Bruce Carlton Bridgman

Bruce Carlton Bridgman

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 51 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Real Estate ... +2 more

17500 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 230, Irvine, CA

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

California Divorce Child Custody Support modification Separation, Annulment and any other family law matters.

41 years | 3,000 cases

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

Chapter 7 Filling chapter 13

36 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Immigration 15%

36 years | 3,000 cases

15%
Real Estate 15%

36 years | 1,200 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

DUI, Violent Crime, Domestic violence cases, Theft, Fraud.

46 years | 7,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman

17500 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 230, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Bruce Carlton Bridgman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Lisa | March 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

He is compassionate about his work my case was a priority and that was a good feeling

I hired Bruce Bridgman last year and I was so impressed. It was my first time with a case and he made it so easy and took all the stress out of the situation for me. He is kind and considerate of all the factors in my case, never overlooking any detail. I will definitely refer anyone to Bruce because... I know he will take care of them. He is always available he makes time for his clients and is so easy to work with.

Posted by Stephanie | June 13, 2011 | Insurance

extremly Pleased!

I am a Physician with a small specialty practice. A major Insurance company disputed some of my billings and refused to pay. I am not talking about nickles and dimes, this involved a significant amount of money. Every lawyer I spoke with wanted a ridiculous retainer to even look at the situation. Fi...nally a close friend suggested that I call Mr. Bridgman. Bridgman told me the case was a simple contract dispute and told me he would only need a small retainer and would just charge me for time spent. Then the unexpected happened. Mr.Bridgman sent the insurance ompany a scathing letter detailing why my billing was appropriate. He let them know that the next time they would hear from him would be when they received the lawsuit. I received full payment within a week. Mr.Bridgman charged me a total of $500 and told me that enough for his time. Results speak for themselves. Dr. M……..

Posted by Stephanie | February 13, 2011 | Slip and Fall Accident

Defending Personal INjury

Everybody told me when i fell at my market, that i wouldnt get anything. I went to a couple of lawyers and they wouldn't even take my case. I found Mr.Bridgman on Google and he immediately sued the market,HE also got me expert Medical Care and always took my calls and explained what was going on, I r...eceivd over $100,000 about 11/2 years later. Ive given Mr.Bridgman's card to lots of friends and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant Family Law Attorney

Mr. Bridgman represented me in a very complex divorce case and I am more than pleased with the outcome. He was able to settle every single one of my issues, and was able to fight for an even larger victory than I expected. He explained step by step everything he planned on doing, and made the pros an...d cons of each particular decision very clear before proceeding with all matters. For me, communication is key, and he made sure that I understood every move he was making. Aggressive in court but a very smooth and convincing talker, Mr. Bridgman is truly a professional at what he does. . He is a very charismatic man, and I immediately felt assurance in having him as my attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Bridgman for any of your family law issues. You can rest assured knowing that he is representing you. Your case will be his top priority and he will do everything in his power to help you.

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Bruce Carlton Bridgman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nema Daghbandan

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Briny Woods

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked on several projects with Bruce over the years. His knowledge of the law is unparalleled. I recommend Bruce to anyone looking for an attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Max Alavi

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Phillip Lemmons

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bruce was the opposing counsel in a divoce case. We were able to reach a marital settlement that pleased both parties and kept attorney fees down. He's a consummate professional."

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Robert Houssels

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Briny Woods

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Wilson at UCLA, Wilson Scholar

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman

1980 - 1991

General Partner, Law offices of Bridgman & Modkin

1976 - 1980

Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office

1973 - 1976

District Attorney, LA Distric Attorney office

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Board of Directors

West Oarange County bar Assosiation

President

Education

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

N/A

UC Berkeley and a Wilson Scholar at UCLA Law School

Publications

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Textbook Powers to Arrest

Languages

Spanish

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