Torsten Michael Bassell

Torsten Michael Bassell

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

11661 San Vicente Blvd, Ste 203, Los Angeles, CA

About Torsten

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 25%

22 years | 300 cases

25%
Car Accident 25%

22 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

22 years | 3,000 cases

25%
Wrongful Death 25%

22 years | 125 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lari-Joni & Bassell, LLP

11661 San Vicente Blvd, Ste 203, Los Angeles, CA, 90049

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Torsten Michael Bassell's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | December 20, 2011 | Insurance

Caring and Compassionate Lawyer That Fights Hard for His Clients

Mr. Bassell is simply the best. My family and I found him after we had a death in the family. Two other lawyers turned us away because they said that it was too hard of a case and it was an uphill battle. However, when we met Mr. Bassell he was amazing! He took the case even though it was difficu...lt and he fought hard against the insurance company until he recovered the entire insurance policy for us. But what was more important to my family was how caring and compassionate Mr. Bassell was. He spent hours and hours talking to me about my concerns and the case. He made us feel like family rather than clients. After having bad experiences with other lawyers, I felt like we found a diamond in the rough. Mr. Bassell is simply the best! If you need a tough lawyer that gets results, then you need Torsten Bassell.

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Richard Collins

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Torsten Bassell is who I would hire if I needed a lawyer. Mr. Bassell earned my respect when I opposed him in a personal injury matter. His client sustained serious injuries. There were multiple defendants and teams of lawyers against him. Mr. Bassell never wavered. He demonstrated a mastery of the legal, technical and medical issues. He has an an unbelievable capacity for the factual details that oftentimes proves to be the decisive factor. He is at all times a zealous advocate for his client, while maintaining a professional civility that earns him the respect of judges and lawyers in the community. I have always believed that the practice of law is a noble profession. Mr. Bassell proves it."

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Brian Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Torsten Bassell is a smart, personable attorney who practices law at the highest level. He is doggedly determined and will fight for his clients to get the best results possible. Torsten is a trial attorney whose preparation and knowledge of the law is always superior to that of his opponents. He is a winner."

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Greggory Field

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Torsten and I have worked together representing mutual clients in our respective specialties. He is the best at what he does, cares about his clients and easy to work with. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Carness

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bassell is a persuasive advocate and a respected attorney. He provides his clients with personal service, and always obtains impressive results. I often refer clients to him, and when I do, I am confident that they will receive nothing but the best legal services from Mr. Bassell."

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Korosh Torkzadeh

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Torsten for sometime, both personally and professionally. He is a strong presence in the legal community as well as a compassionate counselor to his clients. He is one of the finest litigators I know. I highly recommend Torsten and his work."

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Sean Novak

Car accident lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Torsten is one of the most upstanding attorneys I have had the privilege of knowing."

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Seyed Kazerounian

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bassell is a top notch litigator with fine results that speak volumes about his talent in the courtroom. I highly recommend him."

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Mohammad Kazerouni

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bassell for his extraordinary talents and trial advocacy. He is a hard working, trial proven, and result oriented attorney."

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Sarah Wolk

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Torsten is a great attorney with a proven record of success and the best results. He is always professional with his co-workers, colleagues, and most importantly clients."

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Eran Lagstein

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Torsten and I practice in the same areas of law, and we also practice in the same community. He is known as an excellent trial lawyer with impeccable ethics and integrity, and his star is rising quickly after a jury returned a tremendous verdict in his client's favor. The lawyers who opposed Torsten in that case were aggressive and had years and years of experience but, in the end, Torsten's talent and hard work carried the day. The profession needs more attorneys like Torsten. I recommend his services unequivocally."

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Nicole Lari-Joni

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Torsten Bassell is the finest lawyer that I know. He is completely devoted to his clients and their cases. When he litigates a case, he fights harder than anyone I know to defeat the other side. Moreover, his knowledge of the law is extensive and unparalleled, and his impressive skill and compassion are nothing less than inspiring. In short, Torsten Bassell is the most exceptional lawyer that I have had the pleasure to meet. There is no one that I would recommend more than Torsten Bassell."

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Reza Torkzadeh

Personal injury lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse and recommend Mr. Bassell. I have known him over the last few years to be a fearless litigator who will go the extra mile to protect his clients rights. I can say with confidence that I would hire him to represent me knowing that I will always get the best. Mr. Bassell has my highest recommendations."

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Nicole Lari-Joni

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Brian Nelson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Superlawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Superlawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Commendation for Trial Excellence, City of Lancaster

2011

1st Place (Head Coach) - National Trial Advocacy Competition, California Association of Criminal Justice (CACJ)

2011

Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

2010

Million Dollar Advocate Award, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2006

Finalist at the San Diego National Trial Advocacy Competition, San Diego Defense Lawyers Association

2005

Oralist Award -Intramural Moot Court Competition, Southwestern University SOL

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Lari-Joni & Bassell, LLP

2010 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Torsten M. Bassell

2008 - 2011

Coach and Advisor in Trial Advocacy Honors Program (TAHP), Southwestern Law School

2006 - 2006

Certified Preliminary Hearing Clerk, Los Angeles District Attorneys Office

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Various Civil Law Firms

Associations

2010 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

2007 - Present

CAOC

2006 - Present

CAALA

2006 - Present

AAJ

Sample of Legal Cases

Ricardez vs. McCorkendale

$3,890,625.46 Jury Verdict

Padilla v. Thomas

Reversed and Remanded - New Trial for Client

Auto vs. Auto

$1,000,000.00 Settlement

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Education

2006

Southwestern Univ SOL

Juris Doctorate

2005

University of London - International Entertainment Law Summer Program

Certificate of Completion

2004

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts

2002

Jagiellonian University

Certificate of Polish Studies

Speaking Engagements

2011

TAHP Mock Trial Review

Success in Trial Advocacy

Publications

2012

Southwestern News TAHP Teams Lead in Competitions

2012

CAALA Advocate Cross-Examining the Accident Reconstruction Expert in Multi-Vehicle, Disputed Liability Cases

2011

Los Angeles Daily Journal A Plaintiffs' Boutique Notches Emotional Win

2011

Santa Barbara News Press Young Lawyers Win Momentous Personal Injury Trial

2011

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Advocate CAALA Annual Installation and Awards Dinner

2011

Santa Barbara Lawyer Magazine Verdicts & Decisions

Languages

English

German

Farsi

French

Spanish

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