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also known as Joe Barrett
Since 1989 I have worked hard to be a true Trial Lawyer for the People. I have been honored to be President of the most influential local trial bar in America, CAALA, in 2015. I am also proud to lead CAOC, ABOTA, and other lawyers who shape our laws and protect access to justice for the people.
I seek to consistently provide the best in representation of people on a contingency fee, anywhere in America, and especially in California. Our lawyers and staff are incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative, driven to succeed, and provide the best representation from sign up through trial. We have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for success. We never forget our roots. I have helped found Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities, and am a former President, helping to make Los Angeles better by serving those in need, especially the homeless, the children, our elderly & disabled, battered women, and teenagers needing direction and compassion.
I specialize in serious & catastrophic injury case, death cases, significant business disputes, high-profile cases involving civic leaders, celebrities, economic and environmental disasters, bad faith insurance practices, product liability, mass torts and class actions, negligence, breach of contract, police brutality and Constitutional rights litigation and trial.
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Acquired: 1989
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2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
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I was in a car accident, I was quite stressed out about how to handle everything and making sure the person that was actually at fault was held accountable. I was referred to Mr. Barrett, he fought along with my insurance company to be sure I was rightfully compensated. He kept us informed in every s...
"I have known Joe Barrett since 2015. Joe is a true lawyer for the people and he is also a lawyer’s lawyers, by which I mean he lives, breathes and totally consumes consumer rights plaintiffs’ law. Here’s how: in 2015 when I was first venturing into personal injury law Joe mentored me on what it takes to succeed. There are a lot of lawyers who have what it takes and even deliver for their clients: Joe does more, he imparts his 30 plus year knowledge of the field. Joe is special to his clients because he litigates and tries cases which go from no offers to substantial settlements or large plaintiff verdicts. Most lawyers are middlemen, Joe’s a true fighter. He works 7 days a week. He was president of the Los Angeles Trial lawyers Association, formally known as CAALA. How many lawyers can say that? If I was seriously injured, I’d call Joe Barrett."
"Very rarely does one encounter an attorney with the experience, humility, and compassion that Joe Barrett shows every single day. Joe can be counted on to help solve difficult cases, soundboard ideas, or even just be an endless source of support and confidence. Joe sets the standard for trial attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and he has shown an ability to turn the most difficult cases in his favour."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Barrett is a very experienced professional. He has an excellent reputation in the community and among his clients."
"Joseph Martin Barrett is a very knowledgeable and hard working Personal Injury attorney, and I endorse this lawyer."
"Joe Barrett is among the most giving and caring attorneys in our community. His dedication to serving the needs of the "little guy" goes beyond just his own clients. Joe has repeatedly and consistently taken time out of his day to help me represent my clients in order to achieve a just result. I wholeheartedly endorse Joe."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is an exceptional attorney who I and many lawyers respect. He has many years of experience and if you need help on any type of case, he will go out of his way to help."
"Joe gets my absolute, unqualified endorsement. I had the privilege of working with him at the same firm for a couple of years. I saw an attorney who was passionate about representing injury victims and passionate about seeing that they received justice. He is honest, incredibly hard working, smart, aggressive, compassionate, and has a huge heart. Joe very generously shares his knowledge and experience with other personal injury lawyers. Any client of Joe's is lucky to have him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Joe Barrett to be an outstanding consumer lawyer with an excellent record of achievement and service to consumers and consumer attorneys. I serve with him on the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is the quintessential "trial attorney!" No matter what the forum, whether in a conference room discussion, deposition, or in trial in front of a jury, he is passionate about advancing his clients' interests to obtain the highest possible results. He works very hard, embodying the mantra of the great Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., "preparation, preparation, preparation." He is "the man" for any catastrophic injury or wrongful death case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a friend and a truly talented attorney. He isn't just great, he has something special that many great lawyers don't. Maybe it is his charisma, or how genuine he is, or how once you are his friend you feel you can always call on him for advice or help. Joe is a lawyer I would endorse to my own family - assuming I couldn't handle the case myself of course for some reason ;-) Miss you Joe and keep on fighting the good fight. Let's get together soon. Let me know if you are giving any lectures or seminars soon and I will come for sure. Otherwise coffee will do. Talk soon."
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2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Top Southern California SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
President's Award, CAOC
2015
Bruce Traney Lifetime Achievement Award, LATLC
2015
President, CAALA
2015
Super Lawyer, Top Southern California SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Top Southern California SuperLawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
President's Award, CAOC
2013
Super Lawyer, Top Southern California SuperLawyers
2013
President's Award, CAOC
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Top Southern California SuperLawyers
2011
Top Southern California Super Lawyers, Top Southern California Super Lawyers
2011
President's Award, CAOC
2010
Top Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2009
Top Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Streetfighter of the Year - Nomination, Consumer Attorneys of California
2008
Trial Lawyer of the Year - Nomination, Consumer Attorneys of California
2008
Top Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine
2007
Top Southern California Super Lawyer,
2006
Top Southern California Super Lawyer,
2003
ABOTA Associate Rank Trial Lawyer,
1999
Member, Board of Governors,
2017 - Present
Trial lawyer, Affeld Grivakis LLP
2017 - 2017
Trial lawyer, Barrett Law
2016 - 2017
Trial Lawyer, Layfield & Barrett APC
2013 - 2015
Senior Trial Lawyer, Kabateck Brown Kellner
2007 - 2013
Partner, The Cochran Firm California
2006 - 2015
Principal, The Barrett Law Firm, APC
1989 - 2006
Junior Partner, Mardirossian & Associates, Inc.
1987 - 1989
Senior Law Clerk, Greene, O'Reilly, Broillet, Paul, Simon, Taylor, Wheeler & McMillan
2013 - Present
St. Thomas More Society of Los AngelesExecutive Committee Member
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Irish American Bar Association of Los AngelesMember
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesExecutive Committee Member
2006 - Present
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers CharitiesPresident 2011-2012, Chairman of the Board, Founding Friend
1999 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors
1989 - Present
American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)Member
1989 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
1989 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2013 - 2015
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation SectionExecutive Committee Member
2004 - 2014
CAALA Advocate MagazineAssociate Editor
1998 - 2016
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
1998 - 2016
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember
Policy limit demand paid: $3.5 Million
$3,500,000
confidential
lifetime care and $2.85 Million approved by Orange County Superior Court
$850,000
$1,000,000
Settlement of $550,000
$500,000 confidential settlement
Significant
Verdict $1.3 Million + 1988 fees
$562,000
$14,900,000.00
$13,000,000.00
confidential
$418,000.00
$14,600,000
confidential
$1,650,000
$1,000,000.00
$1,950,000.00
$800,000
confidential
$6,500,000.00
Defense
Defense verdict
$1,750,000
$375,000
$250,000
$6,972,001 plus $120,000 costs
$225,000.00
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
1987
1981
B.A.
2015
2015
2015
Framing Themes and Anchors for Trial
2015
2014
Jury Selection & Opening Statements
2013
2013
Damages - Chronic Pain
2012
2012
Trial
2011
TBI
2010
CAALA Vegas
2009
Handling a Case Properly From Intake to Filing
2008
2008
Civil Rights Litigation and Trial
2008
2008
Torts
2007
Accident Reconstruction
2006
Motions in Limine
2005
Torts
2004
Torts
2003
Torts
2002
Torts
2001
Convention Co-Chairperson
2000
Convention Co-Chairperson
1998
Torts
1996
Torts
2015
2015
2015
2015
2008
2007
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