Christine Marie Lasalvia

Christine Marie Lasalvia

3.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 22 years

Car accident Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident ... +3 more

4403 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH

About Christine

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 70%

23 years

70%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cristallo & LaSalvia LLC

4403 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44103

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Christine Marie Lasalvia's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Mary | November 16, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Money grabbing ambulance chaser

10 days before the 2yr statute of limitations to file suit… my mom and dad are hit with a $50,000 lawsuit for a fender bender. My mother who wasn’t even in the car is being sued because she allowed my dad to drive the vehicle. The car belongs to both of them. They were both on the insurance. What ki...nd of person thinks it’s ok to try and squeeze that much money out of two retired people? My mother is dying of cancer and now she is being sued for something she had zero to do with. My father who was the driver was stone cold sober. Not speeding. And had my 11yr old daughter in the front seat. There was no recklessness on his part AT ALL. Yes he was sighted as responsible because it was a left hand turn at a light. A green light may I add. HOWEVER, even the cop said he felt bad writing him the ticket because many witnesses saw the woman pull out and in front of him at a high speed.I think it’s disgusting that as a personal injury lawyer who claims to have her clients best interest at heart, be so low as to file a claim such as this. This is an obvious money grab. An ambulance chasing lawyer looking to take advantage of a sick dying woman and her husband. We should be suing the plaintiff for pain and suffering. My father has ptsd from this. My daughter who was in the car still has nightmares. The stress of this has only made things worse on my mothers health. AND don’t get me started about how being without a car after the accident prevented her from going to chemotherapy. There’s a special place for lawyers and people who file claims like this. A very special place.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Representation

When we were hit by a drunk driver while sitting at a stoplight on a Sunday evening, we had no idea how many medical issues we would have to face from the impact. It was Christine who came to see us and from that first meeting, we knew we had someone special in our corner. Christine and her staff w...ere always available to answer any of our questions or concerns. Through our many conversations she was always positive and reassuring. She knows how to navigate all the legal, medical, and insurance issues involved in a personal injury case. Christine negotiated an extremely beneficial settlement for us, and we highly recommend her.

Posted by Rick | August 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

WOW!

Christine Lasalvia WAYYYY exceeded my every expectation. I will never forget the call I received from her regarding my settlement. Christine gave me a number that blew me away, she went on to say if we stick to our guns (in so many words) we could settle for even more. It couldn't have been more than... a couple day's later she informed me of an offer we BOTH should consider. Personal injury like all lawsuits take time, they require patience and fortitude, in it to win it. Christine doesn't know this but I was practically in tears when she quoted me my final settlement. I thanked her wholeheartedly. holding back emotion, trying to stay cool because I NEVER expected anything close to the amount. She is an approachable, easy to follow, seasoned counselor who gets it done. With experience and a conquering drive, there is no one better. I enthusiastically recommend Christine Lasalvia to represent anyone going through a time as sensitive as a personal injury.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not Recommended!

I hired La Salvia two years ago to handle a car accident claim. The other party was cited as being at fault and I sustained neck and back injuries as a result. Christine refuses to accept the fact that the Cleveland Clinic does NOT write reports and their doctors DO NOT testify in court. She was t...old to hire an expert witness which in my case she refused to accept that fact. I had to release her from the case before she damaged my claim and my reputation with the court.

Christine Lasalvia

Replied last November 4, 2019

I respectfully disagree with this comment. I work with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and obtain reports on behalf of my clients on a regular basis. I have also called Cleveland Clinic doctors as witnesses at trial. The decision as to whether to provide a report is up to each individual doctor, but it does sometimes take patience and perseverance. I work hard to obtain medical evidence for all my clients.

Posted by Rick | June 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Settled case several other lawyers walked away from

I fell and broke a bone three years ago at a restaurant I frequented for many years. Because I did not allow immediate recording of my statement, the property insurance company ultimately declined to cover anything, even medical bills my own insurance would not cover since it happened on another's pr...operty. I spoke to several lawyer friends and other PI firms who all said my case would go nowhere; and with them, it may have. Without much hope, I was referred to Ms. Lasalvia who at least listened to the entire story. While I knew I may get nowhere, she gradually went through every step from requesting an initial settlement, then filing suit, gathering documents, eliciting details, coordinating depositions and even had the case scheduled for a hearing and trial. A very fair settlement was reached, I won't retire on it, but bills were covered and the outcome was more than anything I expected. She was persistent, professional, kept me informed (which is not always a strength in the legal community) and provided great advice on how I should approach my case and what reasonable expectations should be. I am grateful to have been a client and will refer others often.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Courage award, Ohio Association for Justice

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Cristallo & LaSalvia

2003 - 2015

Attorney, Friedman, Domiano & Smith

Associations

2010 - Present

Lorain County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Present

Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

Education

2003

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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