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Robert Edward Blythe
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Born Los Angeles, California, July 19, 1948; admitted to bar, 1981, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California.
Education: University of Southern California;
California State University of Northridge (B.A., 1976); Southwestern University (J.D., 1980).
Emergency Trauma Technician, UCLA School of Medicine Emergency Department, 1973-1979; Santa Monica Hospital Emergency Department, 1973-1977.
Past personal counsel for the following:
Director of Emergency Medicine, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Emergency Medicine Program; Director of Emergency Medical Care, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Fire Department Paramedic Program; Director of Pharmacology, Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Past medical/legal consultant for the following: Directors of Emergency Medicine, Santa Monica Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine; UCLA Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine; Torrance Memorial Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine.
Resident/Managing Partner, Palm Desert Office.
Mr. Blythe has the distinction of handling well over 1,500 personal injury matters to successful conclusion. He has the distinction of achieving a number of six and seven figure settlements for his clients.
Member: Desert, Los Angeles County, Northern California and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Consumers Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (formerly LATLA); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Consumers Attorneys of California (formerly CTLA); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Recognized experience in the field of General Personal Injury and Products Liability Law. Recognized experience in the field of Medical Malpractice law, recognized experience in the field of Elder Law Practice with the emphasis on Nursing Home Abuse cases.
U.S. Air Force, Honorably Discharged 1968.
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice Law; Products Liability Law; Personal Injury Law, Elder Law.
Robert Blythe brings to the firm a unique past that has proven to be very significant in our personal injury practice. He is able to bring insight to the damage areas of our clients claims by implementing his knowledge base of medicine and injuries. These areas are often times not understood by other personal injury practitioners.
Following his honorable discharge for the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, Mr. Blythe made the decision to further his education and pursue a course of pre-medical studies. His focus was to ultimately practice medicine as an emergency medicine physician.
After working as both UCLA's School of Medicine Emergency Department and The Santa Monica Hospital Emergency Department in emergency medical trauma, he had an epiphany.
His goal was centered on treating the critically injured. This passion developed during the time he had spent in the service during the Vietnam Conflict seeing so many wounded and maimed from this war.
Robert spent all of his pre-medical years working in emergency departments as an emergency trauma technician and for several years thereafter completing his studies.
"After many years of working with trauma patients I felt empty. We were saving lives and helping those critically injured but, something was missing. I couldn't put my finger on it until one day a very close friend of mine was admitted into the emergency room at UCLA with severe multiple trauma following an automobile accident. He happened to be a very skilled physician and had known no other life than practicing surgery. We used to joke that he had 'hands of gold'. When all was said and done, he was rendered quadriplegic after this incident and resigned to life in a wheel chair with no use of his arms or legs. I recall many conversations about "life experiences" but, all he ever knew was school, more school and work. He never had traveled, or experienced any of those quality areas of life the rest of us take for granted."
"The inevitable occurred and within hours of his discharge from the hospital he took his life. If only I could have done something more for him... It hit me like a ton of bricks. Even though he could no longer practice medicine as he was accustomed, if I could have supported him monetarily as I tried to do emotionally; given him an opportunity to explore other facets of life that he could not experience due to the economic realities, he may well have had a different outcome. All he could focus upon was his life insurance policy and it's ability to provide for his family."
"It became evident that a competent emergency staff could save one's life and cosmetically patch up the wounds but, who would help with the monetary pressures if a patient was unable to work for a lengthy period or gain satisfactory employment thereafter. I needed to start where the doctors left off and use my skills to provide economically for those who faced the sequelia of a tragic accident."
"I enrolled in law school in 1977. Now my goal was to help those resigned to life in a wheelchair; those missing limbs; those blind or without hearing; and those disfigured by catastrophic accident. I would ensure they would be equipped to deal with the economic pressures that befell my friend."
For Mr. Blythe this was indeed a wise decision. The medical expertise he has brought to the law firm, coupled with his legal abilities has enabled him to transform the lives of many injured clients and their families.
A critical area when engaged in the practice of personal injury law is understanding the injury and understanding the residual impact it will have over the course of the clients life.
Many lawyers will hire a physician to explain an injury to them. Truly understanding the medicine is often an unattainable goal for attorneys. Not only understand the medicine but, having seen the injury and treatment 'up close and personal' takes the personal injury attorney to a new plateau.
Having the ability to effectively cross-examine an insurance company’s doctor, all the while clearly understanding the medicine as well as the injury, and its anticipated impact on a client/patients life is a rare skill set indeed. Effectively, providing a jury with this complex information in a fashion they can digest is concomitantly unique.
These are the skills that separate the average personal injury practitioner from the learned, skilled trial lawyer.
