Civil Courtroom Lawyer- in both state and federal courts
- a Best Lawyers in America- peer only chosen for 15+ years (this is solely a peer reviewed chosen listing- and only by experienced lawyers- there is no charge for being selected: the lawyers are listed when a certain number of experienced lawyers anwer this: "if a close family member needed XXX type of legal servies and you could not perform thta service, who would you suggest they reain"
- "AV" rated (the very top rating in both legal ability and ethics ) by Martindale Hubbell - the USA's oldest and largest attorney rating firm--
- CA Court Judges appointed Ed Pfiester leadership (including Lead Plaintiff Counsel ) positions in 4 different mass tort litigation cases on behalf of over 500 injured survivors / families of deceased . And the Pfiester Law Corp directly represented over 100 of them
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Car accident Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pfiester provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 09
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Ed is a fabulous lawyer. I've worked with him for many years. Sharp legal mind. Excellent trial lawyer. He pays personal attention to each and every case."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ed on many trials and he works tirelessly and effectively for his clients and is a brilliant advocate on their behalf."