Jones, Skelton and Hochuli

What Jones, Skelton and Hochuli does

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. (JSH) is a privately held defense litigation law firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico and South Jordan, Utah. The firm operates across 22 distinct practice areas spanning insurance defense, governmental liability, medical malpractice, transportation defense, construction litigation, employment law, product liability, and appellate advocacy, among others. Its primary client base consists of insurance carriers, self-insureds, governmental entities, healthcare providers, transportation companies, and other commercial defendants requiring civil litigation defense services in the Southwest United States.

The firm is structured as a professional limited liability company (P.L.C.) owned and managed by its equity partners, currently led by Managing Partner Bill Holm. JSH generates revenue exclusively through professional service fees for legal representation, following standard law firm billing practices that are not publicly disclosed. The firm employs 251–500 professionals and serves clients through direct attorney-client relationships without intermediaries. Its GTM motion is enterprise field sales executed by partners and practice group leaders across three regional offices. Notable competitive differentiators include a Chambers USA Band 1-ranked Insurance Practice, a nationally ranked Appellate Practice with senior partner Eileen GilBride having handled over 500 appeals with 80+ published decisions, and consistent Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Super Lawyers recognition across multiple attorneys.

The firm's technology posture is that of a traditional professional services firm: no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public API or SDK, and no app products. Marketing and business development rely primarily on thought leadership content (law alerts, case summaries, Arizona Attorney Magazine articles), professional reputation rankings, and speaking engagements at industry conferences such as PRIMA. Distribution is entirely direct via the firm's three physical offices.

Name

Jones, Skelton and Hochuli

Legal name

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.

Website

https://jshfirm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli is a defense litigation law firm serving insurance carriers, governmental entities, healthcare providers, transportation companies, and commercial clients across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah through 22 practice areas and three offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Litigation Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers (524126)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Defense litigation
• Insurance defense
• Appellate practice
• Civil litigation defense
• Medical malpractice defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Defense Litigation: The firm provides legal defense services for self-insureds, insurers, and insureds across multiple practice areas including insurance defense, appellate practice, governmental liability, medical liability, and commercial litigation. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for legal representation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli is a business litigation and defense law firm providing legal defense services to insurers, self-insureds, corporate clients, healthcare providers, and government entities. It covers 22+ practice areas including insurance defense, appellate practice, governmental liability, medical malpractice, and transportation defense across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Product overview

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. is a business litigation law firm offering comprehensive legal defense services through 22 distinct practice areas and 12 industry-focused groups. The firm operates as a multi-state practice serving clients in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah from offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and South Jordan, Utah. The practice areas span the full spectrum of civil litigation defense including general liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, appellate services, and specialized defense work for sectors such as healthcare, transportation, construction, aviation, and governmental entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Provides mediation and arbitration services for resolving disputes outside of traditional court litigation.
• Appeals Handles federal and state appellate matters at all court levels, including state courts, federal circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Automobile Liability Defense Defends clients against automobile liability claims and litigation.
• Aviation Law Legal services for aviation industry clients facing litigation and regulatory matters.
• Bad Faith & Extra-Contractual Liability Represents insurers and insured parties in bad faith claims and extra-contractual liability disputes.
• Commercial Law Handles commercial litigation matters including business disputes and contract claims.
• Construction Litigation Defends construction defect claims and construction-related disputes.
• Corrections Defense Legal defense services for correctional facilities and related entities.
• Dram Shop & Social Host Liability Defends establishments and individuals against dram shop and social host liability claims.
• Educational Institutions Defense Legal defense for schools, universities, and other educational institutions.
• Employment Law Represents employers and public entities in employment-related litigation and claims.
• General Civil Litigation Broad civil litigation defense services across various claim types.
• Governmental Liability Defends governmental entities and public employees against civil rights and liability claims.
• Insurance & Third-Party Liability Coverage Handles insurance coverage disputes and third-party liability matters.
• Intellectual Property Legal services related to intellectual property disputes and litigation.
• Medical Liability & Health Care Defends health care providers, hospitals, and medical professionals against malpractice and liability claims.
• OSHA Defense Represents employers in Occupational Safety and Health Act compliance and defense matters.
• Premises Liability Defends property owners and operators against premises liability claims and lawsuits.
• Product Liability Defense Defends manufacturers and product sellers against product liability claims.
• Professional Liability Represents professionals against negligence and malpractice claims.
• Transportation Defense Defends trucking, transportation companies, and logistics providers against liability claims.
• Wrongful Death & Personal Injury Defense Defends clients against wrongful death and personal injury claims and litigation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unanimous defense verdict in complex psychiatric malpractice case where plaintiff requested $8 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Snell & Wilmer: Phoenix-headquartered full-service firm with strong litigation and insurance practice overlap. Operates in Arizona and several other western states, competing for some of the same insurance and corporate clients in the region.
• Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Denver-headquartered western regional firm with significant litigation practice and similar client mix in insurance, governmental, and corporate defense across the Southwest.
• Moyes Sellers & Hendricks Ltd: Phoenix-based mid-size defense litigation firm with insurance defense, governmental liability, and personal injury practices. Directly comparable in size and regional focus.
• Coppersmith Brockelman PLC: Phoenix-based litigation firm with strong appellate and commercial defense practice. Competes for some of the same insurance and corporate clients in the Arizona market.

Broad incumbents

• Dentons US LLP: Global law firm with significant insurance practice and Phoenix presence. Competes for high-value insurance defense, governmental liability, and commercial litigation work in Arizona.
• Polsinelli PC: National AmLaw firm with strong insurance defense and healthcare litigation practices and Phoenix presence. Competes for higher-end insurance and healthcare clients in the Southwest market.
• Quarles & Brady: National firm with Phoenix office and significant litigation, insurance, and healthcare practices. Overlaps with JSH on insurance defense and medical malpractice work in Arizona.

Direct peers

• Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani: Largest insurance defense firm in the US with extensive practice across virtually all of JSH's defense areas. Operates in all 50 states with 2,000+ attorneys, frequently competing for the same insurance panel work as JSH in the Southwest.
• Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith: Major national insurance defense firm with strong presence in Arizona and similar practice area coverage including insurance defense, transportation, and medical malpractice. Directly competes for carrier panel assignments in the Southwest.
• Litchfield Cavo LLP: Insurance defense-focused firm with offices nationwide and a similar practice mix including professional liability, transportation, and general liability defense. Directly comparable in size and specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jshfirm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/55689
• Xx.com/jshfirm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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