Thomas C. Zaret

Thomas C. Zaret

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Car Accidents

12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

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Law Offices of Thomas C. Zaret

12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Thomas C. Zaret's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dana | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Successful result

Mr. Zaret was recommended to me by a coworker after I was injured in a hit and run. This was my first experience working with a lawyer and it was very positive - I went in to the consultation really just hoping my medical expenses would be covered, and a year later came out with more than $10,000. ...Mr. Zaret and his team provided clear instructions on how to advocate for myself and do my part to bring the offending party to a settlement, and together we succeeded. I have already recommended him to another coworker seeking a personal injury attorney. I'm really pleased with my experience.

Posted by Lola | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Amazing Lawyer!

Tom is amazing! He tells you exactly what to expect and makes the process simple. I received the best care and got what I expected in the end. I love his assistant too! When I had my auto accident I spoke to a few different attorneys, I even work at a firm with many different attorneys, but I lik...ed the conversation I had with Tom the best. He was knowledgeable and understanding. I highly recommend giving Tom Zaret a call for any personal injury cases!

Posted by Kate | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent experience - start to finish!

I hired Thomas to represent me, in an effort to have some medical expenses covered, following an auto collision. Having never participated in litigation of this sort, I was unsure of the process and did not expect a high yield. Thomas and his team were diligent in helping me understand each step in t...he navigation of the case, and maintained both legal and administrative integrity. Phone calls and emails were returned promptly and they absorbed so much of what I expected to be laborious in the preparation of the case. They gathered records, synthesized information, and provided me with options at every juncture. In the end, the case was victorious in my favor, with a settlement that far exceeded my hopes. I could not be more grateful for the ease of which Thomas and his team enacted on my behalf. Thomas Zaret is personable, professional, and an attorney I would highly recommend to those in my inner circles.

Posted by Barry Adler | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Tom did a Superb job for me on 2 Pi Cases!

Tom did a Superb job for me on 2 Pi Cases! Tom has done two soft tissue cases for me. (2007 & 2016) Both settlements turned out above and beyond my expectations. '07 case I was expecting $9K net to me tops. Tom executed his savvy negotiating skills with the party B insurance and he got me $11K !... I loved it ! On the last case, again, Tom executed super cool savviness. On virtually all of my medical liens, Tom re-negotiated with my doctor's billing agents. He got virtually all of my medical lien bills slashed to around half price! I was stoked ! Also, a year after my case closed, I ran into a difficult snag with my health care provider on particular medical insurance billing issue. I called my doctor's billing agent, his office Mgr and my health insurance claims specialist. All three gave me 3 different answers & 3 separate run-arounds. Then I called Tom. He pressed the right button. His office Manager (Milford) fired out a letter to the party B insurance contact. Problem got resolved in 48 hours. I have referred several friends and colleagues to Tom as well.Thank you Tom!

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Thomas C. Zaret's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When one lawyer uses another lawyer for his own family, that's a recommendation. Very smart, very effective, goal oriented. I cannot recommend a personal injury attorney more highly."

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Kenneth Sargoy

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Always hard working and very likeable, I have seen the excellent results Tom has obtained for his clients over the years. Recently voted a "super lawyer," I give Tom my highest recommendation."

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Daniel Zohar

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a first rate lawyer. He is well-respected, extremely trustworthy, and truly dedicated to helping his clients. The people I have referred to him have been very happy with his work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Southern California Superlawyer, Los Angeles Magazine

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas C. Zaret

Associations

2004 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2003 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2003 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Soto v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

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Education

1984

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Michigan State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Ethical Issues Surrounding Retainers, Referral Fees and Managing Trust Accounts

2016

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Ethical Issues Surrounding Retainers, Referral Fees and Managing Trust Accounts

2015

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Lien Management: From Intake to Settlement

2014

Guest Lecturer at UCLA School of Law

Transition to Small and Mid-Sized Practice

2014

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Conference

Banking, Budgeting & Financing for the Solo Firm

2014

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Dealing with Medical Liens at Trial

2013

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Lien On Me -- A Primer in Handling Liens

2010

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Ethical Issues Surrounding Trusts, Liens and Collateral Sources

2005

CAALA Las Vegas Convention

Life With Nishihama: Getting Medical Specials

Publications

2017

The Advocate-Journal of Consumers Attorneys Association Handling Retainers, Referral Fees and Managing Client Trust Accounts

2017

Plaintiff Magazine (California) It All Starts With Your Retainer Agreement

2015

The Advocate-Journal of Consumers Attorneys Association Medical Liens: Dealing With Bias and Character Issues at Trial

2011

Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Advocate Magazine Professional Pitfalls Posed by Statutory and Contractual Liens

2006

Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Advocate Magazine Life with Nishihama: Getting Medical Specials

1983

University of San Francisco Law Review Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: Reconciling the Bystander and Direct Victim Causes of Action

Languages

English

Spanish

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