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John David Laurie

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Avvo Rating8.6
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Licensed for 32 years
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About John

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 [email protected] or (818) 345-0123.

Practice areas

Litigation
  1. Litigation: 100%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

21550 Oxnard Street Suite 630
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21550 Oxnard Street Suite 630
Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive198711/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers401
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
COMMENDATIONZEV YAROSLAVSKY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LOS ANGELES COUNTY2012
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITIONCONGRESSMAN BRAD SHERMAN2012
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITIONCALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR FRAN PAVLEY2012
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIPROTARY CLUB OF TARZANA ENCINO2012
CHANGEMAKER AWARDROTARY INTERNATIONAL2012
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITIONSAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
JAG officer rank CaptainCalifornia State Military Reserve2016 - Present
Managing PartnerGERTZ AND LAURIE2002 - Present
AssociateLAW OFFICES OF ELLIS AND KINGSTON1987 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
WEST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERVICE PRESIDENTN/A
BEVERLY HILLS YMCABOARD MEMBERN/A
CALIFORNIA BASKETBALL OFFICALS ASSOCIATION - WEST LAPAST PRESIDENTN/A
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATIONMEMBERN/A
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SUBROGATION PROFESSIONALSMEMBERN/A
CONSUMER ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELESMEMBERN/A
ROTARY CLUB OF TARZANA ENCINOPAST PRESIDENT2011 - 2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Pepperdine University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1987
University of Southern CaliforniaBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY SPEAKERHOW TO PRESENT A SMALL CLAIMS COURT CASE2010
EMPLOYEE SEMINARHOW TO AVOID LIABILITY CLAIMS2000

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Best Lawyer in town

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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.
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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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Attorney endorsements

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Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
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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
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alexis Ortega, Litigation Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Nezhad, Car accident Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

Jeffrey Jacobs, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Nicholas Loncar, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2014
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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
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Anthony Goldsmith, Civil rights Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
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Martin Osinski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
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Elizabeth Gertz

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Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community

Vitaly Sigal, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
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Howard Gertz, Litigation Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
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Michael Schiff, Business Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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Richard Leeds, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
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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
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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
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