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Eric Gritz has earned a reputation for aggressive advocacy on behalf of injured workers and is one of the most respected attorneys in Southern California. He has been lead counsel in over 500 trials before the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board and has obtained awards and settlements totaling more than $30 million in worker's compensation cases. Mr. Gritz recently defended the case of Brown v. Qualcomm before the California Supreme Court.
Because of his recognition in the field, many of the cases that are referred to Mr. Gritz come from former clients, workers’ compensation defense attorneys and workers’ compensation adjusters. He has also been selected as the guest speaker at numerous local, regional and national workers’ compensation conventions and routinely speaks at seminars for attorneys earning continuing education credits.
Mr. Gritz is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of the State of California and the Southern United States District Court. He is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar, California Applicant Attorney's Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. For many years he has acted in the capacity as a Judge Pro Tem with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Mr. Gritz has been chosen by his peers as one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Lawyers for over 10 years, and as the American Institute of Legal Counsel’s 10 Best Attorneys. He has also been selected as one of the Top Lawyers of Southern California and is mentioned in Who’s Who in America. Mr. Gritz is on the WorkComp Central Comp Laude President’s Honor Roll and has achieved the Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating of AV - preeminent, distinguished and notable with very high legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Gritz specializes in injury cases and is one of the few attorneys who is experienced in handling all aspects of injury law, including personal injury, social security and workers’ compensation claims. He has over 29 years of experience and is dedicated to obtaining just compensation for his clients and strives to provide each one with the best possible representation.
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State: California
Acquired: 1993
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7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 720, La Mesa, CA, 91942
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Posted by ML | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
ML
I am grateful to have been referred to Mr. Eric Gritz by a work colleague. Mr. Gritz and his staff professionalism handling my work compensation case - outstanding!
Posted by Paul | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Former client
I want to take this opportunity as a former client to extend my appreciation for your professional service and dedication to my work comp claim. Eric and his staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable! Highly recommend to anyone in need of representation!
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The Best!
I had an injury at work, and my employer's insurance company was giving me the run around. Luckily I found Eric, and my problems were solved. He was very knowledgeable and guided me through the workers compensation maze to a very happy ending.
Posted by AJ | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Amazing attorney!! Eric is very knowledgeable and he is a real fighter.
So I'm an injured single father of 2 and a union worker. I was working for a huge billion dollar company when I was injured and once I received my MRI results I knew my life was going to change forever. I injured my back while I was working I herniated discs in my lower back and knowing that I had a ...
Posted by Aimee | April 15, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Results, Integrity and Dedication to Clients
Eric and I have been adversaries in the workers compensation arena for over 15 years. As a defense attorney, I encounter numerous applicant's attorneys. I can say with conviction, Eric and the attorneys at Bender & Gritz are the some of the best. Eric is smart, and always familiar with the latest dev...
"Eric is probably one of the most well respected workers' compensation attorneys in San Diego. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows every nook and cranny of work comp. He is an honest advocate for his client. He fights for his client's by more than just being an aggressive attorney. Most importantly you can really tell he cares about his client's."
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2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine Top Lawyers
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Lawyer, Top Lawyers of Southern California
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Best Attorney, American Institute of Legal Counsel’s 10 Best Attorneys
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Best Lawyer, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
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Comp Laude President’s Honor Roll, WorkComp Central
2021 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Eric Gritz
2018 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - Present
Supreme Court of the State of California
Member
100% PTD using Ogilivie method to rebut LC 4660 strict PD rating
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Ethics in Workers' Compensation
2019
Social Security benefits
2014
Third Party credit rights in Workers' Compensation Claims
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