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Eric Craig Bonholtzer

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  • Pasadena, CA
  • Licensed for 8 years
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About Eric

Practice areas

OtherSlip and fall accidentMotorcycle accidentCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 35%

    I handle all aspects of personal injury law including auto and motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, slip/trip and fall, assault, battery, false imprisonment, civil rights violations, and discrimination claims. I also have significant experience with traumatic brain injury cases.

    3 years

  2. Car accident: 35%

  3. Motorcycle accident: 10%

  4. Slip and fall accident: 10%

  1. Animal and dog bites: 5%

  2. Medical malpractice: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

300 N Lake Ave Ste 1000
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Ball & Bonholtzer

300 N Lake Ave Ste 1000
Pasadena, CA, 91101-4122

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201111/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Up-and-Coming Attorneys 2016Super Lawyers2016
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016Super Lawyers2016
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2016
Pasadena Top Attorney 2016Pasadena Magazine2016
Top 100 Up-and-Coming Attorneys 2105Super Lawyers2015
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2015Super Lawyers2015
Pasadena Top Attorney 2015Pasadena Magazine2015
Pasadena Top Attorney 2014Pasadena Magazone2014
Pasadena Top Attorney 2013Pasadena Magazine2013
Six CALI Excellence for the Future AwardsCALI2011
Southwestern Law SchoolTrial Advocacy Honors Program2011
Multiple West Law Group’s Witkin AwardsWest Law Grouop2011
Law Review Honors Program Board Member and Associate EditorSouthwestern Law School2011
Dean’s Merit Scholarship for Continuing Academic ExcellenceSouthwestern Law School2009
Moot Court Best Oralist NomineeRuby R. Vale Moot Court Competition2009
Ruby R. Vale Interschool Moot Court Competition Quarter-finalistRuby R. Vale Moot Court Competition2009
Moot Court Honors ProgramSouthwestern Law School2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerBall and Bonholtzer2013 - Present
Trial AttorneyBall and Roberts2012 - 2013
Trial AttorneyThe Law Offices of Robert L. Risley2011 - 2012
Law ClerkThe Law Offices of Robert L. Risley2007 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesN/A2011 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaN/A2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Los Angeles Daily JournalDubious Trial Dates Causing Defendants to Flee ADR2013
Los Angeles Daily JournalObscure Statute Helps Tenants Stand Up To Slumlords2013
Los Angeles Daily JounalFinding A Way Out (The Labyrinth of Medicare Reimbursement)2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southwestern University School of LawDoctor of Law (J.D.) - Magna Cum Laude2011
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaMaster of Arts (M.A.)N/A
University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)N/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
La Salle SeminarThe Practice of Trial Law2014
Southwestern Law School SeminarDaily Practice of a Trial Attorney2013

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Skilled and Knowledgable

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Highly recommend! Eric Bonholtzer has been incredibly helpful and patient throughout my process. His attention to detail and wealth of knowledge is above and beyond. It's always difficult to be in a situation where you need representation, but Eric made me feel comfortable and confident during the process. If you are looking for an attorney who is skilled and knowledgable, Eric's your guy!
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Hardworking Attentive Attorney

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Eric Bonholtzer is a wonderful attorney. He is attentive, professional, and quick to call you back. I called him on a Sunday and he called me back within a few hours. I knew right then I wanted him on my case. We won and I received my settlement. I am very happy with how everything turned out and I feel lucky to have had Mr. Bonholtzer’s help, I would have been lost without him!
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Arthur Ilangesyan, Personal injury Attorney on May 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Timothy Follett, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse Eric Bonholtzer. I have known Eric since law school. He is a driven individual, and I respect his intellect and compassion for others. I worked with him on the Southwestern Law Review where he won numerous awards for his efforts as a staffer and board member. In addition, he won numerous awards for his academic achievements while in law school. Eric's success as an attorney is no surprise to me and others who know him.

Kristopher Ahn, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Stephen Rodriguez, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I refer any of my clients who are in need of a medical malpractice or personal injury attorney to Eric. The clients referred to Eric have consistently reported to me that they were very satisfied with the results he obtained and that he goes the extra mile for his clients. As a result, it goes without saying that I endorse this attorney. He is a terrific attorney who vigorously fights for his clients.

Stanley Freeman, Car accident Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I am an attorney with 35 years of experience. On many of our cases that are going to trial, we associate in Eric Bonholtzer to assist us. His abilities as a trial attorney are exceptional and his involvement causes many of our cases to quickly get resolved. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone looking for top notch representation.

Timothy Sottile, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Eric is a dedicated attorney who does the utmost to represent his clients in a professional and effective manner and has obtained terrific results for them because of it.

Richard Spencer, Car accident Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Eric is a skilled and dedicated lawyer that fights hard to get his clients the best results. He is an asset to the profession.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Raymond Hovsepian, Family Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Eric is a caring, intelligent, hard-working advocate who is very knowledgeable in the area of personal injury and medical malpractice. If you have been a victim of a catastrophic loss or you are an attorney looking to refer a matter to a competent attorney look no further than Eric.

Joshua Koshki, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Eric is a highly competent lawyer who obtains great results for his clients. He's a top notch attorney who's on top of his game and knows what he is doing. His professionalism is second to none. I wholeheartedly endorse Eric and highly recommend him to any potential client.

William Wenzel, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Eric is a tremendously conscientious lawyer. I've found that his depth of analysis ensures a positive result of each case he takes on. I've referred clients to Eric in the past with a positive outcome, and I will continue to do so in the future because I trust his professional acumen.

Aroutun Safarian, Insurance Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Eric is a class act. Eric and I were opposing lawyers on a case. Eric proved capable in identifying the relevant issues, advocating effectively for his client, and moving his client's interests ahead in a professional and capable manner. He is an excellent communicator, and very personable. Because of these qualities, we were able to speak candidly and civilly about the relevant issues and reach an early resolution of an otherwise tough litigation matter. He achieved a positive outcome for his clients without the client having to endure the pains of trial and deposition. In doing so, he increased his client's net recovery, keeping costs to a minimum. Few lawyers could have accomplished what Eric managed to do in such a brief period of time. I recommend him without reservation.

Levon Kevorkian, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Eric is a stellar lawyer. Having seen first hand the work ethic he puts into his case, I can say without hesitation that his clients are in good hands.

Daniel Stevens, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer without hesitation.

Michael Tom, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

It is without reserve that I endorse this lawyer. I am impressed at his poise, candor and understanding of the legal system as well as professionalism and mannerism towards others, including his clients and fellow attorneys. Eric stays on top of his cases and communicates well. I would recommend him to any potential client.

Allen Vaysberg, Car accident Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Eric is a dedicated lawyer who fights hard for his clients. I endorse him to those seeking legal representation.

Artin Gharibian, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Aug 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've had the privilege of knowing Eric for many years. He is a top-notch attorney and fights for his clients. I endorse him.

Armine Bazikyan, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

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