Mr. Blythe has cross examined literally thousands of expert medical witnesses over his 30 years of practice. He has used his unique powers of presentation of an injury to resolve a large number of cases in the six and seven figure range for his clients. He has the distinction of obtaining some of the largest settlements prior and during trial in California for particular cases he has handled.
Experience Dictates Successful Results. See why other lawyers refer their Injury cases to us.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
14%
46 years | 40 cases
Brain Injury
14%
46 years | 40 cases
Car Accident
14%
46 years | 5,000 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
14%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in California for 44 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Blythe, Walker & Associates, A professional Law Corporation
(833) 498-1091
Mobile
72-960 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
blythewalkerlaw.comBlythe Walker and Associates
(833) 498-1091
Mobile
17542 E. 17th Street, Ste. 470,, Tustin, CA, 92780
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Posted by Daniel | August 12, 2014
excellent firm
I cannot recommend nordstrom steele nicolette & blythe enough. I was nervous to have to hire a lawyer after my car accident, but after meeting with mr blythe I felt very reassured. The firm was extremely helpful and informative and kept me informed throughout the whole legal process.
Posted by Diane | August 12, 2014
Great firm
While initially skeptical of personal injury lawyers (and lawyers in general!), I found myself in need of one after my car accident. After some research, I choose Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette, and Blythe, and couldn't have made a better choice. Extremely knowledgable, helpful, and professional - they...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2014
Very satisfied
When my family and I were injured in an accident, we turned to Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe to help us. My husband had injuries that forced him to take time off work, and my medical bills began to add up. The lawyers at this firm immediately took action. They were always in constant contac...
Posted by Jon | August 12, 2014
Fantastic Law Firm
I was referred to the attorneys at Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe by a friend who had a wonderful experience with them. Being the type to do my research, I found that their group of lawyers are extremely experienced (many of them with 30+ years in the field, individually!), have an outstandi...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2014
Excellent attorney
I was in an auto accident and badly injured. Once I had enough time to process what had happened, I knew that I needed help. The insurance company was calling, my car needed repair and I physically needed to follow up with a doctor. I didn't know where to turn until a friend mentioned Nordstrom, Stee...
Robert Edward Blythe's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with many lawyers in the personal injury arena over my long career. Mr. Blythe's vast knowledge of the law has been demonstrated by the wonderful results he obtains for his clients. He is compassionate and those who seek his council immediately know he genuinely cares about them. His staff is educated, experienced and committed to ensure the best possible outcome for their clients. With strong ethics, truly, Robert Blythe is a remarkable attorney and outstanding person."
"Bob is a fantastic lawyer. His 34 years of practice combined with his medical knowledge allows him to achieve remarkable results for our client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blythe is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse attorney Robert Blythe. A respected member within the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Gary Basham
Employment and labor lawyer
Philip Israels
Criminal defense lawyer
Paul Molinaro
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
1997
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1982
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1981
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Managing Partner, Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette & Blythe
1981 - Present
Managing Partner, Blythe, Walker and Associates APLC
1900 - Present
Member, Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe
1986 - 1997
Attorney, Nordstrom, Steele, Blythe & Jefferson
1981 - 1986
Attorney, Law Offices of Arthur Sherman
1973 - 1980
Emergency Trauma, UCLA Medical Center
Associations
2015 - Present
National Academy Of Personal Injury AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1986 - Present
Northern California Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1981 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1981 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1981 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Silva v. Swanmill Windfarms
Settled at Mediation 7 Figure
LaBarre v Zodiac Air
Settled during Mediation 7 figure
Sanderson v Fitzhenry
Settled before Trial 7 figure
Wasko v. Regency Homes
Settled at Mediation 7 Figure
Cameron v Behr
Settled before Trial 7 figure
Kuhn v Kuhn
Settle before Trial 7 figure
Pellitier vs. Santa Ana Tustin Community Hospital
Settled before trial High 6 figure
Pearson v. Tahoe Marina
Settled before Trial 6 figure
Zlendick v. Cheverolet of Lake Tahoe
Verdict for Plaintiff high 6 figure
Luckel v. Trucking Co
Settled before trial High 6 figure
Perea v. Montebello Hosp.
Settled at Trial Mid 6 Figure
Hollander v Werthiemer
Settled during Trial 7 figure
Matson v. V.A.
Settled High 6 figure
Morgan v Cessna Aircraft Corp.
high 6 figure Settlement before Trial
Collins v. Barton
Settled during Trial 7 figure
Deboe v. LB Memorial
Settled 7 figure
Davis. v. Long Beach Health
high 6 figure Settlement before Trial
Solinsky v. V.A.
Settled 7 Figure
Education
1980
Southwestern University
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
California State University of Northridge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1969
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers