Paul Joseph Ultimo

Paul Joseph Ultimo

also known as Paul J. Ultimo, Paul Ultimo

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Probate, Medical Malpractice, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Paul J. Ultimo, Attorney at Law, 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 35%

Mr. Ultimo works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. Mr. Ultimo handles cases such as construction accidents, car accidents, botched surgery, and industrial accidents. Mr. Ultimo knows how the insurance claim process works, what evidence to gather for trial, and how to calculate and present a claim for damages.

28 years

35%
Probate 35%

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; Mr. Ultimo will advise you how to perform the steps in the process. In general, once you have identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including their money, property, and other assets, you pay the person's debts and taxes. Once all debts have been paid, you distribute their money and property according to the language of the will. If there is no will, the laws of the state will control distribution.

20 years

35%
Medical Malpractice 20%

Surgery gone wrong? Patients have a right to expect that diagnostic and medical procedures will be properly performed. Mr. Ultimo can represent you or a loved one if they are injured by a healthcare provider's negligent care and treatment.

20 years

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

If you owe more money than you can afford to repay over time, you may benefit from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are usually relieved of financial obligations and given a fresh financial start.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Ultimo Law Firm, P.C.

Paul J. Ultimo, Attorney at Law, 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA, 92618-3047

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Paul Joseph Ultimo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anita | August 12, 2008

History with Paul

Paul has handled a number of legal matters for my husband and I and we would confidently refer him to our family and friends. He operates with integrity and openness. Paul possesses a work ethinc that speaks volumes about how much he cares about the "right" outcome in any situation.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2008

I am a Power Plant Employee and Father of 3

I first met Paul about 6 years ago when I was trying to get my dughter back from her grandparents in Texas. The process for me took about 3 years total but Paul was only involved over the final year. Before Paul I went through an attorney who wasted about 18 months of my time and probably $20 k. ...Paul got the job done in a fraction of that cost and time and he had to do a lot of research on Texas laws to accomplish this (my previous lawyer did none of that). I am convinced that had Paul been my attorney from the start the seperation from my daughter would have been a year at the most. Since then I have recommended Paul to several friends and family members and will continue to do so. I have also used him for advice on different matters such as lawsuits and labor issues. Paul is also very fair when it comes to costs and will pull no punches when discussing these matters. If something is going to take time and/or money he will be very up front with you but will work with you too. If he feels you have no chance to win he will not take your money or give you false hope. He is very up front. Paul does not like to lose, but this doesn't mean he won't take on a hard case. He is a bulldog and if you decide to retain him for any matter he will go to the mat for you and relentlessly do what it takes for you to walk away happy. I give Paul an overall excellent rating. I gave him a "good" rating on resposive but he was probably better than good. Surely the fact that he can handle just about any type of matter and he keeps pretty busy made his respose time a little longer than I wanted. With that said, he probably had 20 things going on at once while I was concerned only about my one item. In a nutshell, I wouldn't hesitate and in fact have hired Paul again for any of my legal needs. He has proven to me to be very competent but just as important in this field he is trust worthy. If you have a need for legal representation Paul Ultimo is the person you want to hire.

Posted by Leslie | July 28, 2008

Regional Controller

Paul was very understanding and compassionate throughout my entire divorce proceedings. He always had my best interest in mind and fought diligently for me and my children. Paul was constantly trying to make my out of pocket expenses as minimal as possible and was very fair to me regarding those ex...penses. Paul had great knowledge of applicable case law regarding my situation and was able to obtain the most fair settlement that we could hope for. I have recommended his services to my friends and family already before this service became available. Paul was very professional in his dealings with all parties and when it came time to be tough in the courtroom, he was still extremely diplomatic and respectful which I believe helped me in receiving the best results possible. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Ultimo.

Posted by Yolanda | July 28, 2008

Ms. Parker

I highly recommend Paul Ultimo to anyone in need of representation. His attention to detail and research of the facts of my case were outstanding. He stood by me regardless of the actions of the prosecution, and disproved all their allegations in a jury trial. Without his representation I would have ...been falsly sentenced to time in state prison. I owe my freedom to the hard work and dedication Paul showed in my time of need. When I was scared and unsure of the situation Paul reassured me he had collected the evidence necessary to prove my innocence, and he did. He worked hard for me, and I know he works hard for every client. He is dedicated to those he serves, and is an excellent Attorney.

Posted by Leo | July 26, 2008

Unique Professional

Paul is accurate, achievement-oriented, active, professional and trustworthy.

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Paul Joseph Ultimo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Serbin

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding litigator. I have had the pleasure of observing substantial parts of three of his trials. He is astute at questioning witnesses, and he has mastered trial procedure. His exhibit books and his organization are truly impressive--if a witness contradicts his deposition, Mr. Ulitimo will always catch him on it. Not surprsingly, he won all three cases I observed. You will be in excellent hands with him as your attorney."

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Andrew Sitzer

Litigation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Ultimo is a top litigation attorney. I have had the pleasure of co-counseling with Paul, and have witnessed the excellent results that he achieves. I highly recommend Paul Ultimo."

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Michael Shaff

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. We worked together on a complex case. He ably handled the family law aspects."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1998

updated on 07/30/2013

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Paul’s comment:

“Not related to the practice of law.”

Honors

1995

American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law, Western State University Law School - AmJur BanCroft Whitney

1995

American Jurisprudence Award in Uniform Commercial Code, Western State University Law School - AmJur Bancroft Whitney

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Trial Lawyer, Ultimo Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

2007 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2004 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1996 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential v. Confidential (Medical Battery)

$150,000 - Settlement

Boughamer v. Diamond Construction (Workplace Injury)

Settlement/Verdict $1,600,000.00

Morelli v. Graham Union 76 (Car Accident)

Settlement/Verdict $1,000,000.00

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Education

1995

Western State University College of Law

Doctorate in Jurisprudence

1992

National University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2001

White Collar Crime & Government Corruption

Mortgage Loan Fraud Prosecution & Defense Stretegies

Languages

English

Activity

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