Brian Anthony Carness

Brian Anthony Carness

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Marina Del Rey, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, General Practice, Insurance, Construction & Development

578 Washington Blvd., Suite 331, Marina Del Rey, CA

About Brian

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Anthony Carness

578 Washington Blvd., Suite 331, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292

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Brian Anthony Carness's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A+ results on my car wreck.

Brian is prompt and communicates very well. I find this to be very important. He was dedicated to my cause and always kept me informed. He always welcomed and was able to answer my questions and explain issues involving my case. I always felt like I was in good hands, and very pleased with the repres...entation he provided for me. Ultimately, I was very pleased with the results of my case. I highly recommend Brian Carness.

Posted by Martha | January 19, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Couldnt have choosen a better attorney

After I had been involved in a car accident with a non insured driver I thought I would have to take responsibility for my injuries and repairs but after hiring Attorney Brian Carness all my worries went away he fought for my case and settled my case with more than I could have imagen. Thank you for... all your hard work Brian Carness.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Injury car accident

Brian is a thorough and accessible attorney. He did what he said he would do and resolved my case.

Posted by David | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brian Carness--Great outcome, great support, great professionalism

After I was hit while crossing the street, I knew that I was anxious about the right legal path to take. Brian Carness relieved my anxiety about the process and provided a clear path to a full settlement. At each decision point, Brian clearly outlined the decision to be made and the pros and cons of ...each. Most importantly though, he then offered great recommendations consistent with my expressed values and priorities. Brian secured a better outcome than I had anticipated and did so in a positive and professional way.

Posted by Ryan | April 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A wonferul experience!

I didn't know what to expect. This was the first time I worked with a lawyer and I have to say I was nervous. With the general stereotype surrounding lawyers' that many people have, I tired my best to remove those thoughts from my head before I approached Brian. But as soon as I met Brain I got a sen...se of ease and I immediate felt safe that this person was here to help me in whatever way he could offer. In regards to what my case was, I was in a motorcycle accident and Brian was able to get a settlement that went above and beyond. Again, I have no idea what to expect, and that is what made him so great. He took the time to explain any and all questions. His communication was stellar. Not once did I have to call him back a second time after leaving a message. He always responded to my calls in some form of communication the same day. E-mailing me whatever statements and letters for my record. I put my totally trust in falling his advice because I realized this is a lawyer who knows his trade and that my best course of action was to take his advice in how we approached situations involving my case as they arose. I do not plan on needing a lawyer in the future but it is a comfort knowing if I do, I know who I would give a call to, Brian Carness.

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Brian Anthony Carness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Giacomo Behar

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Coletti

Unknown lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hans Gillinger

General practice lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer for excellence in the practice of civil litigation, personal injury, and construction law. I know Brian to be an honest man of the highest integrity. His approach is client centered, and his skillful approach achieves positive results for his clients. It is without reservation that I strongly endorse Brian and encourage anyone in need of excellent legal representation to contact him. Thank you, Hans Gillinger"

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Brian Sloan

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Attorney, and fellow Pepperdine Law School Alum."

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Thomas Bahrman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Brian for many years and can confidently recommend him. He is highly competent and knowledgeable of the law--but more importantly, he's pursuasive and engaging."

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Brian Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the priviledge of working with Mr. Carness and I know first hand what an excellent lawyer he is. He has a strong work ethic, excellent "people skills" and a superior legal mind."

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Sean Novak

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian Carness has the rare combination of compassion and legal skill that leads to him being able to serve his clients and get them the results they need. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several matters, and am always impressed with his abilities."

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Torsten Bassell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian Carness is an impeccable lawyer. He is one of the most zealous advocates that I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. From my experience, Brian is an exceptionally caring and compassionate attorney, who will fight harder than anyone I know to protect his clients' interests. Moreover, Brian has an excellent command of the law, which he routinely uses to obtain impressive settlements and results for his clients. If you are looking for great representation, then look no further than Brian Carness. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Travis Logue

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian Carness is an incredibly competent attorney. If you have any type of personal injury matter and you want great results, you should retain Brian. We have worked on multiple cases together and I am always impressed with Brian's ability to navigate insurance companies' bureaucracy and obtain high settlement offers. He is also a skilled litigator and formidable adversary."

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Matthew Dinicola

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Brian on a number of matters and have known him for many years. Brian's integrity and work ethic are second to none. I never hesitate to recommend Brian to clients because I know the high level of service they will receive."

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Scott Burroughs

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carness is an invaluable source of information for those dealing with personal injury matters, large and small. He is knowledgeable, thorough,and tough, and I would recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney."

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Hans Gillinger

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Lead Attorney, Law Offices of Brian A. Carness

2005 - Present

Senior Associate, Stoll, Nussbaum & Polakov

2007 - 2011

Senior Associate, Schimmel & Parks, APLC

2001 - 2005

Clerk, Irell & Manella

Associations

2005 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2005 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

2005 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

2005 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Apartment Slip and Fall

$750.000

Rear End Collision

$400,000.00

CONFIDENTIAL

$500,000.00

Russo v. Dominguez

Plaintiff

Allen v. Giles

I obtained a defense verdict for my clients

Nugent v. Rodriguez

Settled for 7-figure policy limits

Elam v. Pacific Bay Properties

very sucessful confidential settlement

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Education

2004

Pepperdine University School of Law

Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution

N/A

Pepperdine Univ SOL

law

N/A

Univ of Oregon

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Pepperdine School of Law

Effective Negotiation & Settlement

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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