$ 250-450 per hour
Roy Lee Comer
About Roy
Biography
Why I Do What I Do
I grew up thinking I was going to be a teacher. While at University of California, Irvine, I was encouraged by one of the Deans to take a course that was taught “just like law school, I think you’ll like it.” He was right! I knew at that point that I enjoyed the intellectual challenge of pursuing justice on behalf of real people with real problems.
Teaching is great, and I still enjoy working with eager students. But they move on, year after year. Clients, on the other hand, become like “family” for me. I stand in the gap for them, explain the options when things look horrible and the future is uncertain. I am the buffer between pain and justice. I am the one that can help make order out of chaos.
Over the years, I have represented all types of people and business of all sizes, with all kinds of problems, in various types of cases. Each case is different and presents its own challenge for the client and for the lawyer. I find enjoyment and satisfaction while working with clients to sort out the facts, apply the appropriate law, and seek the result that works fairness in that particular situation. I accept the trust given to me by my clients seriously and consider it a great privilege and high calling to serve within the justice system.
What Makes Me Uniquely Qualified to Represent You?
- Practice limited to civil litigation and personal injury
- Handled thousands of cases in past 38+ years
- Extensive trial experience
- AVVO Rating 10.0—Superb (AVVO is like “Yelp” for lawyers)
- Adjunct Professor of Law
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
49 years
Business
20%
49 years
Car Accident
20%
49 years
Personal Injury
20%
49 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-45%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Roy L. Comer, Attorney At Law
98 Discovery, Irvine, CA, 92618-3105
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Roy Lee Comer's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 44 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Don | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Effective Representation
Roy represented me in a case in which I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle. He was very diligent in his handling of the case and was always available to answer questions and explain details. I am very pleased with the result and would certainly recommend Roy to all of my friends.
Posted by Teresa | August 13, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great help with my uninsured motorist claim
Mr. Comer has set a brand new experience for me in my 6+ years dealing with attorneys! I felt confused and intimidated facing the decision whether to accept my uninsured motorist claim settlement. I am really grateful Mr. Comer took the time to talk and email me with all my questions and concerns. Wi...
Posted by David W. Klasing Esq. M.S.-Tax CPA | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
One Great P.I. and Civil Litigation Attorney
My name is David W. Klasing, I’m an attorney and a CPA and consider myself a scary judge of talent. Roy Comer is a very talented attorney and even more importantly he is ethical, honest, trustworthy and has adhered to the strictest confidentiality in an issue that I referred my own mother to him ove...
Posted by Susan | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal Injury
I was rear ended and had severe personal injuries. Roy was very diligent putting the case together and always talked or e-mailed me about the next steps we should take or do. It always was my decision what to do, but Roy always explained everything to me and outlined the pros and cons about the decis...
Posted by Chuck Commiskey | November 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Deposition
I had an unsure feeling as to what to expect especially having been in several depositions but never being the topic of the proceeding before Roy laid out his anticipated process and went through the steps by the numbers giving me a better insight. I was able to sucsefully navigate the questions pos...
Roy Lee Comer's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a colleague of Roy, I have watched his career for more than 30 Years. He is a valuable and generous mentor to many attorneys. I have the highest regard for Roy and his skills. If you want to learn more about Roy, check out this URL: http://www.ocbar.org/AllNews/tabid/65/smid/384/ArticleId/1931/Default.aspx"
"Attorney Comer's encyclopedic knowledge of the law, years of experience, and gifted litigation skills have made him a very valued colleague in the community. Any client is lucky to have him as Counsel. Trusted, respected, experienced."
"I endorse Roy Comer as an attorney who has asked Mr. Comer for his input on various litigation matters over the past couple of years. He is always knowledgeable and shares his experience and knowledge with colleagues freely. His knowledge of Civil Litigation matters and law is broad and advice well thought out. He is a source of education on the current/new case law to many of us attorneys."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Roy Comer for several years; we sit on the same board for the Orange County Bar Association. I can say without hesitation Roy is extremely knowledgeable in both substantive personal injury law and civil litigation, as well as a skilled negotiator. Roy also devotes substantial volunteer time to new lawyer education. I highly endorse Roy Comer for any legal assistance or counseling you may need."
