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Debra Lynn Koven
About Debra
Biography
We all hope that our accident claims will be resolved by settlement - most of them can be settled. But what happens if the insurance company is stubborn and will not pay what you deserve? I have been a trial attorney for over 20 years. As the lead attorney in more than 50 personal injury jury trials, including trials for other personal injury attorneys that have little or no trial experience, you can trust that I know how to handle your claim, from beginning to end. Of course, not all cases go to trial - but it is good to know that even if we cannot settle your accident claim, your litigation case is in excellent hands.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-395 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
Location
Law Offices of Debra Lynn Koven
1500 Rosecrans Ave #500, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
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Debra Lynn Koven's Lawyer Endorsements
"Debra and I have worked together for years, having tried several cases together. She is extremely knowledgeable, aggressive, hard-working and caring. She would be a great selection for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Koven for many years. She is an excellent trial attorney and works hard for her clients."
Frank McNally
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2008
updated on 02/17/2016This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Debra’s comment:
“I admit that I was over zealous in my representation of an indigent plaintiff and called out the Appellate Court Justices on practices I thought were inappropriate. I am thankful they did not suspend me, but merely put me on probation for the shortest amount of time allowed by law.”
Honors
1998
Listed, Who's Who Legal
1997
Listed, Who's Who Legal
1996
Listed, Who's Who Legal
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney-Owner, Law Offices of Debra L. Koven
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Bradley Gage
1987 - 1989
Law Clerk, Tuverson & Hillyard
Associations
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2010 - 2013
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - 2010
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Case ID Confidential
Settled, $1,800,000
Stell v. LAC MTA
Plaintiff Verdict $110,000
Matthews v. Hollywood Inn
Plaintiff Verdict $437,000
Case ID Confidential
Settled, $1,150,000
Burtch v. McDonald's
Gross Jury Verdict for Plaintiff $285,867
Education
1990
Western State University College of Law
Juris Doctor,
1985
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I pay taxes on a medical malpractice settlement?
16 Feb 2016
Q&A
1. Can I file an Ex-parte on this matter? 2. The auto-loan is in my name but the car is co-owned. How can i remove her ownershi
16 Feb 2016