Being an attorney is actually a second career for me. I originally received a Bachelors and Masters degree in clinical psychology and was eventually licensed as a Marriage and Family psyhotherapist. I practiced for 10 years and when I had a client that desperately needed legal help but could find none, I then decided I would switch careers and become a lawyer.
At age 36 I went back to law school and was fortunate to gain acceptance into Loyola Law School's presitigious evening program. At the time I was married with two very young daughters and needed to work full time during the day, while going to school at night. It was tough, but well worth it.
Later, another stroke of good fortune came my way when I was hired as a law clerk by a well known plaintiffs' personal injury firm in Santa Monica. I was trained by the very best lawyers in the business and I learned a great deal about how to win cases.
I went into private practice having passed the bar exam immediately after graduating from law school. My first case was a tough wrongful death trial in Riverside where a young mother was killed by a security guard at a major department store. We won that case for her 3 young children who survived her. That was back in 1997.
Since then I have been fighting for the little guy against big corporations, their insurance companies and their high priced lawyers. I am no stranger to the hard fight that almost always must happen before justice is served. I take pride in doing excellent work and standing by my clients all the way through trial and verdict. I love the law and I love that every one in a while, I get to be part of justice being done. It's a great feeling, I am good at it, and I wouldn't trade being a major injury/wrongful death lawyer for any other career.
Practice areas
26 years, 152 cases
Our firm's attorneys have represented nearly 800 auto accident victims over the nearly 20 years we've been in practice. We specialize freeway and traffic accidents in the San Fernando Valley and points north. We are available 24/7 to respond to your needs and can help you with locating the right medical attention as needed, even if you don't health insurance. We will make sure you vehicle is fixed and that you have a rental car while waiting. We care about and put our clients first. Always.
26 years, 799 cases
26 years, 9 cases
Ive worked on many catastrophic injury cases involving some form of brain injury, ranging from mild-moderate to severely disabled.
26 years, 6 cases
26 years, 9 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Cutrone & Associates
6582 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 119
Van Nuys, CA, 91401
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5725 Lankershim Blvd., Suite 291
North Hollywood, CA, 91601
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3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 271
Studio City, CA, 91604
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1996 | 06/10/2022 |
Legal answers | 30 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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2015 Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
2014 Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
2013 Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2013 |
TOP 10 PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARDS | Verdicts & Settlements | 2002 |
Jurisprudence Award | Loyola Law School | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Litigation Attorney | Cutrone & Associates | 1997 - Present |
Law Clerk | Greene Broillet & Wheeler | 1992 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
California State University, Northridge Alumni Attorney Group | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
National Italian American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
United States Supreme Court | Admitted to Practice | 2004 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1997 - Present |
United States District Court for the Central District of California | Admitted to Practice | 1997 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1996 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CA Personal Injury Blog | Sidewalk Accidents- Slip, Trip & Fall | 2012 |
Lawlink; and Ca Court of Appeal | Alvarez v Jacmar Pacific Pizza Co | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Pepperdine University | MA - Masters | 1982 |
California St Univ Northridge | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
State University of New York | AA: Associate of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Island Youth Professional Conference | Punitive Damages, How, When an Why | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gottlieb v Spitfire Grill, et al. | $382,500.00 |
Lautman v Yslas | $300,000.00 |
Perreault v Lee | $88,000.00 |
Stewart v Wolverine Worlwide | $130,000.00 |
Wing v SCE | $1,000,000.00 |
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Ruben Munoz, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am a fellow lawyer and have referred many clients to him. I have known him for almost 20 years, and know him to be hard working, exceptionally smart, and has the requisite experience on personal injury cases. He is very successful, and is well known for his victories in the court room as a brilliant trial lawyer. I give him my highest endorsement.
Kevin Carter, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Mr. Cutrone and his office to be intelligent, thorough, trustworthy, and reliable.
Ruben Munoz, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am a fellow lawyer and have referred many clients to him. I have known him for almost 20 years, and know him to be hard working, exceptionally smart, and has the requisite experience on personal injury cases. He is very successful, and is well known for his victories in the court room as a brilliant trial lawyer. I give him my highest endorsement.
Kevin Carter, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Mr. Cutrone and his office to be intelligent, thorough, trustworthy, and reliable.
Fiona Brook, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lou Cutrone is an excellent attorney and exceptional advocate for his clients. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the personal injury field. He works hard for his clients and consistently achives great results for them. He is a dedicated professional and I highly recommend him.
John Visconsi, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know Lou for over 15 years and trust him completely. I highly recommend him. I have used him in the past for my own personal matter, and he has represented other family members of mine in personal injury matters. Lou loves what he does, and when he agrees to represent you, you become his crusade and he will put 100% of his effort into fighting for you. It is this personal dedication and excitement in what he does that makes Lou such a good attorney.
Eugene Salute, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I know him to be highly compentent and a fine lawyer.
Robert Hillshafer, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a trusted colleague.
Kevin Salute, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lou has successfully mastered the art of turning difficult cases into winners because of his persistence on behalf of his clients and his legal knowledge and experience.
Joshua Haffner, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Lou personally and professionally for over 15 years. He is a great lawyer, who is very creative in presenting his client's case. He is the best I have ever worked with in illustrating and conveying the themes of a case with demonstrative evidence. Lou is passionate about his cases. Anyone who has Lou as his or her lawyer is well represented. Beyond his skills as a lawyer, Lou is a great person, with character and integrity. I endorse him wholeheartedly.
Geraldine Weiss, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
Relationship: Friend
Mr. Cutrone is a wonderful and extremely professional attorney.
Arturo Salinas, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 11, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lou has returned excellent and timely results on all matters I have referred to him. Without a doubt I will continue to refer matters to him.
Michael Attar, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lou is an extremely passionate attorney who will fight for you. I have seen Lou work very hard on his cases and he won't give up. He definitely cares for his clients and wants to help them restore their lives.
Jerome Smith, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lou for more than 15 years. I have referred many matters to him and the results he has achieved have far exceeded my expectations. He cares deeply about his work and clients. I would highly recommend him to any client who needs the services of a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney.
Tigran Martinian, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer, great and ethical lawyer with superb skills.
Kamran Fattahi, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lou Cutrone since 2002. He is an experienced and knowledgable attorney in personal injury matters. He cares for his clients, and gives his cases personal attention. I highly recommend Lou to anyone looking for a great personal injury attorney.