Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis

Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis

also known as Boris Gorbis

4.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 45 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

1741 Sunset Plaza Drive, Los Angeles, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Boris

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

If you are involved in a car accident, you may benefit from our services.We know the dynamics of car crashes and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have played a part. For example, you are driving in the rain on an improperly graded road and an approaching car has a blow-out. It veers out of control and skids into you at 45 mph. Was it the rain, the poorly built road, the other driver (found with beer cans in the car), or the mechanic who installed the bad tire ?

46 years

30%
Personal Injury 30%

I works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. For example, if you were injured while a pedestrian or a store customer, I can help. I know how the insurance claim process works, I know what evidence to gather, and I know how to calculate and present damages. I take cases on a contingency basis, which means no money upfront -- I get paid only when you get paid.

46 years

30%
Wrongful Death 20%

I handle cases where someone is killed, These are the hardest things to deal with but - if a loved one dies because of someone else's actions,I can help you understand what happened, who is responsible, and whether you deserve any compensation for losing your loved one.

40 years

20%
Business 10%

If you want to start, manage, transfer, or exit a business, you may benefit from a our services. . Depending on your business and activities, you may need us or we can help you build a team of professionals.

46 years

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

When involved in a motorcycle accident, you may benefit from my services. I will discover who is responsible, whether insurance policies will pay for your losses, and what you can expect to recover in damages if the injury was someone else's fault. Since motorcycles have a far higher rate of serious and fatal accidents than cars or trucks, your lawyer's knowledge can be critical to getting enough money to compensate you for your loss.

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis

1741 Sunset Plaza Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90069-1311

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Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Boris Zinovjevic Gorbis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gorbis is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."

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Ilya Novofastovsky

Business lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Loncar

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gorbis is a passionate attorney with a wealth of knowledge of personal injury law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tsirina Goroshit

Business lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frances Kweller

Business lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have heard of nothing but excellence from this attorney. His philanthropic efforts are incredibly impressive as well."

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Mark Tseselsky

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alana Segal

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gorbis has an excellent reputation in the community and produces amazing results for his clients."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Litigation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gorbis exemplifies the professionalism, confidence, knowledge and skill to which we all should aspire. Dedication and a love of the law means helping others solve problems. Our collective wisdom and desire to counsel people is evident by participation in this forum. The combined experience of attorneys activity participating in this forum represent some of the best in our profession. This Attorney’s experience, skill and knowledge demonstrate a desire to provide appropriate information as seen from our perspective. All attorneys want to provide the best information we can. Most telling is this Attorney provides valuable information concerning legal issues and also fulfills the counselor’s role as the facts warrant. Collectively we provide multiple opinions, which provide an excellent starting point for those who inquire of us and tends to demystify the legal process for the uninitiated. I endorse and recommend this Attorney without hesitation."

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Christine McCall

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gorbis is among the very best of the attorney responders on the Avvo Q and A board. His advice is always straight from the shoulder, clear and unambiguous, and generally stated in a memorable and unique way. He is among the very small group of attorney responders who seems to really get that Avvo questions are not bar exam questions, but real people with real problems, who need practical and realistic guidance in identifying their best options. I admire Mr. Gorbis' experience, depth of knowledge, and willingness to participate with such candor and clarity, and I make it a point to read all of his responses."

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Kevin Sullivan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Sarver

Business lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gauthier

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gorbis is one of the top attorney's in his field. He has an outstanding reptuations for exxcellence and is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients. He is a credit to the legal profession and I highly endorse his legal services."

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Olga Zalomiy

Car accident lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Community Service, City of West Hollywood

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Boris Gorbis, a legal corporation

1980 - 1982

Associate Attorney, Graham & James

Associations

2013 - Present

City of Los Angeles Taxi Board

City Commissioner

2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

New Americans Foundation, Inc

President

1981 - 1990

American Bar Association

Member

1977 - 1979

International Law Society at Boalt Hall School of Law

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Anna K vs. Elvira K (names changed to protect privacy)

Net recovery to client - over $130,000.00

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Education

1980

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Odessa National University

MA - Masters Equivalent

1969

Odessa Institute of Technology

BS (incomplete)

Speaking Engagements

2013

Continuing Seminars

L..E.F.T Seminars ("Law Emporium for Teens" )

Publications

1992

Moscow, 1992, Vilnius, 1993 Pokupaem Ameriku

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

Polish

English

Spanish

Activity

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