Cardon B Smith

Cardon B Smith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA

About Cardon

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

Our employment practice focuses on wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

50%
Personal Injury 50%

My personal injury practice focuses on all general personal injury matters including auto accidents, wrongful death, assault, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, brain injury and disability, spinal cord injuries, dog bites, premises liability, defective products and products liability.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Smith Trial Group

4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Cardon B Smith's Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great Results and Communication

Mr. Smith and Smith Trial Group helped me resolve an employment dispute where I was wrongfully fired for being pregnant. Mr. Smith was always available to discuss my case whenever I had any questions and I am very satisfied with the result of my case. I would recommend Mr. Smith and Smith Trial Gro...up to anyone who needs legal assistance.

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Cardon B Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arthur Ilangesyan

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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L. Chacon

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Cardon on a Federal Civil Matter, he was extremely communicative and professional. Throughout the pleadings I took notice of his excellent writing skills. I am eager to work with Cardon again!"

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Jual Reyes

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked against Cardon with respect to an employment matter. He was courteous, well prepared, and did a good job representing his client. I endorse his skill as an employment lawyer."

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Daniel Chudleigh

Litigation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cardon is an extremely smart and personable attorney. He has the background and experience to provide excellent representation in a wide variety of legal cases. Spend 5 minutes with Cardon and you will get a good feel for his legal prowess."

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Suliman Jamal

Personal injury lawyer

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Arthur Ilangesyan

Personal injury lawyer

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L. Chacon

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Jual Reyes

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

2016 "Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

2015 "Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Smith Trial Group

2012 - 2015

Associate, Call & Jensen

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, United States District Court

2009 - 2011

Law Clerk, Towers Watson

Associations

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

2015 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

2012 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Orange County chapter)

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Employee v. Former Employer

$150,000 Settlement

Dog Bite Victim v. Dog Owner

$750,000 Settlement

Client v. Bus

$1,940,000 Settlement

Client v. Semi-Truck

$1,700,000 Trial Verdict

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Education

2011

Georgetown University Law Center

J.D.

2007

Brigham Young University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

CLE Presentation

Establishing Landlord Liability In Dog Bite Cases

2015

CLE Presentation

Recent Employment Case Law Developments Under FEHA

Publications

2015

Medical Network Resources Magazine-Southern California Navigating A Personal Injury Claim

Languages

English

Russian

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