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Neil Shouse
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Biography
An honors graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Neil Shouse is a hard-hitting California personal injury lawyer and Las Vegas personal injury lawyer. He represents clients injured or killed from car accidents, workplace accidents, dog attacks, dangerous products and harmful drugs.
Mr. Shouse learned personal injury law by first working on the other side. He defended large insurance companies at Sidley & Austin, one of the world's largest and most prestigious law firms. His clients included State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual and Metlife. Now he uses this insider experience to help individual people take on the insurance industry...and win!
Mr. Shouse went on to hone his trial lawyer skills as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. At the D.A.’s office he litigated more than 50 jury trials to verdict, with an astounding 96% success rate.
A frequent legal commentator in the national media, Mr. Shouse has been featured as a legal expert on CNN, Fox New Channel, Good Morning America, Al Jazzera, Court TV, the CBS Morning Show and Dr. Phil. He has been quoted in newspapers and magazines around the country.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
20%
29 years | 553 cases
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
29 years | 134 cases
Brain Injury
10%
29 years | 34 cases
Car Accident
10%
29 years | 419 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 17 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Shouse Law Group
4419 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 307, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
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100 N Barranca Ave, Suite 700, West Covina, CA, 91791
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333 City Blvd. West, Suite 1750, Orange, CA, 92868
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3200 Guasti Road, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91761
Las Vegas Criminal Defense
2970 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89102
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4590 MacArthur Blvd, 5th Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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444 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 800, Long Beach, CA, 90802
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Robert Adams | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
great firm....highly recommend...
the experience with LVDG was great.my case was taken care of quick and with very minimal presure I would definitely recomend this firm for they are prompt and very knowledgable.
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellence provided me with the info and details about my case that were needed
He explained to me the specifics of my case and how they could effect me and the best possible way to get them resolved
Posted by Guillermo | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great law firm
The defense group was very patient with me. I appreciate them working with me and helping me out. I am thankful and happy holidays.
Posted by Brenda | October 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional and gets the job done!
Professional, knowledgeable, skilled and courteous. I would highly recommend this team of experts. they really eased my concerns about the law and their staff provided me with the strongest prepared defense available in Las Vegas. Their team is highly experienced, and they actually took the time t...
Posted by Paul | May 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing!
I was referred to Neil's law firm by one of my daughters classmates in California. The office staff were perfect and took care great care of us. Every single person in the office was very caring and compassionate. Our attorney Daniel was there for us during these tough times. He always made sure...
Neil Shouse's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer and am delighted to be working in the Colorado office of his multi-state law firm, also serving Nevada and California."
"Neil Shouse is one of the top attorneys in the legal profession. I would not hesitate to retain his services for any legal matter."
"One of the best personal injury and accident lawyers around. Uses his wealth of experience as both a former insurance company defense lawyer and a former prosecutor to get great verdicts and settlements for his clients."
"Neil is a great lawyer with deep experience in various fields of law. Given his legal education and background, Neil is a hard-hitting lawyer that gets the job done. I highly recommend Neil and his law firm."
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"I would recommend Mr Shouse to anyone with a criminal matter in Southern California."
"Neil's background as a prosecutor makes him uniquely suited as a criminal defense lawyer. He looks at cases from every angle, including the prosecutor's, and anticipates what's going to be convincing to them and how to respond to their positions."
"Although he was a former prosecutor, it's clear that Neil's real passion is for criminal defense and helping the underdog fight the system...something he does very effectively. He understands how the system works and he's very good at navigating his clients through it."
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"A great lawyer a true expert in the field of criminal defense I highly recommend his services"
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"I endorse this lawyer. As a Torrance Lawyer I see many attorneys, Neil's associates and I work together in many cases."
"One of the best criminal defense lawyers in the industry."
"Mr. Shouse has the most comprehensive source for criminal defense on the internet. This is just one more reason to trust all of your criminal defense to Mr. Shouse"
"I endorse Neil. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"IMr. Shouse's excellent synopses of the various areas of the criminal law reveal his extensive knowledge and experience. I often go to his pages for some basic review on a topic now and then. Thank you Neil--from one professional to another. Your hard work and expertise are greatly appreciated. Pat"
"I have know Neil since his days as a Deputy District Attorney. He is a well respected Criminal Defense Attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2007
Summer DUI Trial Seminar, National College for DUI Defense
2006
Summer DUI Trial Seminar, National College for DUI Defense
2006
Qualification, Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
2006
Certification, Alco-Sensor IV Roadside Breathalyzer, Norm Fort, Forensic Consulting
2006
Certification, Borkenstein Course on Alcohol, Drugs,and Traffic Safety
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Shouse Law Group
1999 - 2004
Trial Prosecutor, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
1997 - 1999
Litigation Attorney, Sidley & Austin
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
The California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2004 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2004 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Consider This
Police Shooting in Ferguson
2010
CNN Headline News
Parents Criminal Liability for Teens' Reckless Driving
2009
Dr Phil Show
DUI Outrage
Publications
2008
Southern California DUI Defense Website
30 Ways to Fight Your DUI...And Win
2008
VideoJug
DUI & DMV Law
2004
Prosecutor's Brief
Penal Code 211: Constructing Theories of Constructive Possession
1998
The Urban Lawyer
The Bifurcation: Housing Segregation in the 21st Century Metropolis
Languages
Spanish
Armenian
Korean
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers