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Biography
Ridgeway Law represents insurers and their insured, private industry, and people from all walks of life in a wide variety of legal matters, including personal injury, real property, toxic torts, product liability and breach of contract. Our rates are reasonable and negotiable depending on the complexity of the case. Clients are kept informed by real licensed attorneys, not "case managers" or paralegals. Our attorneys have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for our plaintiff clients, and have protected numerous defense clients from financial ruin. We are experienced and seasoned trial attorneys who can protect your rights from even the most aggressive and well-funded adversary.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
75%
16 years
Land Use and Zoning
25%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-250 per hour
Contingency
20%-35%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Ridgeway Law
380 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 376, Vista, CA, 92081
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Christopher M Ridgeway's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by Karen | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
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My loan had fell through. I was in distress. On the other end I was getting upset calls from the sellers agent and escrow threatened to take my deposit money away. Chris reassured me I had nothing to fear. He handled all the phone calls and threats on my behalf. He was able to recover my full deposit...
Christopher M Ridgeway's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have know Christopher Ridgeway for many years. He is ethical, smart and hardworking."
Scott White
Personal injury lawyer
Lisa Gary
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2022
updated on 02/03/2023This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Ridgeway Law, PLC
2014 - 2015
Senior Associate, Sullivan, Ballog & Williams
2012 - 2014
Associate, Daley & Heft, LLP
2010 - 2010
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc.
2010 - 2012
Associate, Macaluso & Associates, APC
2008 - 2009
Clerk, Orange County Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2008
Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
PSW v. SDG&E
Private Settlement
Sheahan, et. al. v. Sierra Pacific Power Company
Private Settlement
Pixley et. al. v. Tavallodi, et. al.
Plaintiff's Verdict- $1,870,100
Cory Lidle v. Cirrus Design Corp.
Defense Verdict
Education
2009
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California - Irvine
Speaking Engagements
2012
Lori Pixley v. Sam Tavallodi Trial Review
Trial Practice, Use of Force, Civil Rights, Private Security
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is CA statute of limitations for dental malpractice for tooth extraction where root was left in bone 10+ years ago?
22 Jan 2016
Q&A
Sued by farmers insurance
17 Jan 2016
Q&A
Car accident injury claim denied, adjusters say 50/50 liability; mechanism of injury, is this right?
16 Jan 2016