I have been a practicing attorney for nearly 25 years. I have been on the defense side for almost 10 years and a plaintiff's attorney for nearly 15 years. I worked for 12 years at one of the top plaintiff's firms in the country at Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson.
In 2006, I was part of the trial team in the Barnett Vioxx case with a verdict of $51 Million. In 2010, I was co-counsel in 2 verdicts that both received Top Gun awards by OCTLA including a $14.6 Million verdict and a $3.1 Million verdict for Elder Abuse.
My grandfather was an attorney and my father was an attorney and then became a Judge in Seattle for nearly 30 years. When he passed away in 2003, King County re-named the courthouse the Robert A. Wacker Memorial building.
I was an avid soccer player growing up in Seattle and received a scholarship for my undergraduate education in San Diego where I was Team Captain my last year and the team was ranked in the top 10 in the country. During law school, I clerked for another of the country's top plaintiff's firms at Casey, Gerry. I also performed a Judicial Intership with the California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 1.
Practice areas
Primarily plaintiff's personal injury cases including including auto, products, premises case.
31 years, 1,000 cases
Primarily plaintiff's personal injury cases including including auto, products, premises case.
50 cases
Primarily plaintiff's personal injury cases including including auto, products, premises case.
10 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1992 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
Outstanding Trial Lawyer | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 |
AmJur Award - Products Liability | American Bar Association | 1991 |
AmJur Award - Creditor's Remedies | American Bar Association | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Law Offices of Ted Wacker | 2014 - Present |
Managing Partner | Alder Law | 2012 - 2014 |
Partner | Robinson, Calcagnie, Robinson | 2000 - 2012 |
Attorney | Caroll, Kelly & Trotter | 1996 - 2000 |
Attorney | Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, LLP | 1992 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | 2012 - Present | |
YMCA | 2005 - Present | |
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association | President-Elect | 2004 - Present |
American Association for Justice | 2000 - Present | |
Consumer Attorneys of California | 2000 - Present |
State Bar of California | 1992 - Present | |
American Bar Association | 1992 - Present | |
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court | 2005 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Gavel (OCTLA) | Defeating a Kelly-Frye Callenge | 2006 |
Advocate | Merck played Dodgeball Marketing Vioxx to Consumers | 2005 |
Advocate | Baycol - Another ill-fated drug removed from the market by the FDA | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univ of San Diego SOL | law | 1991 |
San Diego State Univ | undergraduate | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mealy's Vioxx Conference | Vioxx Litigation | 2007 |
CAOC Annual Convention - Los Angeles | Making the Most of Expert Depositions | 2006 |
Mealy's Baycol Conference | Baycol Litigation Conference | 2004 |
Mid-Winter Conference | Rezulin - Proving the Silent Injury Case | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mian v. Water Company | $1,000,000 policy limits |
Hernandez v. Auto Manufacture/Insurance Co. | $6,350,000 |
Poole v. Picazo | $14,600,000 |
Lefforge v. St. Edna | $3.1 Million plus punitive damages |
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September 24, 2014
Marissa Oxman, Brain injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ted has worked with my partner Simon and I on personal injury cases. I completely trust Ted with both small personal injury cases as well as catastrophic multi million dollar injury cases.
Geoffrey Morris, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Marissa Oxman, Brain injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ted has worked with my partner Simon and I on personal injury cases. I completely trust Ted with both small personal injury cases as well as catastrophic multi million dollar injury cases.
Geoffrey Morris, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Marcus Bradley, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ted is a top-notch attorney.
Clark Fielding, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ted Wacker is a consummate professional, steeped in personal injury litigation experience. Ted is personable and truly cares for his clients, and prosecutes his cases honestly and ethically. Rest assured, Ted has the experience, specialized legal knowledge, resources, and industry connections to get you the results you deserve.
James Bergener, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Ted on many matters. He is very professional and thorough. He’s been a pillar of the plaintiff’s bar for many years.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Edgar Gutierrez, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 26, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Ted for some years now. I was opposing counsel in a matter some years ago when both he and I were with other firms and we have run into each other off and on since we left our respective firms. But this time we find ourselves on the same side more often than not. Ted knows the law and works hard for his clients and he delivers excellent results. He is one of the finer lawyers in the state and is not scared to try a case when that is the only option.
Carlos Prietto, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Ted is an excellent attorney and better person. I worked with Ted and now consider him a good friend. He's had some great trial results and settlements. I strongly endorse Ted and would recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced civil trial lawyer who cares for his clients.
David Bigelow, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ted is a great lawyer for consumers
Robert Koenig, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ted is the real deal. When it comes to personal injury and mass torts he is truly outstanding!
David Finley, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ted is a fantastic attorney with a long track record of success working at some of Orange County's most influential personal injury firms. I strongly endorse him.
Daniel Geoulla, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Ted on numerous matters. He is very skilled, knowledgeable, and professional. In short, Ted is great at what he does.
Christopher Guldjian, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ted is a great skilled trial lawyer and gets great results. I fully endorse him.
Alison Gokal, Unknown Attorney on Oct 9, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Wacker is an incredible trial attorney. His ability to understand the law, advocate for his clients, and educate a jury is noteworthy. I endorse Mr. Wacker.
Daniel Callahan, Litigation Attorney on Sep 2, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ted is an excellent litigator and trial lawyer with impressive results.
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