"I fully endorse this attorney whom I invited to assist me with discovery issues in a contentious trust matter. Roy is intelligent and extremely knowledgeable of the discovery rules. He quickly familiarized himself with the relevant issues in our case, reviewed the discovery and responses thereto, and, with meetings and correspondence, obtained the discovery responses we wanted without the need for a motion to compel. My client and I were both very pleased with Roy's results."
"I recently attended an event where Mr. Comer was speaking regarding various components of civil procedure, specifically in relation to depositions. It was quickly apparent that he knew the subject matter and enjoyed helping others learn from his experience. It is a joy to have members of our legal community like Mr. Comer committed to giving back for the betterment of our profession."
"I have had the privilege of knowing Roy Comer for several years from the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) events. When I took the “Trial Advocacy” course offered by the OCBA, Roy was a prominent instructor there, and acted as a lecturer, a witness and as a trial lawyer effectively. Roy is a competent attorney, an educator, and has contributed to the growth and development of many new entrants to our profession. He has dedicated countless hours of his time to managing various OCBA sections and committees. Once, he kindly critiqued me in one of the speeches I presented before the OCBA small business section, and provided me with valuable points of improvement. Roy is a great human being, a precious asset to our profession, a very pleasant person to associate with, and is well respected by our colleagues. I feel proud to call him a friend, a humble mentor, and strongly endorse him for the areas of law he practices. Zaher Fallahi, Los Angeles and Orange County Tax Attorney, CPA."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Roy. I have referred clients to him in the past and he has done an outstanding job for them. I have also observed him both with clients and with opposing counsel. He is a conscientious and prudent litigator yet always maintains a forthright and professional demeanor. His integrity is beyond reproach. He is very well regarded by his peers in both the plaintiff and defense bar."
"I have known Roy for a number of years. While I aspire to the former and lack the abilities of the latter, he is a true gentleman and a scholar. I heartily endorse him."
"Roy Comer enjoys an excellent reputation as a skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, tenacious, conscientious, and hard-working advocate who "gives his all" for his clients. Unlike most attorneys, Mr. Comer has over the years shown himself willing to represent and fight for those individuals unfairly targeted, or taken advantage of. His steady stream of "client referrals" over the years speaks eloquently of his success, and the confidence those who he has represented place in his ability. Mr. Comer has enjoyed a long track record of success on behalf of his clients, and brings a high level of expertise, energy, and diligence to their representation. In the forefront of his priorities is Mr. Comer's treatment of his clients from the moment they walk through the front door until the final handshake. I endorse this lawyer."
"I attended the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy, which Roy Co-Chaired. Roy helped put together a great program and his experience was invaluable to the atendees."
"Mr. Comer is an excellent attorney whose experience shines through whenever discussing a legal matter. I met Mr. Comer when he was teaching a seminar on trial techniques and it was instantly clear that Mr. Comer has some of the best trial techniques in Orange County. I strongly endorse Mr. Comer."
"Roy is a great attorney. I first met him when he was giving a presentation at an Orange County Bar function. He later mentored me. He is an outstanding attorney."
"Roy Comer is an outstanding personal injury attorney. He has many years of experience (both plaintiff and defense side), is well respected by his colleagues and the judicial officers, is always very well prepared, and has an amazing ability to connect with people to make them feel comfortable through an often challenging process. I very highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roy is as good as they come. A true advocate and warrior who gets excellent results for his clients. I am proud to know Roy and to have worked on a case with him."
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"If you want a top-notch litigator whose ethics are unquestioned and whose commitment to his clients is unmatched, Roy is your man."
"I've known Roy for quite a few years, and found him to be a great lawyer - extremely dedicated to his clients, very giving of his experience and knowledge to the legal community through educational programs for new lawyers, and a model of professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Roy for 34 years. He is an excellent and knowledgeable litigator who is well respected by his peers and the bench. You will be in excellent hands if Roy is your attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Remedies, Trinity Law School
1978 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Roy L. Comer
2012 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Professional Responsibility, Trinity Law School
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, Civil Procedure, Trinity Law School
Associations
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm SectionBoard Member
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationCo-Chair: College of Trial Advocacy
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Education CommitteeCommittee Member
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Last Dash CommitteeCommittee Member
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Bridging the Gap CommitteeCommittee Member
1978 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1978 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Orange County Bar Association Education CommitteeChair
2016 - 2017
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm SectionChair
2015 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm SectionChair Elect
2008 - 2013
Constitutional Rights FoundationMock Trial Team Coach-Marina High
1985 - 1985
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionPresident
1983 - 1993
Orange County Bar AssociationDelegate to State Bar Conference of Delegates
1982 - 1985
Orange County Bar AssociationChair of Bridging the Gap Committee
1978 - 1988
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
1978 - 2009
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1978 - 2011
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential
Settled in plaintiff's favor
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
Education
1978
Western State University College of Law
J.D.
