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Ronald Brent Laba

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 41 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vista, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

217 Civic Center Dr Ste 7, Vista, CA

About Ronald

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Personal injury including car accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, malpractice, pharmaceutical product liability and medical device product liability.

41 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Ofc Ronald B Laba APC

217 Civic Center Dr Ste 7, Vista, CA, 92084

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Ronald Brent Laba's Reviews

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Posted by Michael Bodey | December 13, 2016

A credit to his profession!

Mr. Laba not only has chosen a profession that deals with conflict, he works within a system that resolves conflicts and finds "truth," through an adversarial process. In such a process, effectiveness as a human being requires grounding in civility, respectful communication, comfort in relationship, ...industry competency, and emotional intelligence. Effectiveness in any profession Mr. Laba is enhanced by one's own professional development and maturity, integrity, competence and the capacity to understand and collaborate with others. I have had an opportunity to get to know Mr. Laba and find that he would be an asset to any organization, entity or cause. I really enjoyed getting to know Ron, and he was great to work with, I would highly recommend him to my friends, and family.

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Ronald Brent Laba's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Richards

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ron is an excellent trial attorney. He is caring, compassionate and really gets to know his clients, so that he can share their story and connect with the jury. This is a rare and extremely valuable trait to have in your lawyer when you've been injured and put through the ringer by the insurance adjusters. Juries want to know that they can help you, and that they can make a difference in your life. Ron has the ability to empower them through telling his client's story in a meaningful and impactful way. The result is phenomenal."

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William Bly

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Other

"Ron is an old time lawyer. He gets to know his clients so that he can serve them better. He cares about his clients and as such, he fights for their rights with a bull doggedness rarely found in today's attorneys. Most importantly, Ron has compassion for his clients, energy for the long fight ahead and a passion for what he does. As a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, he's learned and honed a skill set that less than 1% of 1% of all attorneys have when he learned from the very best... Gerry Spence and his talented staff of teachers. If you want the best chance to maximize your damages, call Ron. You won't just get a talented attorney, you'll find you have a caring and compassionate advocate who will be there for you, every step of the way."

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Kristian Beckett

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Laba is a thoughtful advocate with a keen intellect for personal injury and product liability claims. His knowledge of the law and how to work with the courts and opposing counsel is inspiring. Ronald is the first person I call when I am considering a product liability claim. I trust Ronald to give me the information and insights that will help me successfully see the case from the beginning to the end. A practitioner with over 30 years experience Ronald is deliberate in case selection and in client representation. You can rest assured that if you are working with Ronald he will listen to your concerns and will prepare a plan to get you the results that you deserve. Above all else Ronald cares about his clients and helping them get justice. Ronald's passion for justice is what drives him to be an exceptional advocate and that is only one small reason I endorse this attorney."

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D. Jordan

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ron is the lawyer that I call when I have a question about a dangerous drug or medical device. His knowledge is unmatched. Ron actively listens to his clients so that he can understand their injuries and present their case. If you have been injured as the result of a dangerous drug or medical device, Ron is the lawyer you need to call."

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Nicholas Gurney

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"Ron is a terrific trial lawyer with near encyclopedic knowledge. Ron's true gift is his compassion for clients and their families. That is why I endorse Ron without hesitation."

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Ashley Richards

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Michael Bodey

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William Mayoff

Personal injury lawyer

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Kristian Beckett

Personal injury lawyer

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D. Jordan

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William Bly

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Tier in Personal Injury Law - California, Legal 2015 Awards - Corporate Livewire

2013

Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media

2002

Best Attorneys in San Diego, Best Of, Inc.

1984

Dean's Honor List, Pepperdine University School of Law

1984

United States National Dean's Honor Roll, United States National Deans List

1983

Western Regional Finalist, Rhodes Scholarship Trust

1983

Dean's Honor List, Peperdine University School of Law

1982

Dean's Honor List, Pepperdine University School of Law

1981

Honors, Univeristy of Manitoba

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Ronald B. Laba, A Professional Corporation

1988 - 1991

Attorney, Kirby & Laba, Attorneys at Law

1985 - 1988

Attorney, Law Offices of Hiram W. Kwan, A Professional Law Corporation

1984 - 1985

Legal Intern, California Department of Justice - Tax and Business Division

Associations

2000 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

member

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1984 - 1986

Microsense Magazine

West Coast Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Garzia vs. Galindo

$20,000.00 paid settlement (policy limits)

Davis vs. USAA

$79, 800.00 paid settlement

Alfano vs Ethicon

$300,000 paid by the manufacturer in out of court settlement

Xenius vs. AMS

$325,000.00 paid by manufacturer in out of court settlement

Haley vs. Farmers

$75,000.00 paid settlement

Kelley vs. Carlos

$50,000.00 paid settlement (policy limits)

Cirillo vs, Ethicon

$300,000.00 paid settlement

Krizan vs. Smith

$30,000.00 paid settlment

Benert vs. AMS

$90,000.00 settlement

Viny vs. AMS

$115,000 settlement

Andersen, et al vs. SJ, Inc.

$2,404,997.00 Aggregate Settlement

McDermot vs. AMS

$90,000.00 settlement

Hubert vs. SJ, Inc.

$117,800.00 settlement

Quayle vs. Bar Medical, Inc.

$122,000 settlement

Carter vs. Stryker Corporation

$300,000.00 paid settlement

McDaniel vs. Johnson and Johnson

$150,000.00 paid settlement

Yeats vs. Bayer

$375,000.00 paid settlement

Nelson vs. Bayer Corporation

$475,000.00 paid settlment

Jeb vs. Bayer

$290,000.00 paid settlement

Mahara vs. Bayer, Inc.

$300,000.00 paid settlement

Rolf vs. Bayer

$295,000.00 paid settlement

Doe vs. Bayer Corp

$250,000 paid settlement

Conright vs. Bayer

$270,000.00 paid settlement

Beverly vs. Fleet

$750,000.00 settlement paid

Gregory vs. Fleet

$1,897.500 settlement

Louthen vs. C.B. Fleet Company

1,383,750.00 paid settlement

Schap vs. C.B. Fleet Company

$1,936,000.00 paid settlement

Hazzard vs. Cox Comm.

$460,000

Goodman vs. K-Mart Corporation

$500,000 jury verdict

doe vs Merck

$200,000.00 paid settlment

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Education

1984

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Manitoba

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Childhood autism parental forum (s)

The role of heavy metals/mercury/Thimerosl and vaccines in childhood autism and upcoming litigation

Publications

1984

Canadian Bar Association Journal Computer Printouts as Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Languages

English

Spanish

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