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Beau James Nokes

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  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • Licensed for 36 years
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About Beau

I have been in practice exclusively in the area of personal injury law since 1985. Since that time, I have litigated hundreds of cases involving product liability, automobile accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, dog bites and general negligence. I have earned and maintained an AV preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest rating available.  I am also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA.)

 

Practice areas

  1. Car accident: 50%

  2. Animal and dog bites: 15%

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 10%

    In addition to experience handling cases involving product design and manufacturing defect cases, I have participated in large pharmaceutical mass tort cases.

    36 years

  4. Personal injury: 10%

    I have litigated personal injury cases, including car accidents, premises liability, dog bite and general negligence cases since 1985.

    36 years

  5. Motorcycle accident: 5%

  6. Wrongful death: 5%

  7. Trucking accident: 3%

  8. Brain injury: 1%

  9. Spinal cord injury: 1%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Nokes & Nokes, A Law Corporation

120 Vantis, Suite 520
Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive198506/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2021
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
    AV Preeminent RatingMartindale-Hubbell2010
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
    AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell2008
    AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell2007
    Av RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
    AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell2005
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2004
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2003
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    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2001
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2000
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell1999
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerNokes & Nokes1998 - Present
    PartnerLopez & Hodes1990 - 1998
    PartnerBarth, Lopez & Hodes1988 - 1990
    AssociateBarth & Lopez1985 - 1987
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Aliso Viejo Chamber of CommerceBoard Member2012 - Present
    Aliso Viejo Chamber of CommerceChair, Education Committee2012 - Present
    Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember1986 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember1985 - Present
    Phi Beta KappaMember1982 - Present
    Phi Kappa Phi honor societyMember1982 - Present
    Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMemberN/A
    Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
    Aliso Viejo Chamber of CommercePresident-Elect2015 - 2015
    South Orange County Regional Chambers of CommerceAmbassador2009 - 2010
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Primary Care: Clinics in Office PracticeMedical-Legal Issues Regarding Patients With Low Back Pain2012
    Personal Injury Blog on Lawyers.comWHY YOU SHOULD CARRY MEDICAL PAYMENT COVERAGE ON YOUR AUTO INSURANCE POLICY2011
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    McGeorge School of Law, University of the PacificJD - Juris Doctor1985
    University of UtahBA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude1982
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    14th International Conference on Integrated Care, 2-4 April, 2014, BrusselsIntegrated Care, Physicians, Mental Health and Attorneys; Multi-Disciplinary Care in a Legal World2014
    AVCC 2013 Education Breakfast #1Risk Management, Protecting Your Assets, Reputation and Karma in a Dangerous World2013
    Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 14th Annual ConferenceIntegrated Care, Physicians, Healthcare Execs, and Attorneys2012
    CTLA Breast Implant Litigation ConferenceDefendant Identification and Jurisdiction Issues1995
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Doe v. Makita/Zingali$3 million verdict
    Anguiano v. Maugrum-Walsh$143,501.27 judgment
    Doe minor v. VillalbaSettlement: $658,652.00 in net payouts to client
    Webb v. Baldwin$880,000.00 settlement (minimum payout)

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    Great Result by a Great Lawyer on my Auto Accident Case

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    The most trustworthy attorney I have ever worked with

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    Lawyer Dmitriy Cherepinskiy

    Dmitriy Cherepinskiy, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nokes prosecuted a medical malpractice case against my client. He is extremely ethical and hard working, and he has a deep understanding of both law and medicine. Any client would be lucky to be represented by Mr. Nokes !!!

    Lawyer George Daniel Straggas

    George Straggas, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Beau is my "go to" attorney for personal injury matters. All of the clients I have referred have been very satisfied with his work and results. They have also praised the level of respect Beau has shown them as clients.

    Lawyer Henry S. Hilles, III

    Henry S. Hilles, III, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 30, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Shari Elizabeth Nokes

    Shari Nokes, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
    Relationship: Family member

    Beau Nokes is extremely bright, knowledgeable and "quick on his feet". He has a large following of dedicated clients because is effective and caring. I'm very proud to have him as my partner.

    Lawyer Mark John Caruso

    Mark Caruso, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nokes is a fine lawyer with extensive experience in trial law and with wide knowledge about the local area and legal environment. He is responsive to his clients and their needs are his preeminent concern.

    Lawyer Brian J Soo-Hoo

    Brian Soo-Hoo, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 11, 2011
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Beau Nokes is an exceptionally talented attorney with vast knowledge and experience in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. I tried a medical malpractice case with Beau and his command of the law in this area and litigation skills made him an invaluable asset to the client’s case. I have referred and will continue to refer my personal injury and medical malpractice clients to Beau for top notch expertise and service.

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