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 anonymous | April 05, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Professional
Explained everything in detail that was happening with the case, had specfic tests done, kept excellent paperwork and records. Don't know what I would have done without him in this very difficult case.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2010 | Medical Malpractice
ONE GREAT LAWYER!!!!
I want to thank attorney Dane Levy for representing me in my case. My former dentist was less than truthful with me and as a result I will probably experience pain and discomfort the rest of my life, as a result of a bad tooth implant. Dane represented me in my dental malpractice case and I was ex...
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...
"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