Joel William Baruch

Joel William Baruch

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

9900 Research Drive, Irvine, CA

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

Mr. Baruch is experienced in representing and advising business clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in employment related matters as well as general business matters.

34 years

60%
Personal Injury 40%

Our firm has extensive experience representing individuals who have been injured or harmed, such as injuries from automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, workplace violence, slips and falls, and physical/sexual assault, product liability, and all other accidents. We assure that our clients receive the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and other damages. In fact, we have helped many of our clients obtain verdicts or settlements in excess of $1,000,000.

34 years

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Law Offices of Joel W. Baruch, PC

9900 Research Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Joel William Baruch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kimberly | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you Joel!!

Joel is a very professional, knowledgeable, personable and ethical attorney! He helped me navigate a very convoluted case. He was patient, detailed-oriented and took the time to explain legal terms and complicated situations, even making himself available to talk at length on weekends. I felt in g...ood hands the whole time during our several year case which came to a successful close!! Thank you Joel and everyone else in the office! You all were great!! Gratefully, Kimberly

Posted by Robert | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Superman

Joel is the best attorney I have had contact with in 46 years of dealing with them on a regular basis. His memory and way of presenting evidence makes the opposing attorneys look like a bunch of morons. I have recommended Joel to others and intend to continue doing so in the future. In addition, h...is manner is such that you feel like you are friends with him and that he has a personal interest in your case beyond money.

Posted by Jack | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Sharpest Attorney

Following a wrongful termination, I reached out to Mr. Baruch who had a reputation and track record of success in employment law. During my initial consultation it readily became apparent that he knew the law and had vast experience to draw from when assessing the merits of my case. Mr. Baruch laid o...ut and explained a proposed strategy on how my case would proceed, the timeline, and any potential costs. After the initial consultation meeting I felt confident in my understanding of the merits of the case and what to expect as we proceeded through the judicial system. Over the course of depositions, court briefs, an appeal, and the later trial I learned the true extent of Mr. Baruch's talents. His knowledge of the relevant law was immense, his verbal skills in presenting facts and arguments were superior, his recall of even the smallest details is remarkable, and his tenacity is reassuring as it becomes evident that your attorney is truly fighting on your behalf. I could not have been anymore satisfied with Mr. Baruch. He is a true professional. While I have met and worked with many attorneys over the years under many different circumstances, I can say Mr. Baruch is the sharpest attorney I have ever have the privilege to meet and I was happy to be one of those litigants lucky enough to call him my attorney.

Posted by JB | December 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledge & Experience

Joel is a very knowledgeable and highly experienced attorney who has maintained the passion and drive necessary to give his all for his clients. Our case is still in progress and has not been without its obstacles and challenges. Mr. Baruch has conquered each with confidence, expertise, and sheer w...ill. Our adversary is a large well staffed firm, but Joel has ultimately prevailed over Goliath at every turn thus far. I believe that we will continue to do so and that the representation provided by Mr. Baruch will be key to our victory.

Posted by Brian | November 16, 2014 | Litigation

Known professionally for over 30 years, never expected to be a client...

I have known Joel since he was a Public Defender, and have observed him in trials and hearings over most of my career in Law Enforcement and the Court System. I am glad to have the opportunity to recommend him, and do so willingly and gratefully - Joel is the person I turned to when I needed assista...nce, legal advice and representation. I never expected to find myself in a position where I needed to file a lawsuit, or to even contemplate the process or the potential outcome. Although the outcome of my case is still pending, I have confidence that Joel has done everything that is necessary to help me reach a successful conclusion. He has done so professionally, competently, and with care and concern for me and each of the other plaintiffs in our case.

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Joel William Baruch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Jackson

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel without any reservations at all. Joel is an outstanding attorney in his field, and I would certainly recommend Joel to anyone needing his services."

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Corey Hall

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is rare that I meet an attorney that I would want to represent me; Joel Baruch is, without doubt, the first attorney I would come to if I needed legal representation. Joel not only has over a quarter century of experience and expertise, he is passionate, methodical, and an extremely hard-working attorney. Joel truly believes in his clients, and will fight to get the best results for them. He is an asset to our profession."

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Amy Mousavi

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the honor and privilege of knowing and working with Joel W. Baruch, Esq., for the past 10 years. Mr. Baruch’s knowledge of law, his skills and expertise are well known to the legal community and I have had the opportunity to observe Mr. Baruch in negotiations, depositions and trials, and I continue to be impressed by Mr. Baruch every time I work with him. Mr. Baruch is very diligent, sincere, and cares deeply about his clients. I endorse Mr. Baruch."

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Ashkan Yekrangi

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Baruch is passionate about what he does. He cares about his clients and the outcome of his cases and never hesitates to take on what appear to be formidable adversaries. Unlike many attorneys, he is not afraid to go to trial. I endorse and highly recommend Joel Baruch."

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Paul Molinaro

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kristine Karila

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel Baruch is an excellent trial attorney - one of the best! He is very knowledgeable, ethical and a great guy. Juries find Joel very convincing and likeable."

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Alan Jackson

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Larry Bakman

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Kristine Karila

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Orange County Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1972

Summa Cum Laude, University of California

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner/President, Law Office of Joel W. Baruch, P.C.

1986 - 1992

Partner, Earley & Baruch

1979 - 1986

Public Defender, State Of California Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Consumer Attorneys of California

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Harbor Bar Association

Former President

Sample of Legal Cases

Appellate Court in Jaramillo v. County of Orange (2011) 200 Cal.App.4th 811.

On appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment. The Court found that the waivers that Jaramillo had signed in 1998 and 2000 did not effectively waive his rights under the POBRA.

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Education

1976

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

UC Irvine Campus

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Languages

English

Spanish

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