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I have successfully represented personal injury victims and persons accused of crime with passion and compassion for over 40 years.
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Acquired: 1972
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15840 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 201, Encino, CA, 91436
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Posted by R Story | June 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am an actual client of Jeff's. He is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in L.A., if not the state of CA. He is kind, courteous, and understanding but yet a bulldog when he needs to be to get the best outcome for you. He took on my case and performed with skill that exceeded my expectations...
Posted by Brianne | June 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Jeff on a case for nearly two years. During that time Jeff made sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout the whole process. I strongly feel that he worked tirelessly on my case and we were able to settle out of court. I can't thank him enough!
Posted by Luke | May 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I spent about 3 years on a case with Jeff and I can tell you that my case would not have been resolved if it wasn't for him. He practices law with integrity and is very skilled at what he does. The 3 years was a long process so every couple of months I would check in and find out that my case was st...
Posted by Jeff | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Needing a criminal attorney usually means that a person is fighting for the one thing that is given freely in America, your freedom. I never thought I would be the one needing help to preserve that right, but indeed I was. I went through several attorneys, all who just wanted me to accept whatever th...
Posted by Melissa | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Jeff absolutely knows his stuff. I was referred to him by a friend and after explaining all issues needed, he made me completely comfortable with the law process. Any time I needed to ask questions he was very prompt and would go over multiple points with me. When it came down to court time, even tho...
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Preeminent Attorney Rating, Lawyers.Com
2016
Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, Corporate Counsel
2016
Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, The National Law Journel
2016
Legal Leaders: Top Rated Lawyers - Personal Injury, The American Lawyer
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In California
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In American Law
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In America
2016
Honoree, Who's Who In The World
2016
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
The Recorder, Southern California Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer Rating
2013
Southern California Top Rated Lawyer Rating, Los Angeles Times
2002
Certificate of Appreciation For Services As An Arbitrator, Burbank Superior Court
2000
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell
2000
5.0 out of 5 peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2000
5.0 out of 5 Client Rated, Martindale Hubbell
1990
Los Angeles Superior Court, Certificate of Appreciation For Services As An Arbitrator
1990
Certificate of Appreciation For Services As A Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court
1977 - Present
Partner, Sommer and Bear
1973 - 1977
Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office
1971 - 1973
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General's Office
1980 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1977 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1973 - Present
Association of Former Deputies Attorneys GeneralMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1972 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - 1977
Los Angeles Public Defendaer's AssociationBoard of Directors
1972 - 1973
Association of Deputy California Attorneys GeneralBoard of Directors
Censure (Win)
Reversed
Murder Conviction Reversed (Win)
Reversed (Win)
Biggest verdict at Burbank Courthouse to that date
Client's conviction reveresed
Defendant convicted
1971
J.D.
1968
B.A.
1977
Current Developments In Prostitution And Related Laws
1976
Trial Techniques In Attacking Chemical And Testimonial Evidence
1978
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