John Laurie received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and his law degree from Pepperdine University. He has been a practicing attorney since 1987. Mr. Laurie has extensive trial experience. He has handled civil cases ranging from simple collection matters to serious wrongful death cases. In the criminal area he has handled matters ranging from traffic citations to serious felonies. He believes in fair yet aggressive representation of his clients with the understanding that finesse is also sometimes needed.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1987 | 11/04/2019 |
Legal answers | 401 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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COMMENDATION | ZEV YAROSLAVSKY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2012 |
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION | CONGRESSMAN BRAD SHERMAN | 2012 |
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION | CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR FRAN PAVLEY | 2012 |
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP | ROTARY CLUB OF TARZANA ENCINO | 2012 |
CHANGEMAKER AWARD | ROTARY INTERNATIONAL | 2012 |
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION | SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION | 2011 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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JAG officer rank Captain | California State Military Reserve | 2016 - Present |
Managing Partner | GERTZ AND LAURIE | 2002 - Present |
Associate | LAW OFFICES OF ELLIS AND KINGSTON | 1987 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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WEST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | VICE PRESIDENT | N/A |
BEVERLY HILLS YMCA | BOARD MEMBER | N/A |
CALIFORNIA BASKETBALL OFFICALS ASSOCIATION - WEST LA | PAST PRESIDENT | N/A |
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION | MEMBER | N/A |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SUBROGATION PROFESSIONALS | MEMBER | N/A |
CONSUMER ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES | MEMBER | N/A |
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ROTARY CLUB OF TARZANA ENCINO | PAST PRESIDENT | 2011 - 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
University of Southern California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY SPEAKER | HOW TO PRESENT A SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASE | 2010 |
EMPLOYEE SEMINAR | HOW TO AVOID LIABILITY CLAIMS | 2000 |
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Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.
John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 29, 2015
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Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos.
H Romanovitz, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexis Ortega, Litigation Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Nezhad, Car accident Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Jeffrey Jacobs, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Loncar, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Laurie is experienced, knowledgeable and has the legal skill to provide his clients with the best representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Addy, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Goldsmith, Civil rights Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Martin Osinski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community
Vitaly Sigal, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Gertz, Litigation Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Schiff, Business Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Leeds, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr.Laurie and I have worked on several matters together over the past several years. I find his work ethic, knowledge of the law, and ability to communicate with clients to be outstanding. I highly recommend John Laurie.
Lee Thompson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Other
Although I do not know Mr. Laurie personally, I have read his answers on this site from people writing in with legal questions. His responses are concise and well thought out and certainly beneficial to those asking questions and there I can endorse Mr. Laurie as an attorney.
Mark Saltzman, Real estate Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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