Whit D. Bertch

Whit D. Bertch

also known as Whitney Daniel Bertch

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Car accident Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

3333 Michelson Dr Ste 300, Irvine, CA

About Whit

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Location

The Bertch Firm

3333 Michelson Dr Ste 300, Irvine, CA, 92612

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Whit D. Bertch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 26 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Glenn | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney for a Happy Ending.

I have to say that Whit Bertch did an excellent job representing me and I felt very comfortable that Whit was in my corner when I needed him and it was through his ability as a very skilled attorney that we arrived with a reasonable settlement. Would I recommend Whit to other people ? Absolutely YES... !! On top of every thing else he is a good man and a man of his word.

Posted by Christine | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

Highly recommend!

I was sideswiped by a semi truck in July 2022. I hired Whit to represent me in my case. He was able to immediately after the accident recommend the best care plan for my back and neck. Nothing was out of pocket for me. He followed me through my recovery and then negotiated a very favorable settlemen...t with the truck’s company. I would highly recommend Whit for any car accident or personal injury case!

Posted by Phoebe | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Thank you Mr.Bertch for taking care of me and our baby David. You answered all the questions we had on time .

Thank you so much for all you did for us during the most difficult time in our life when I had a bad car accident.You made sure that all the medical needs where taken care of especially with highly trained professionals because I was pregnant at this time and I needed a special care.You also removed ...the stress from us dealing with insurance and everything..No words can really express how grateful we are..I would highly recommend Mr.Bertch anytime..He is the best and he knows exactly what he is doing.

Posted by William | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hands down, best lawyer to represent you

This guy will fight to get you what you deserve for your case and more. It was a pleasure working with him. He always answered phone calls and emails. Every worry I had, he was there to calm me down and inform me of everything. He breaks everything down in a way you can understand. He is on your side... 100%. Never makes you feel like you are lying about your pains or worrys. He represented me for a vape explosion and was able to get me a settlement I never thought was possible to receive. My leg had 2 burns from the vape explosion that left me with scars that i would see for the rest of my life. I was scared of loud noises due to the vape explosion. My life changed and i developed anxiety. With the help of Whit Bertch I was able to move forward in my life and continue healing. This was back in 2018 and I feel like I owe it to this guy and his team because now I feel like ive learned to live with the scars and the anxiety from loud noises doesnt affect me anymore. Im glad i got to work with him and if you get the chance to work with him. you will be in good hands. I promise you! I got 10x more money than I expected.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fantastic experience

Mr. Bertch represented me after I was in a bad car accident and suffered injuries to my neck and back. Mr. Bertch's expertise and services were invaluable throughout the process of dealing with the defendant, his insurance company and my own insurance company. Without Mr. Bertch I cannot imagine havi...ng gone through this long process on my own or received the compensation I ended up obtaining due to the gross negligence of the defendant in my accident. I cannot thank Mr. Bertch enough for his assistance throughout this endeavor; his professionalism, constant follow-up and attention to even the smallest details were some of the best I have ever experienced. Thank you Mr. Bertch, you are a credit to your profession and I wish you well in your undoubtedly bright future as an attorney.

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Whit D. Bertch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Watkins

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

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"Whit is not only an outstanding advocate for his clients, but he is just a great all-around guy. Any client would be lucky to have Whit represent them."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Principal, The Bertch Firm

2018 - 2021

Trial Attorney, Bentley & More LLP

2014 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Ted B. Wacker

Associations

2019 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Officer

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court

Member

2014 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2016 - 2019

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Plaintiff v. Defendant

Confidential policy limits settlement

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Education

2014

Chapman University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2011

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2011

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

OCTLA Roundtable Discussion: Effective use of CCP 998 Offers

Code of Civil Procedure 998

Publications

2017

Gavel Magazine Winning Strategies for Any Dog Attack Case

Languages

English

Mandarin

Activity

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