1975
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Orange County Bar Association
Deposition Series: Part 4 of 4, Advanced Deposition Techniques
2016
Orange County Bar Association
Deposition Series: Part 2 of 4, PMQ Depositions
2016
Orange County Bar Association
Deposition Series: Part 1 of 4: Deposition Basics
2016
2016 OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2015
Program Chair, OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2015
Program Chair, OCBA 2015 Last Dash
Legal Ethics and Social Media
2015
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section
Secrets to Making It Big for Solos and Small Firms
2015
Orange County Bar Association, College of Trial Advocacy
Courtroom Communication Skills
2015
OCBA 2015 Last Dash
10 Tips for Preparing and Defending Your Client's Deposition
2015
OCBA 2015 Last Dash
10 Common Sense Rules of Trial Advocacy
2015
OCBA 2015 Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2015
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
A Better Deposition: Dealing with Problem Witnesses and Opposing Counsel
2015
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
A Better Deposition: Your First Deposition
2015
AttorneyCredits.com
A Better Deposition: Improving Your Deposition Skills
2015
AttorneyCredits.com
A Better Deposition: Preparing the Client and Defending the Client
2014
Program Chair, OCBA 2014 Last Dash
Legal Ethics and Social Media
2014
Program Chair, OCBA 2014 Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2014
OCBA 2014 Last Dash
Common Sense Rules of Trial Advocacy
2014
OCBA 2014 Last Dash
Improving Your Deposition Skills
2014
OCBA 2014 Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2013
Program Chair, OCBA 2013 Last Dash
Legal Ethics and Social Media
2013
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy
Courtroom Communication Skills
2013
OCBA 2013 Last Dash
Improving Your Depositions Skills
2013
OCBA 2013 Last Dash
Common Sense Rules of Trial Advocacy
2013
OCBA 2013 Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2012
Program Chair, OCBA 2012 Last Dash
Legal Ethics and Social Media
2012
OCBA Young Lawyers Division
Beginning the Client Relationship Ethically
2012
OCBA Solo and Small Firm Section
Polishing Your Pitch
2012
OCBA Solo and Small Firm Section
Seven Important Initial Interview Skills
2012
OCBA 2012 Last Dash
Improving Your Deposition Skills
2012
OCBA 2012 Last Dash
Common Sense Rules of Trial Advocacy
2012
OCBA 2012 Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2011
Regional Competition
Judge Mock Trial
2011
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy, Civil
Basic Jury Selection Skills workshop
2011
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy
100 Days Before Trial
2011
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy
Courtroom Communication Skills
2011
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2010
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2010
Law Talk on KSGV.com
Updates on the Law
2010
Law Talk on KSGV.com
Choosing a lawyer
2009
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy
Courtroom Communication Skills
2008
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2007
OCBA Young Lawyers Division
Creating and Implementing Your Discovery Plan
2007
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2006
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2005
OCBA Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
Publications
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Six Qualities of Great Trial Lawyers
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Credibility Builders for Lawyers
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Three Goals of Successful Voir Dire
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Eight Steps to Powerful Opening Statements
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Three Keys to Persuasive Direct Examination
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Five Methods of Cross Examination with "CLIPS"
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Three Myths of Cross Examination
2011
Orange County Bar Association
Four Keys to Successful Closing Arguments
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How many times can a judge continue a court case?
24 May 2010
Q&A
Just received a notice in the mail the state VS me !!! i have no idea what that is , how can i find out before i go ? thank you
24 May 2010
Q&A
If you file a demurrer, are you making an appearance in c case?
24 May 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Three Keys to Persuasive Direct Examination
11 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
Three Goals for Successful Voir Dire
11 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
Four Keys to a Successful Closing Argument
11 Apr 2011