personal injury cases, Van has built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to his clients and his relentless pursuit of justice. A graduate of California Western University in 1968, where he was honored in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Van furthered his legal education at Arizona State University College of Law, earning his J.D. cum laude in 1972. During his time at law school, he demonstrated his dedication to legal scholarship by serving as an editor on the Arizona State Law Journal. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1972, Van's impressive credentials extend to the Supreme Court of Arizona, the United States District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Claims, and the United States Supreme Court. His extensive experience is complemented by his active involvement in the legal community, having served as past-president of the American Legal Clinic Association and past-chair of the American Bar Association's Special Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services. Van's contributions to the field of law have been recognized widely; he holds an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest distinction awarded, and is celebrated in The Best Lawyers in America Consumer Guide. A Fellow in the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, he has also made significant contributions as a founding director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. In a landmark case in 1977, Van successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, establishing the right for lawyers and other professionals to advertise their services—a victory that has led to reduced legal costs for consumers. His influence extends beyond the courtroom; he is a published author, having written a legal advice column for various Arizona newspapers and crafted self-help legal packets that empower individuals to navigate their legal needs independently. Originally hailing from Tennessee, Van has called Arizona home since 1959, where he continues to advocate for justice and uphold the values of the legal profession with passion and integrity.

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