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Richard Michael Laden
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Biography
RICHARD M. LADEN has been providing high quality, personalized legal represenation to individuals and businesses for more than thirty years in a variety of cases including:
REPRESENTING THE INJURED PERSON:
*Numerous seven figure court awards and settlements including:
*Attorney for Plaintiff in Montes v Gibbens (71 . 4th 982) that clarified Proposition 213 to allow his client to recover $70, even though he was driving a car without insurance.
*Attorney for Applicant in catastrophic injury worker's compensation case settled for $2,700, including lifetime payments to the client and his wife and college funds for his children. Sidiqi v S&J Ranch
*Attorney for Applicant in worker's compensation case proving at trial that her Multiple Sclerosis was aggravated by her work injuries resulting in settlement of $1,700,. Bennett v PNB Int'l
REPRESENTING THE EMPLOYER
*Attorney defending Uninsured Employers in workers' compensation trials resulting in numerous "Take Nothing" Findings or Dismissals including:
-Nazari v Parking International, Inc. -Galaz v Ram's Liquor & Deli
-Hernandez v Streicher -McDonough v Research & Treatment Institute
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
60%
48 years | 2,000 cases
Personal Injury
25%
48 years | 300 cases
Litigation
15%
48 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-400 per hour
Contingency
30%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
Law Offices of Richard Michael Laden
Po Box 25911, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by Samuel | August 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
THE BEST WORKERS COMP LAWYER HANDS DOWN!!!!
I cant thank Richard M Laden and Candace enough for their unwavering support in my workers comp case which lasted about 4 years of hard times. I had gone through two "Prominent" attorneys who dropped my case once they found out there was no insurance from the employer. I had to go through the UEBTF w...
Posted by Nancy | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very honest and respectful.
Mr Laden fought for my rights when I was told I had no case. He fought hard and I won ! What a great and highly recommend attorney!
Richard Michael Laden's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2004
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2000
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1994
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1992
updated on 10/15/2011Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Sample of Legal Cases
Montes v Gibbens
On appeal, the 2nd District found an employee is not required to ensure his employer has obtained or maintained liability insurance. The employee is not required to establish 'financial responsibility.
Education
N/A
San Fernando Valley College of Law
law
N/A
Univ of Vermont
undergraduate
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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How is workers comp settlement calculated?
20 Aug 2025
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How do I stop and protect myself from someone harassing me?
06 Jul 2025
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Do I get sued and gotta deal with previous emoloyee?
28 Dec 2024