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Richard Jonathan Spencer
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Biography
I am the principal attorney at Spencer & Associates. Spencer & Associates is a personal injury law firm. That's all we do, and we do it well.
We handle all types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip/trip and falls, dog bites, death cases, construction site cases, and many others.
WHY SPENCER & ASSOCIATES?
SPENCER & ASSOCIATES is different from other personal injury law firms.
WE ARE A FULL-SERVICE personal injury law firm, handling all types of motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, roadway design cases, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, slip/trip and fall cases and many others.
LEAD ATTORNEY Richard Spencer handles each and every case himself. No case is handed off to an assistant or a paralegal to resolve. As a result, each case and every client gets the professional expertise, dedication and focus necessary to achieve optimal results.
WE MAINTAIN close contact with our clients and keep our clients informed. Not only does this help to create the best relationships with our clients, but it empowers our clients to make the best decisions in their case.
WE STAND OUT in our field because we are driven by aggressively pursuing the best results in every case while providing each client with attentive and hands-on customer service. We are available 24/7 to speak to you regarding your case and how we can help you.
GIVE US a call ANY TIME and schedule a free consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Brain Injury
24%
31 years
Car Accident
24%
31 years
Slip and Fall Accident
24%
31 years
Wrongful Death
23%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Spencer & Associates
22801 Ventura Boulevard., Suite 101, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364
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Richard Jonathan Spencer's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by sharon | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Richard Spencer ..Someone You can Trust
I had hired Richard Spencer as an attorney for an accident case I had, which Richard had successfully litigated and won. I am writing this review not only because he had won my case, but because of his outstanding dedication and devotion that he has to his practice and knowledge of the law and hi...
Posted by Rich | July 23, 2014
When I needed legal help Richard Spencer did a great job.
I would highly recommend Richard Spencer to anyone in need of legal representation. I was hit by an auto while riding bicycle and Richard and his staff helped me through all the steps to get medical help and compensation for injuries. His office was in constant contact throughout and was very fas...
Posted by Sandra | April 6, 2014
An Amazing Attorney @ Law
Richard is my GOTO ATTORNEY, I know he will take care of my legalities and I trust Richard in every aspect of handling my law case. He is very knowledgeable of the law and how it works. He will make best use of it for you, so that you are made to know and feel he is responsive to your legal situatio...
Posted by Sandra | April 3, 2014
Regarding my slip and fall accident
Mr. Spencer is an excellent attorney , I would highly recommend him. He worked very hard to get me the compensation I deserved, I would certainly hire him again if ever needed.
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2014
Best Lawyer Ever
I had the unfortunate luck of being an innocent bystander in a car accident last July 2013. Although that was my bad luck, it turned around when I called Richard Spencer's office. The staff was great attentive and very knowledgeable. It was great and it made me feel better right away. I was not press...
Richard Jonathan Spencer's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Attorney Spencer is a highly respected member of our legal community. His mastery of legal principles and tireless advocacy for his clients have earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike. It is my sincere pleasure to endorse this lawyer."
"Dynamic lawyer whose insight and legal knowledge is superlative. I endorse Ms. Spencer with no reservation. Hire him and you're in great hands."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Honoree, Kadima Day School
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Principal, Spencer & Associates
1997 - 2002
Associate, Spencer & Associates
1996 - 1996
Associate, Hazzard Bonnington
1995 - 1995
Associate, Ganong & Michel
Associations
2006 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - 2014
Kadima Day School Board of TrusteesVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of Vargas
Extremely favorable settlement
Guzman v. Contini
Settlement
Gutierrez vs. 61st Street Apartments, et al.
Settlement
Duenas v. State of California
Winning jury verdict leading to settlement
Education
1994
University of San Francicso
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My wife slipped on spilled soda and fell when entering Bellagio Casino in LV.
05 Aug 2014
Q&A
What is the time limit to file a claim of personal injury against a public entity? Is it 100 days or is it 6 months?
20 Jul 2014
Q&A
How should I begin the counting of statute of limitations for a personal injury in California?
18 Jul 2014