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Biography
Atticus Wegman was born and raised in New Hampton, Iowa. Mr. Wegman attended Fresno State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, graduating magna cum laude. In college, Mr. Wegman was awarded a scholarship to act as a representative of the California State University system. In an effort to remind our elected officials of the importance of education, he spoke directly with several state legislators regarding the rising tuition costs and the effects that such costs will have on low-income families.
Mr. Wegman is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Trial Lawyer’s Association, Consumer Attorney’s of California, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court, and serves as a Local Board Member for the Selective Service. Mr. Wegman was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in 2012. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in California are named to this list. In addition, Mr. Wegman has written articles that have been published by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, CAOC Forum, OCTLA Gavel, and Riverside Lawyer.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
10%
13 years
Brain Injury
10%
13 years
Car Accident
10%
13 years
Litigation
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Debbie H. | September 11, 2013 | Car Accidents
Thank you so much!
Atticus was a huge help dealing with my auto accident case. Thank you for caring not just about the case but about me as a person.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - 2010
Extern, United States Bankrkuptcy Court
2009 - 2009
Extern, Orange County Superior Court
Associations
2011 - Present
Warren J. Ferguson American Inn of CourtTeam Leader
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Selective ServiceLocal Board Member
2010 - Present
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County chapter)Editorial Coordinator
2010 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California
Sample of Legal Cases
Bike v. Auto
Settlement $5,815,000
Education
2010
Chapman Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
California St Univ Fresno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
New Admit Reception
Why should I attend law school?
Publications
2014
Orange County Lawyer
Efforts to Curb Cyberbullying Move Off Campus
2012
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Hit-and-run: The case of phantom vehicles
2012
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Advocate
California budget cuts cripple the courts
2012
The Gavel (OCTLA)
Properly Pleading Government Tort Cases
2012
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Should a Sputtering Economy Effect How You Value Automobile Insurance?
2011
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Navigating the Death of a Party
2011
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine
When Is the Cable Guy Off the Clock? The ins and outs of the “going and coming” rule
2009
The Gavel (OCTLA)
Faceoff: Federal Rules of Evidence v. California Evidence Code
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If an adult child on my auto insurance policy is found liable and sued, are my assets at risk?
30 Apr 2013
Q&A
I want to sue my child's school district in California.
20 Apr 2013
Q&A
Attorneys fees for the Personal Injury Claim of a minor. Minor's Comp Hearing. Will 25% contingent fee be upheld as reasonable
16 Apr 2013