About Robert
The legal system is designed to protect individual rights. At times, however, the system can be intimidating, confusing or frightening, especially to someone who is already under stress from injury, job loss, defective product or crime.
As an attorney, Robert Moss has more than 40 years of experience and can advise you of your legal rights, the proper steps to take, and answer any questions you may have about a particular situation. He will advise you in clear and unambiguous terms. He will guide you through the legal system, taking the burden off of your shoulders. He guarantees that your rights will be upheld and your best interests served.
Mr. Moss gives you personalized service. He designs on individualized approach tailored to meet the specific needs of your case. Whenever possible, Mr. Moss pursues settlements instead of litigation to save time, money and unnecessary stress. If, however, an aggressive approach best effects a just result, Mr. Moss is an accomplished, thorough trial lawyer.
Mr. Moss draws on an established network of expert professionals. If medical expertise is needed, you will be referred to the best physicians specializing in the field of medicine necessary to manage your care.
Mr. Moss has a dedicated, competent staff that include an associate, paralegal, secretarial, and clerical, support, as well as an investigator to assist in cases when necessary. His office utilizes the latest in computer technology so Mr. Moss can efficiently work towards a resolution of your case.
As Abraham Lincoln once said, Mr. Moss believes that an attorney has a superior opportunity to be a peacemaker. With that said, whenever a fair settlement or resolution cannot be achieved in good faith, Mr. Moss is ready, willing and able to try your case to a judge or jury.
- My representation of clients has resulted in millions of dollars of settlements for plaintiffs.
- Successfully defended small business owners in claims brought by employees, past and present.
- Successfully brought motions for summary judgment resulting in early favorable case resolution in sophisticated real estate litigation arising out of real estate transfers.
- Successfully represented numerous clients in commercial disputes relating to a range of issues including breach of contract.
- Successfully brought product liability action arising from severe burns to plaintiff's scalp resulting in permanent hair loss due to hair coloring application. The issue was whether the product was defective or carelessly applied.
- Brought product liability action against multiple parties in the chain of distribution arising out of glass flower vase exploding in plaintiff's hand. Successfully proved after extensive litigation that product was defective in its manufacture.
- Brought lawsuit against Panera bread arising out of of plaintiff's severe allergic reaction due to a peanut allergy to food he consumed. After lawsuit filed, changes were made in the signage in Santa Monica store, which I believe enhanced the safety of consumers with food allergies.
- Brought product liability action against a national ladder manufacturer in which plaintiff fell two stories when ladder telescoped because rung lock created false rung lock appearance. After lawsuit, the product was the subject of a nationwide recall as a result of which the rung lock's design was changed to make the ladder safer for future users of the product.
- Brought action arising out of hair spray used on an entertainment set which exploded due to static electricity in the environment resulting in favorable outcome for the plaintiff.
- Successfully defended licensed professionals arising out of allegations of unlawful practices and alleged licensing violations.
- Defended person in administrative action by Department of Homeland Security resulting in a satisfactory result for client.
- Successfully brought Writ of Habeas Corpus petitions for prisoners that successfully resulted in early release and expansion of prisoner's rights. For one of those cases see: In re Acker, 158 Cal.App.3d 888, 205 Cal.Rptr. 82 (Ct. of Appeal 4th Dist. 1984)
- Represented litigants in significant cases on appeal which resulted in important decisions involving issues of employment law and medical malpractice. For example, see: Jackson v. County of Los Angeles, 60 Cal.App.4th 171 (Ct. of Appeal 2nd Dist. 1998)
Flowers v. Torrance Memorial Hospital Center, et al, 8 Cal.4th 992, 35 Cal.Rptr.2d 685 (Cal. Sup. Ct. 1994)
- Defended highly placed employee accused of sexual harassment with result satisfactory result to client.
- Represented multiple clients in actions relating to employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and/or wage and hour claims with favorable results for my clients.
- Successfully prosecuted and defended multiple civil harassment and domestic violence cases.
