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Raquel A. Fernandez-Flaherty
also known as Raquel A. Flaherty
About Raquel
Biography
Prior to founding Flaherty Hennessy LLP, Ms. Flaherty spent more than six years as a litigator at a prominent class action and civil litigation firm in Santa Monica, California where she represented clients in complex construction defect cases. During that time, Ms. Flaherty resolved hundreds of cases through settlement or trial resulting in approximately $30,000,000 dollars in settlements.
In addition to complex construction defect litigation, Ms. Flaherty's practice also revolved around consumer protection litigation. These claims arose in both state and federal courts alleging violations of California's consumer protection statutes - the Unfair Competition Law, the False Advertising Act, and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Specifically these cases involved allegations of unlawful or fraudulent business practices, product liability, and false and deceptive advertising practices. There she discovered her passion for holding corporate wrongdoers accountable and affecting positive change for consumers through the legal system.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Arizona for 11 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Flaherty Hennessy, LLP
8055 W. Manchester Avenue., Suite 420, Playa Del Rey, CA, 90293
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Raquel A. Fernandez-Flaherty's Reviews
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Posted by Heather | April 1, 2015
Professional and Responsive!
Ms. Flaherty has helped our company with a number of legal issues. We needed to understand our rights when a large debtor filed for bankruptcy. She explained the process and guided us through every step of the way. She has helped our growing business save money and is always available to assist us in...
Raquel A. Fernandez-Flaherty's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am pleased to have known Raquel since the beginning of her legal career. I worked with Raquel at a small civil litigation firm, and quickly became impressed with her drive and dedication to get the job done. Not only was Raquel smart and personable, but she quickly picked up on the subtle dynamics of litigation, which can often help bring matters to resolution in a more efficient and expedient manner. Over the past 10 years Raquel has continued to push to improve herself, so that she can more effectively represent her clients. Perhaps of greatest importance, I have always known Raquel to be very honest, forthright and professional, which is why I believe she is so well respected amongst her peers."
"Raquel is a very smart, pragmatic, and personable attorney who gets cases resolved for the benefit of her clients. I have had the good fortune of working as a mediator with Raquel and so I have a somewhat unique insight into her approach. She is always well prepared, knows the facts and the law, and is very good at keeping her cases moving forward toward whatever resolution best suits the case. Raquel is responsive and communicative, which helps her with opposing counsel and I am certain that her clients appreciate this as well. Raquel is a fantastic advocate who maintains a humanitarian side to her that helps her to be so effective."
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"I endorse this lawyer. She is a fantastic litigator. She has great courtroom presence and is always in control of any courtroom in which she walks. I would not like to argue a case against her."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor 2016, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor 2015, AVVO
1999
American Jurisprudence Award for Legal Methods, Western State College of Law
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Senior Associate, Milstein Adelman, LLP
2005 - 2008
Associate, Law Offices of Craig J. Silver
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Women's Construction Litigation AllianceMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2015 - Present
Claims & Litigation Management AllianceMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Nothern District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2008 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement against Manufacturer of Defective Product
$650,000
Multiple clients v. Residential Tract Builder
Settlement $911,100
Multiple clients v. Residential Tract Builder
Settlement $1,320,000
Education
2004
Pacific West College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
California State University, Fullerton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a case to sue.
12 Jan 2016
Q&A
Sears Life Insurance paid out 75K of 1.25M accidental life ins. with no explanation why? Do we have a case?
01 May 2015
Q&A
Case dropped after demand letter
05 May 2015