Jefferey Brian Lurner

Jefferey Brian Lurner

also known as Jeff Lurner, Jeffrey Lerner

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Capistrano Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements

35621 Beach Rd., Capistrano Beach, CA

About Jefferey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

All litigation with specific emphasis on Employment, Shareholder and Partnership disputes, especially Minority Interests, all torts, including Business Theft, Fraud, Defamation, Misrepresentation, Interference with Contract, Interference with Economic Advantage, Unfair Business Practises, and varied Employment claims such as Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harrassment and Discrimination.

53 years | 1,500 cases

75%
Business 15%

My litigation and contract drafting experience has lent itself to innumerable business consulting engagements for a vast array of both professional and non-professional businesses,for individuals to large corporations, including deal negotiations and dispute resolution

53 years | 2,000 cases

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

My training and experience in both litigation and drawing agreements provides the added advantage of being able to draft contracts with a view to protecting clients in the event of later litigation, and visa versa, that is, litigation based on contract.

53 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Lurner, APC

35621 Beach Rd., Capistrano Beach, CA, 92624

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Jefferey Brian Lurner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very satisfied client

I found Jeff thru the OC lawyer websites. I’m very happy I did. He was worked diligently to resolved, defend and ultimately achieve the result I wanted and more importantly needed. He did NOT let anything slide or get by him and in a lot of cases educated and enhanced the large LA legal team that was... in joint defense for the corporation I worked for. He has my top most recommendation.

Posted by Kim | August 19, 2009

Business Owner

Mr. Lurner represented my case with aggresiveness and passion. He is very trustworthy and a strong advocate for those he represents. I have recommended Mr. Lurner to a few of my friends/associates. I wouldn't hesitate to utilize his services, should I ever need to, again.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2009 | Business

review of Jeff Lurner

I had an extremely complicated case which encompassed every aspect of my business and Mr. Lurner handled each of the individual components in an amazing manner. I have had numerous situations that required legal counsel and have found Mr. Lurner to be the most competent , compassionate, and easy to w...ork with. His strategy is brilliant (as is he) and is unequaled in his expertise. I feel that any case you would bring him , he would win for you. I can highly recommend his services without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2009 | Business

"FROM UNDER THE BUS..TO THE DRIVERS SEAT

WHEN I FIRST MET MR LURNER I WAS A MINORITY SHARE HOLDER IN A MEDIUM SIZE BUSINESS,ABOUT TO BE "SQUEEZED OUT"BY MY PARTNER OF 20 YEARS AND HIS SO CALLELD"BEVERLY HILLS BIG SHOT LAWYER". A FEW MONTHS LATER I FOUND MYSELF IN THE "DRIVERS SEAT" THANKS TO MR LURNER...EVENTUALLY WE WERE IN A POSITION TO ...NAME OUR PRICE TO BE BOUGHT OUT. JEFF LURNER IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A great attorney!

My prior attorney had monumentally bungled my disability discrimination case. Jeff rode in to the rescue with flair, determination and immediate results. He put my case back on track and through hard negotiations, got me a fair settlement that protected my rights. If you're Jeff's client, he passi...onately fights for your cause. You feel like you have a strong ally. He also has a great sense of humor, which makes interacting with him all the better. He's easy to reach when you have questions, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.

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Jefferey Brian Lurner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Vetchtein

Business lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeff Khurgel

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Jeff to be a tenacious litigator and an attorney will not back down in fighting for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Shainfeld

Business lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gloria Allred

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Wells

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Diaz

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John West

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Margery Somers

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Renee Mochkatel

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Olmos

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Maroko

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kerri Strunk

Family lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Jefferey. He is by far the most dedicated civil litigator I know. His high level of competence and knowledge has proven invaluable to me in the work we have done together. It is impossible to find an attorney in Orange County who is as zealous as Jefferey in protecting his clients and their interests."

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Aaron Herzberg

Litigation lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jefferey Lurner is a tenacious litigator who does not back off. He is extremely agressive and obtains consistant results. He is also very ethical and responsive and follows through with clients. Jeff and I met as opposing counsel on a hotly contested matter and since then have become good friends and referred matters to each other and the feedback has always been consistantly positive on all maters that I have referred to Jeff."

