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John David Laurie
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Biography
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.
Mr. Laurieis also a Captain in the California State Military Reserve and serves as a JAG officer. Mr. Laurie has served as a judge pro-tem, arbitrator and mediator for the Los Angeles Superior court. He also serves as an arbitrator for the San Fernando Valley Bar Association in handling Attorney Fee Disputes.
Mr. Laurie is also involved in community activities and has served on the Board of Directors for the Beverly Hills YMCA, as Vice President of the West Valley Jewish Community Center, President of the local association of the California Basketball Officials Association, adviser to the Santa Monica YWCA as well as being involved with numerous other community organizations as a board member, adviser and attorney. He is also a youth sports coach. Mr. Laurie is a long-time Rotarian and a past president of the Rotary Club of Tarzana-Encino.
Mr. Laurie can be reached at or.
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
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Location
Gertz and Laurie
21550 Oxnard Street Suite 780, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
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John David Laurie's Reviews
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Posted by Jason Mosh | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Best Lawyer in town
5 Star all the way. He is not a typical attorney. He actually cares and gives sound advice. He has helped my firm through out the years. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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I asked for the best I got the best
Mr laurie was very direct up front about my case let me know what I can expect very detailed. We won my case and he got me a very very good settlement I would recommend him very highly
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Experience
Honors
2012
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
2011
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION
Work Experience
2016 - Present
JAG officer rank Captain, California State Military Reserve
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, GERTZ AND LAURIE
1987 - 2002
Associate, LAW OFFICES OF ELLIS AND KINGSTON
Associations
WEST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
VICE PRESIDENT
BEVERLY HILLS YMCA
BOARD MEMBER
CALIFORNIA BASKETBALL OFFICALS ASSOCIATION - WEST LA
PAST PRESIDENT
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION
MEMBER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SUBROGATION PROFESSIONALS
MEMBER
CONSUMER ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES
MEMBER
2011 - 2012
ROTARY CLUB OF TARZANA ENCINOPAST PRESIDENT
Education
1987
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY SPEAKER
HOW TO PRESENT A SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASE
2000
EMPLOYEE SEMINAR
HOW TO AVOID LIABILITY CLAIMS
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My attorney missed the deadline on the motion to compel for the discovery he requested in my civil lawsuit. What is the option?
27 Nov 2015
Q&A
Can the defendant in a civil case refuse to answer questions during a deposition? How would this affect trial?
27 Nov 2015
Q&A
I have to appear in January for a debt collection hearing, Is there anything I can do to postpone this? Will I need an atty?
24 Nov 2015