Frank Azar

Frank Azar
Azar in 2022
Born (1957-04-18) 18 April 1957
Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Colorado
University of Denver (JD)
OccupationPersonal injury lawyer
Known forFounder and President of Franklin D. Azar & Associates P.C
Websitewww.fdazar.com/attorneys/franklin-d-azar/

Franklin David Azar[1] (born April 18,1957) is an American attorney based in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Early life and education

Azar was born in Pueblo, Colorado, and grew up in Trinidad, Colorado.[2] He obtained his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1979 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver in 1982.[2][3]

Career

Azar began his legal career serving as the assistant district attorney for the Third Judicial District.[2] 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. ↑ "Calendar for Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak For The Week Of March 6, 2017" (PDF). United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
  2. 1 2 3 Nagina Hijjab,"Frank Azar's Net Worth In 2023". medium.com. February 21, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Franklin D. Azar". University of Colorado Boulder Alumni Association.
  4. ↑ The Associated Press,"Woman wins $145,000 from Frank "The Strong Arm" Azar". denverpost.com. December 7, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Justin Wingerter,"Frank Azar ends 20-month fight with IRS over 2017 tax bill". denverpost.com. January 5, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Stuart Steers ,"The Wal-Mart Crusade". westword.com. December 12, 2002. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Judith Kholer,"Colorado's "Strong Arm" law firm sues Facebook, seeks compensation in latest hack attack". denverpost.com. October 15, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Frank Azar wins lawsuit against helmet maker Riddell". bizjournals.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Beth Potter,"Anna Nicole Smith case thrusts Frank Azar into spotlight". bizjournals.com. November 11, 2007. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Franklin D. Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers Is Announced as The Largest Colorado Personal Injury Law Firm". lawfirmnewswire.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ Anthony A. Mestas,"Azar sets up scholarship fund at Trinidad State". chieftain.com. August 26, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  12. ↑ David J. Santistevan Jr. & Robert “Doc” Leonetti,"Azar Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend in Trinidad". worldjournalnewspaper.com. July 27, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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