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Mark Ziebold

Litigation lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I met Jeff through one of the organizations that we are both members of and have found him to be one of the best litigation attorneys that I have ever had the opportunity to interact with. He will always be at the top of my recommendation list of litigation attorneys for clients who find themselves in litigation."

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David Laigaie

Litigation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeffrey is a terrific lawyer, whose creativity and boundless energy result in great results for his clients. Jeffrey is fearless, relentless and unflappable, qualities that make great litigators. He is also a nice person, who truly cares about his clients and treats them with respect and dignity."

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Derik Lewis

Litigation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer’s work. Jeff Lurner is an intelligent, tenacious and tough lawyer. He is able to cut through very complex fact patterns and identify the key issues that are most important to the client’s case. I’ve gone to Jeff for direction and advice on a number of cases and I’ve been very impressed on each occasion."

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Michael Ross

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is an energetic, creative ball of energy, with the smarts and presence of a real trial lawyer. Clients are fortunate to have an advocate like Jeff on their side."

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Paul Parilla

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've worked with him on several cases, and he is knowledgeable, conscientious and hard working."

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Barry Grumman

Business lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been a practicing lawyer for 34 years and have worked with and observed the abilities of hundreds of lawyers. Without question Jeff Lurner is the very best business lawyer I have ever encountered. He is a well spoken, tenacious, extremely bright, creative and, very simply, the kind of bulldog I just don't want to see on the other side of one of my cases. He doesn't make friends in his cases...he just wins them."

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Todd Landgren

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Lurner is a real "TIGER". He is an aggressive negotiator dedicated to obtaining the best resluts for his clients. He is very knowledgeable in the areas of Business and Civil litigation. You can trust him to obtain the results you are looking for!"

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Kerri Strunk

Family lawyer

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Aaron Herzberg

Family lawyer

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Mark Ziebold

Estate planning lawyer

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Samuel Mamola

Probate lawyer

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Michael Maroko

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nathan Goldberg

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Winner's Circle re California Court of Appeal, Lawfinders

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Lead counsel, Jefferey B. Lurner, APC

1978 - 1988

Attorney, Jefferey B. Lurner, Attorney-at-law

1974 - 1978

Articled Law Clerk, Leon Seligson, Attorney-at-law

Associations

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

2009 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2009 - Present

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1990 - Present

Trial Lawyers of America

1989 - Present

Los Angeles Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1989 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1988 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Business Litigation Section

Member

1988 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

1978 - Present

South African Roll of Attorneys

Member

1990 - 1992

United States Trampoline Association

Presiding Arbitrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Dr C v Hospital

Complete win for doctor

S vs University

Victory for client

Dr W vs Hospital

Win for client

B vs Corporation and shareholders

Settlement in client's favor

W Trust Litigation

Win for client

Dr C - v - University

Win for professor client

T - v - EXOTIC CAR ENTITY

Complete win for my clients.

LCIC - v - B

Obtained judgment and striking of all of B's defenses and counter-claims. Judgement acknowledged by B for over $11 million

M - v - Prominent LA Restaurant

Settlement for client without litigation

Jane Doe - v - High Profile Corporation

Substantial confidential settlement for client

M - v - F

Defeated Plaintiff within one hour of trial

USA - v - Dr T

After negotiation and presentation,Government elected not to proceed

W & S re Newport Beach Doctor

Highly Successful

T - v - T and 8 co-defendants

Settled most favorably to client

C - v - NCC

Win and winfall for plaintiff client

Jane Does - v - Actor

Victory for Actor in Sexual Harrassment cases

L - v - D

Win against lawyer partner

K - v - MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON

Judgement in excess of $500,000

R - v - M

Settlement for my client, the Plaintiff

Jane Doe - v - Top National Law Firm

Settled to the satisfaction of the parties

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Education

1977

University of Witwatersrand

B.Proc.

Speaking Engagements

2010

IRC

Using Psychology in Depositions

N/A

Principles of Law

The Nuts and Bolts of Discovery in Litigation

N/A

Holiday Inns

The Advantages of a Written Agreement

N/A

Association of Restauranteurs

Employment contracts - Hiring,Firing and Litigation

Publications

N/A

Law Review Contracts - Drafting Contracts - Awareness of Potential Litigation

N/A

Law Review Law - The Benefits of Understanding Accounting in Litigation

N/A

Law Review Winning Litigation Strategies for the Minority Partner/Shareholder

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