Larry Dean Smith Jr.

Larry Dean Smith Jr.

also known as L. Dean Smith, Jr., "Dean"

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 19 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Woodland Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death

22440 Clarendon Street, Ste. 200, Woodland Hills, CA

About Larry

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

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Location

Solucion Legal

22440 Clarendon Street, Ste. 200, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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Larry Dean Smith Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Tanya | December 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the good ones!

L. Dean Smith is, without a doubt, a fantastic attorney. He is very professional, but he also makes you feel like you're a true friend. He will go above and beyond to help you. Even the mediation judge was incredibly impressed with how thorough and precise Mr. smith was in handling my lawsuit. I obvi...ously prevailed, thanks to Dean. He cared enough to always return my phone calls, no matter how trivial my questions, and even kept in touch with me after my lawsuit was resolved. I wasn't just dollar signs in his eyes and forgotten about as soon as I signed by the X. My only regret is passing up the opportunity to see Dean in action in the courtroom! He is not only a great attorney, but a great guy as well. Trust him. You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Virginia | April 03, 2014

Excellent! Brilliant! Honest litigator!

Mr. Smith is a brilliant and genuine professional! Excellent, experienced, well-versed attorney with compassion to boot. I highly recommend Mr. Smith! He is a great listener, responsive and was timely during my time of need. If you need a reliable, competent, smart attorney.. .call Mr. Smith!

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2014 | Sexual Harassment

Great sexual harrasment attorney!

Dean Smith is an excellent attorney. He handled my sexual harassment case and obtained results that surprised even me. He always returned my calls within a very short time and his advice and knowledge of the law is superior. Dean is not only an exceptional attorney, but he's also a kind and compassio...nate human being. He truly cared about me and my family and for that I never forget him. I can't thank him enough for helping me through one of the darkest periods of my life. He's truly a "knight in shining armor".

Posted by Carlos | March 24, 2014 | Discrimination

Exceptional Discrimination attorney

I highly recommend Mr. Smith. He handled a discrimination and wrongful termination case for me and i am very, very happy with the results. I was referred to him by a close friend who had also used his services previously. Before I met Mr. Smith i thought all had been lost-I was out of work and very s...tressed out. But Mr. Smith changed all of that. From our first meeting I knew i had the right attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in the law and knows how to handle the attorneys hired by my previous employer. Mr. Smith was always one step ahead of them and it wasn't long before my former boss wanted to settle. This was after vowing to never pay a dime! Mr. Smith is an expert on the law, is aggressive, and a highly effective attorney. If it hadn't been for his counsel I'm quite certain my situation would have turned out differently and my previous employer would have gotten away with breaking the law! If you need an attorney, call Mr. Smith now!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2014

Excellent attorney!

Mr. Smith is an extraordinary attorney with extensive knowledge in his respective fields. He was always quick to respond to my calls and emails (if he wasn't able to answer at that moment). I felt very comfortable with Mr. Smith and I would recommend him to my friends/family in a heartbeat. With lega...l matters, times aren't always easy to handle - but, Mr. Smith made me feel at ease and was very up front with me the entire process. I really appreciate his services and I was very lucky to hire/have such a great attorney.

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Larry Dean Smith Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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John Holcomb,

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dean is a highly-skilled attorney who fights hard for his clients and results."

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William Housley

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented and well versed attorney and well respected in legal community."

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Thomas Degn

Personal injury lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is a highly respected member of the legal community."

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Maryam Parman

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mr. Smith. He is very aggressive and dedicated to his clients."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry Dean Smith Jr. is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Michael Javaherifar

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse and recommend this top notch litigator. Mr. Smith is honest, smart, aggressive, well prepared, and most importantly, a great listener."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

"10 Best" Attorneys for California, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star 2015, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star 2015, Super Lawyers

2015

Featured Attorney Divorce, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top Contributor - Sexual Harassment, Avvo

2006

Dean's List, Loyola Law School

2005

Staff Writer, Loyola Law School - Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

2005

Dean's List, Loyola Law School

2004

Dean's List, Loyola Law School

2003

Dean's List, Loyola Law School

2002

First Honors - Legal Research & Writing, Loyola Law School

2002

Dean's List, Loyola Law School

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Client's, avvo

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Herzfeld & Rubin LLP

2013 - 2013

Volunteer Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Kussman & Whitehill

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Baker, Keener & Nahra

2005 - 2006

Research Assistant, Loyola Law School - Professor Laurie Levenson

2005 - 2006

Legal Intern, The Disability Rights Legal Center

1998 - 2006

Litigation Paralegal, Baker, Keener & Nahra

1996 - 1998

Litigation Paralegal, Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein

1993 - 1996

Litigation Paralegal, Law Offices of Richard M. Lester

Associations

2014 - Present

Alliance for Children's Rights

Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2007 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2007 - Present

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

Member

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

2007 - 2010

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

Member

2005 - 2006

Loyola Law School - Entertainment Law Review

Staff Writer

2002 - 2006

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - 2006

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - 2006

American Trial Lawyers Association chapter

Member

2002 - 2006

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful Termination

Confidential Settlement - Settled for in excess of 10 times client's annual income.

Motorcycle v. Auto

Settled $100,000 policy limits

Severe Burns - Product Liability

$1,000,000 - Policy Limits

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Education

2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Trial Advocacy Project

2006

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

California St Univ Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Consumer Attorneys

Litigation - Discovery

Publications

2015

AVVO Legal Guides Car Accident Guide

2015

AVVO Legal Guides Workplace Investigation/Complaint Guide

Languages

English

Activity

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