Practice areas
- Litigation: 40%
49 years
- Personal injury: 20%
49 years
- Workers compensation: 20%
49 years
- Employment and labor: 10%
49 years
- Family: 10%
49 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1972 | 07/28/2020 |
| Legal answers | 22 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Representation | State Bar of California | 2019 |
| 10 and 15 Years Distinguished Service Award | Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law | 2018 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale Hubbell | 2013 |
| Hall of Fame Award | Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law | 2013 |
| Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services | State Bar of California | 2013 |
| Certified Specialist Legal Malpractice Law | State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Trial Advocacy Project | Trial Advocacy Group, LLC. | 2010 |
| Frances Wender Kandel Volunteer of the Year | Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law | 2007 |
| Law Review | UCLA School of Law | 1970 |
| First in First Year Class at Loyola Law School | West Publishing | 1969 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Robert M. Moss Inc. dba Law Offices of Robert M. Moss | 1981 - Present |
| Traditional Trial Advocacy Project Prosecutor | Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
| Qualified for Appointment as Special Deputy Trial Counsel | State Bar Of Calfornia | 2008 - 2013 |
| Associate | Law Offices of Ben Olan (Olan and Moss) | 1988 - 1988 |
| Partner | Lebell, Silverman, and Moss | 1978 - 1981 |
| Associate | Law Offices of Louis Edelberg | 1973 - 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Loeb & Loeb | 1972 - 1972 |
| Associate | Law Offices of Averill Pasarow | 1972 - 1972 |
| Associate | law Offices of Paul Caruso | 1972 - 1973 |
| Summer Associate | Loeb & Loeb | 1971 - 1971 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2020 - Present |
| Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles | N/A | 2020 - Present |
| California Applicants' Attorneys Association | N/A | 2020 - Present |
| Consumer Attorneys of California | N/A | 2020 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1971 |
| University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1968 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Financial Disclosure law and forms | Family Law Financial Disclosures | 2014 |
| New Volunteer Training Conference | Family Law | 2014 |
| How to Start Your Own Solo Practice | Solo Practice | 2014 |
| Annual Volunteer Training | Family Law Basics and Pro Bono Panel Attorney Experience | 2013 |
| Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law Volunteer Training | Family Law | 2012 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Confidential | Mediated Settlement |
| Confidential | Mediated settlement |
| Confidential | Mediated Settlement |
| Confidential | Mediated Settlement |
| Confidential | Favorable order after hearing in paternity action awarding significant physical custody and visitation |
| Confidential | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Confidential | Favorable order after hearing in paternity action granting legal and physical custody to client with limited supervised visitiation to other parent. |
| Confidential | Judgment of Dissolution pursuant to stipulation inter alia for equal shared legal and physical custody and for contested order imputing income to the payee spouse for purposes of calculating child and spousal support. |
| Moghaddam v Chakrabarti (2007) Cal. App. Unpub. Lexis 9705 | Dismissal of lawsuit and subsequent denial of post-trial motion and sanction order upheld on appeal. |
| Shanley v Wan Y. Chin, W.K. Corp, et al | Binding Arbitration Award of $75000 increased to $100,000 in accordance with parties' agreement with minimum/maximum monetary parameters. |
| Jackson v County of Los Angeles (1998) 60 Cal. App. 4th 171 | Summary judgment against client in civil action affirmed on appeal but subsequent successful resolution of petition under Labor Code section 132a |
| In re Acker (1984) 158 Cal.App.3rd 888 | Petition Granted |
| Confidential | Settlement |
| Confidential | Settlement |
| Robles | Jury verdict in sum of $100,000 |
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(19)Donald Randolph, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 9, 2018
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Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
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An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.
Jason Stone, Litigation Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
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Rob Moss has an exceptional depth of result oriented practical experience in civil litigation that is enhanced by his warm (and suave) personal qualities. I would not hesitate to refer a client seeking an attorney with the highest ethical standards and an exceptional level of professional competence to Rob Moss.
James Frieden, Litigation Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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Robert Moss is an excellent attorney. I refer legal malpractice cases to him. He is knowledgeable in the law, cares about his clients, and will go the second mile when it is in his client's interest. We often discuss our cases and he has a keen analytical mind. I endorse this attorney fully.
Dan Yakobian, Employment and labor Attorney on May 8, 2015
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Robert is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney and I highly endorse him.
H Bibee, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I met Robert during the time he was a participant in the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Trial Advocacy Project (TAP). This is a highly acclaimed training program for trial attorneys. During that time, I was a supervising deputy with the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office. The TAP program assigned Robert to our office, where he handled a number of cases on our trial calendar. Robert was a pleasure to work with and his performance was exemplary and highly professional in every way.
Paul Molinaro, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Scheherazade Rastegar-Djavahery, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Moss is a well known and highly respected attorney in his community. He lead a training I attended at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and I admire his dedication to educating attorneys and advancing the practice of law. I strongly endorse this attorney.
Chong Ye, Car accident Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
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I highly endorse Robert Moss. Clients of Robert receive outstanding representation. His years of experience as a highly skilled attorney allow him to get successful results for his clients. Robert truly is knowledgeable with various areas of the law, and is passionate about his practice. Clients looking to hire an attorney should not hesitate to hire Robert Moss.
Wendy Kramer, Mediation Attorney on Jun 21, 2013
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Robert Moss has mediated numerous cases in front of me. I have found him to be of the highest caliber, both in his skills and ethics, in providing representation for his clients. I highly recommend him!
Scott Leavitt, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Jun 20, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked opposite Rob on several cases. He is a quality lawyer with a great deal of valuable experience. Rob is well versed in the law and represents his clients' interests very well. In addition, he has the rare attributes of being both professional and courteous. I would absolutely recommend him to my friends and family because he gets the job done the right way. I look forward to our next case!
Howard Fields, Mediation Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
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I have worked on the opposite side of a case and thereafter collaborated with him on a few matters. Rob is an outstanding attorney who is appropriately tenacious and thorough and is able to obtain good results for his clients.
Jane Hall, Trusts Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rob Moss is a dedicated attorney who fights for his clients. With many years of experience, he and his staff take excellent care of their clients. He is an experienced litigator and handles a variety of cases including business litigation, personal injury and family law. I recommend him highly. Jane Hall
Kristin Calder, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Robert Moss is one of the most knowledgable attorneys I have met and cares deeply for his clients and achieving a possitive resolution. I highly reccomend Mr. Moss.
James Tillipman, Business Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Courtney Brewer, Litigation Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Mr. Moss on a case representing different parties and found him to be knowledgeable and dilligent in representing his client. Mr. Moss was also courteous and professional which was much appreciated.
Jason Wallach, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Rob has excellent analytical and strategic skills as well as vast experience in the trenches of business and personal litigation. He provides superior representation in resolving his clients' difficult problems.
Cost
- Hourly Rates$225-$425/hour
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
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Questions answered by Robert Moss
- What's the deadline to file workers comp law suit? Could I file it on my own or I have to have a lawyer?
- Im on workers comp due to injury at work ( tennis elbow surgery) .my employer can not accommodate me due to my restrictions.
- Should I get an attorney to represent me in an Underinsured Motorist claim?