Mark V. Caruana

Mark V. Caruana

4.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

2928 jefferson st 2b, Carlsbad, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Law Offices of Mark V. Caruana

2928 jefferson st 2b, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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Mark V. Caruana's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

COLD VIBES

Agreed with the last one star rating. Started off talking about politics when nobody brought it up. Very bossy and Gruff. Not a smile or laugh. Made comments about my attire as to be judging me and putting me down. I'm disabled and it took every ounce of energy to get to his office. Sorry if I didn't... have a suit and tie on. He could of told me over the phone he didn't want my case but seemed to want to see me in person to tell me no. Just a very cold feeling from him. Not someone you want when you are truly hurt by others. Grumpy. Time to retire buddy. You can't take your $ with you.

Posted by Danna | February 8, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Awesome lawyer

Mark is a tough but very caring lawyer. He helped me with a difficult issue. I was very pleased with my result. Mark is fun and connected to the culture and the pulse of the current climate. A fun but serious attorney. He will do his best with your case!

Posted by Pamela | May 13, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Do your homework! READ "OLD" reviews "NO" new ones!

I found Mark quite inappropriate business wise, met him to go over possibly taking my case, he seemed quite scattered, but I figured he was out of his office setting so tried to continue with my issue. It was different, but ok until he walked me out, started talking politics & abortion, and quite... strongly, told me if I voted for Trump, he would pray for me. I didn't say a thing about voting for Trump or politics or abortion! WEIRD for an attorney to go there when it had nothing to do with my potential case, it made me quite uncomfortable, like if I didn't agree with him, he wouldn't take me on. Continued to tell me he was a single father and his wife cheated on him twice. Ok?!?!? I'm in a very scary and tenuous situation in my home, due to conditions out of my control, as well as health issues. He tied me up for 2 weeks (I spent putting info together as he asked) then when I asked a simple "yes or no" question he said we weren't a match, no explanation or even a phone call (via text). I am old school and find that a bit cowardly, not to mention unprofessional! Back to square 1! Thanks for wasting my time! Probably for the best, I should have done my homework first, need a high-powered elder abuse firm, blessed I found them shortly after his "not a match text". I waited a day and a half, plus 2 texts from me for that! He may very well be a good litigator, I don't know, but as far as the humanity side with a new client and appropriate conversation, no thanks! I feel confident the 5 stars were slam dunk cases with lots of bucks. That is why they are called ambulance chasers, this was not my case, is it an elder abuse resulting in PI. I also asked him if he would write a letter if I paid him his hourly fee if he didn't take the case and he said he never charges for a letter but didn't even address that in his text. I'm all about integrity and keeping your word. Maybe time to retire Mark!

Posted by Monique | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible Attorney!

I was referred to Mr. Caruana after my attorney passed away unexpectedly in 2015. He took over my case and explained how things would happen in detail regarding a car accident leading up to a surgey. I hired him again in 2016 when I was involved in yet another car accident. He was extremely professi...onal before the surgery I ended up having and checked on me during the whole process afterward. No-nonsense, straightforward kind of attorney that you DEFINITELY want on your side!

Posted by Rachel | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So Thankful!

I was referred to Mark after I was in a serious auto accident. He is respectful, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond to help throughout the entire process. I am so thankful that I found him! I would refer friends and families members to him if his services are ever needed.

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Personal injury lawyer | Sep 23

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Owner, Mark Caruana Attorney at Law

Associations

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

North County Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

Univ of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Univ of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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