Justin Cates
Director of Strategic Partnership
E: jcates@partnerwithsynergy.com
P: 480.826.6373
Justin Cates is the Director of Strategic Partnership in the Phoenix market for Synergy. In this role Justin partners with trial attorneys and their plaintiff clients in the critical and complicated issues that arise during settlements, including healthcare lien resolution, Medicare Set-Asides, preservation of government benefits and attorney fee deferral programs.
Over the past 7 years, Justin has been consulting with local law firms working for a division of Thomson Reuters. Justin is ecstatic to take his acquired experience of working with legal professionals and expertise on how a law firm operates, to benefit injury attorneys. This happens through applied efficiencies for the firm and through various protections offered within this partnership that will put more settlement dollars in the plaintiff’s pocket. Synergy allows trial lawyers to focus on what they do best and helps injury victims transition from litigation to life. Justin’s passion lies here.
Originally from Northwest, Indiana, Justin was born and raised in “The Region” 45 minutes outside the city of Chicago. He always knew he wanted to be a Boilermaker, which leads him to attend Purdue University where he obtained a B.S. in Business Sales & Marketing. He dedicates his professional consulting career to serving his clients with integrity, value, and respect for the craft.
Justin currently resides in Phoenix near the Biltmore where he lives with his wife and 2 children. He is a diehard fan of the Chicago Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubbies and loves action sports.
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“Synergy's knowledge and expertise relating to lien resolution is unparalleled. This, coupled with their prompt and transparent communication allow us to rely upon Synergy to deliver exceptional results on even our most challenging cases. Time and time again they have delivered meaningful results for our clients and enabled our attorneys and paralegals to focus on active litigation.”
Adam SheaPanish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP
“By streamlining lien negotiations and Medicare Set-Aside evaluations, Synergy’s work saves our office hours of attorney time each week. This is accomplished while ensuring our clients receive their money with the peace of mind that they have addressed all outstanding lien and governmental obligations.”
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“Marks & Harrison was one of the first firms in the country to utilize Synergy’s lien resolution services. Over the years, Synergy has allowed our trial lawyers to focus on what they do best in and out of the court room with the confidence that in complex lien situations we have a partner we can rely upon. We are proud to have been an early adopter with Synergy.”
John C. SheaMarks & Harrison
“Time and again Synergy has proven to be a reliable, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate for our law firm and our clients.”
Gary A. DordickDordick Law
“Synergy’s staff is efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and are a great partner for any law firm committed to maximizing their clients’ net."
Ranse M. PartinConley Griggs Partin LLP
"Oftentimes we need to bring the best help that we can find, and you guys are the best at what you do."
Kate ConwayPower Rogers, LLC
“Synergy has gone above and beyond in protecting our client’s future governmental benefits and in negotiating health care liens, reducing the stress, anxiety and unknowns associated with these liens.”
Brian KatzHerman, Herman & Katz
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