John Bisnar

John Bisnar

also known as John P. Bisnar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Car accident Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +5 more

1301 Dove St. STE 120, Newport Beach, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

John Bisnar collected over $100 Million for 6,000+ clients since 1978. Most of the cases involve traffic accidents. He has been successful for his clients in numerous unsafe roadway cases against governmental agencies. His firm has a national reputation for their pursuit of automobile makers for auto defect claims that have caused or contributed to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

48 years

20%
Motorcycle Accident 15%

John Bisnar has successfully represent motorcycle accident victims since 1978. Brian Chase, John's partner in the Bisnar|Chase law firm is an avid Harley Davidson rider and was a motocross competitor in his younger days. If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you deserve to be represent by a dynamic duo like John Bisnar and Brian Chase, the principles of the nationally known Bisnar|Chase Personal Injury Law firm, serving the state of California.

48 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

John Bisnar has recovered over $100 Million in over 4,000 personal injury cases since 1978. Most of the cases involve traffic accidents. His firm is best known for their pursuit of automobile makers for auto defect claims that have caused or contributed to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

48 years | 4,000 cases

15%
Wrongful Death 15%

John Bisnar has represented over 100 families who have lost a loved one to an accident, a defective product, an on the job injury or negligence. He is skilled in not only obtaining a sense of justice for the family but also in coaching/leading the family through challenging times and helping them make their best use of the money he has recovered for them. He has been the attorney, the coach, the counselor and the guiding for many grieving families. Call him to see if he can assist you.

47 years

15%
Brain Injury 10%

John Bisnar has recovered over $100 Million in over 2,814 personal injury cases since 1978. Most of the cases involve traffic accidents. His firm is best known for their pursuit of automobile makers for auto defect claims that have caused or contributed to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

48 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

Check out the Bisnar|Chase websites for the many stories of their successful defective/dangerous product cases against a string of Fortune 500 companies (www.bestattorney.com/case_results.html). They have a national reputation for successful lawsuit against auto makers. To order their auto defect book, "Still Unsafe At Any Speed..." go to www.bestattorneybooks.com.

48 years

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

The Bisnar|Chase law firm has produced great success for their truck clients, not only in pursuing those responsible for traffic accidents but against trucking companies, truck manufacturers, parts suppliers and truck service companies. There are not many law firms with the depth of experience in all aspects of truck accident litigation. Give John Bisnar a call for a free, confidential consultation.

48 years

10%
Class Action 5%

John Bisnar has recovered over $100 Million in over 2,814 personal injury cases since 1978. Most of the cases involve traffic accidents. His firm is best known for their pursuit of automobile makers for auto defect claims that have caused or contributed to catastrophic and fatal injuries.

48 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP

1301 Dove St. STE 120, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

6701 Center Drive West, 14th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90045

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

6809 Indiana Ave #148, Riverside, CA, 92506

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

473 Carnegie Drive, 2nd Floor, Room 221, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury ttorneys, LLP

9920 Pacific Heights Blvd., Suite 150, San Diego, CA, 92121

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John Bisnar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Tim | August 12, 2014

A Wonderful Lawyer

He is a person you can trust to take on your case with zeal and help solve the issues at hand. I will work with him again.

John Bisnar

Replied last August 12, 2014

Tim, Thank you for the kind words.

Posted by kirsti | August 14, 2011

fantastic

I live the UK. I recently had fertlity treatment in California and encountered some problems with the clinic. I contacted Mr Bisnar and although my case was too small to take on he talked me through negotiations with the clinic at no charge. I finally managed to get all my fees back from the clin...ic and would have not been able to do it without Mr Bisnar as I knew nothing about California law. He is a genuine, helpful and kind man who I can promise has your best interests at heart.

Posted by Jennifer | December 01, 2010

Great Results and Wonderful Staff

Anytime I had a question I understood the response and would be responded to in a timely fashion. Thanks to the wonderful staff at BISNAR | CHASE it is finally over and handled with great care. Thank you!

Posted by Suzie | November 10, 2010

It was a Pleasure to be Represented by BISNAR | CHASE

Everyone at BISNAR | CHASE was wonderful to work with. Very professional. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner. I never felt ignored. BISNAR | CHASE handled everything.

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John Bisnar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Lemanski

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Jaffe

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

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Derrick Connell

Unknown lawyer | Oct 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin McCallin

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

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"I endorse this lawyer. He enjoys a great reputation in the field."

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Sean Cleary

Brain injury lawyer | Oct 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Richard Spencer

Car accident lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get his clients the best results. He is an asset to the profession."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Paul Molinaro

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to automobile and motor vehicle defects, John Bisnar, Esq. and his firm (Bisnar Chase) have earned the status of being household names on the subject. None better."

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Paul d'Oliveira

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer with alot of integrity and his firm is top notch."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Parry

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer. His experience, intellect and dedication to his clients' needs is top notch. He is truly an excellent and highly respected attorney."

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Roderick Clutter

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Evans

Car accident lawyer | Sep 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top OC Lawyer, OC Metro magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Martindale-Hubble Firm Rating of "AV", Martindale-Hubble

2010

Outstanding Achievement Award, WeTip

2010

Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2010

Southern California Super Lawyer, Orange Coast Magazine

2010

Top Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine

2009

Top Attorneys In Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2008

Top Attorneys In Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2007

Outstanding Excellence Award, Lawdragon Magazine

1996

Community Hero, United Way

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Senior Partner (Retired), Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP

Associations

1996 - Present

Two Men's Support Groups

Member

1978 - Present

Orange County Bar Association group

Member

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Sustaining Member

Consumer Attorneys of California

Sustaining Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Joshua Newman vs. Nissan

confidential settlement

Chan vs. City of Hanford, et al.

$5,000,000 payment by City and driver, is expected

Collins vs. Ford

confidential settlement

Austin vs. Lacy Sign Company

$1 million

Rittenberg vs. General Motors

confidential settlement

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Education

1978

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Pepperdine University College

Speaking Engagements

2011

Consumer Attorneys of California

Law Firm Management

2010

California Solo and Small Firm Summit

Law Firm Management

2009

Great Legal Marketing Conference

How to Manage Super Star Employees

2009

Consumer Attorney of San Diego

Law Office Management and the Client Experience

2009

CAOC San Francisco

Personal Injury Law Firm Management

2009

Beaver Creek Annual Ski Seminar

How to Manage Super Star Employees

2008

The Rainmaker Retreat

How to Manage Super Star Employees

2006

CAOC Seminar in Tahoe

Tracking of Refferals

2006

CAOC Seminar in Maui

Identifying An Auto Defect

Publications

2009

The Rainmaker Advisor Journal How to Measure the Success of Your Marketing

2009

Contributing Author :: California Car Accident Survival Guide California Car Accident Survial Guide

2008

The State Bar of California Contributing Author For Book :: California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office

2008

The Rainmaker Advisor The Power of Mastermind Groups

Languages

English

Spanish

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