Unlike other types of personal injury cases, the facts necessary to prove your case are based on the dental records, dental x-rays, and the testimony of dental experts. Your attorney must understand dentistry and the law to effectively prepare expert dental witnesses whose testimony is necessary for any successful dental malpractice case. Ultimately, your attorney must explain the dental and legal issues to a judge or a jury to recover the settlement or verdict. If you want to have a reasonable chance of winning, you must have an attorney who has both the experience and track record to present your case. That is what sets the Levy Law Firm apart from the rest.
Our staff is trained to aid in obtaining all of your relevent records and assembling your file for an expeditious review. We have a proven record of achieving outstanding results for our clients in dental malpractice cases. Levy Law Firm has an experienced and dedicated staff that works as a team to uncover every resource available to bring our cases to the absolute best conclusions.
About Dane LevyAttorney Dane Levy is extremely knowledgeable in the sciences and dentistry since he attended the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry prior to attending law school and obtaining his law degree.
With his strong science and legal background, he is able to thoroughly evaluate the merits of potential dental malpractice claims.
Mr. Levy has obtained the highest lingual nerve injury (numb tongue) verdict in the United States ($2.3 million).
Mr. Levy’s education also includes a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where he was awarded a University Scholarship upon admission.
Mr. Levy has also earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California.
Mr. Levy has also worked at the Orange County Health Services Dental Clinic. Following law school, Mr. Levy gained experience working in several dental malpractice litigation firms with a variety of dental lawyers. Mr. Levy is the principal of the Levy Law Firm, which handles dental malpractice matters all over California. Mr. Levy is also admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. We also seek out qualified laywers in other states for co-counsel on out of California cases.
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4500 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150, Long Beach, CA, 90804-3298
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Posted by Kathryn | May 22, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
Attorney you can trust
If You are looking for a real good Lawyer for Dental Malpractice Dane is the one you want. He Keeps you informed and works very hard on your case. He does not drag things out like most, he is very Efficient and he really knows what he is doing. He responds immediately if you call or email. He reall...
Posted by Erika | May 12, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
Case: Lingual Nerve Damage
I actually found Mr. Dane Levy's website while searching on google.com about dental malpractice in 2009. Although I didn't know if I would have a claim or not, I decided to contact him via email. I got a response from him within an hour. I told him my condition, which I explained happened after ha...
Posted by Patrice | June 03, 2010 | Medical Malpractice
Attorney Dane Levy For Dental Malpractice
I have never had a dental problem in my life. I had a Wisdom Tooth removed last year and I was concerned about the numbness in my tongue that would not go away after the extraction. My dentist kept telling me it was "normal!" I believed her for about a week and then I started getting concerned. ...
Posted by Sam | May 05, 2010 | Medical Malpractice
Great Honest Attorney!
My lingual nerve was severed during a wisdom tooth extraction. The dentist who severed it did not seem to take it seriously and did not refer me to an oral surgeon. I needed help and decided to search for an attorney who could refer me to a good oral surgeon. I found Dane's website and gave him a cal...
Posted by Elka | April 05, 2010 | Personal Injury
I would recommend
My case involved a bad implant procedure. I found Dane to be extremely knowledgeable of this dental procedure. Without any research he understood the physiology of the situation. He also was well connected with experts and was able to build a strong case. As frustrating as lawsuits can be, I neve...
"I strongly endorse Dane. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Dane is an intelligent lawyer with tremendous experience and knowledge in dental malpractice matters. I have always found him to display a great sense of credibility and professionalism. I would highly recommend Dane."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dane and I were classmates in law school. I have referred him a number of matters over the years (and will continue to do so). In every instance, he evaluated the potential claims and defenses candidly and clearly demonstrated his knowledge and wisdom. I know Dane to be diligent, and full of integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Levy is an effective and skilled professional with exceptional integrity."
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Can I sue my dentist for malpractice?
25 Oct 2013
What is the statute on Dental offices giving gifts in relation to referrals? If possible how can we legally word a request?
27 Aug 2013
I had a root canal over a month ago. I still have numbness in my chin,lower lip,an front jaw.
30 Jul 2013