Vanessa Catherine Cardinale

Vanessa Catherine Cardinale

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 13 years

Car accident Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +4 more

500 Newport Center Drive, Suite 950, Newport Beach, CA

About Vanessa

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

16 years

40%
Personal Injury 10%

Associate Attorney- 6 months Law Clerk- 1 yr and a half

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP

500 Newport Center Drive, Suite 950, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Vanessa Catherine Cardinale's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An outstanding legal team that delivers exceptional results.

I had an excellent experience working with Vanessa and her entire team. Because of my line of work, I can be difficult to reach at times, but Vanessa and her team were always incredibly patient and understanding of my schedule. That meant a lot to me and took a lot of stress out of the process. Th...ey were also great about keeping me in the loop every step of the way. I was always informed about updates, deadlines, and any paperwork that needed to be completed, which made everything feel organized and manageable. Whenever I spoke with Vanessa, she was friendly, professional, and very clear in answering my questions. She always explained what the next steps would be and made sure I understood the process, which gave me a lot of confidence in my case. Most importantly, Vanessa and her team were able to settle my case with an exceptional result that truly made a positive difference in my life. I’m extremely grateful for their hard work, dedication, and support, and I would highly recommend Vanessa and her team to anyone looking for knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation.

Posted by Angie Cazares | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thankful and Blessed

Very please with their service. Was involved in a major collision 2019, Vanessa and her team made sure, I got the best care possible and made sure my well being was first. Her team worked very patiently and hard in getting me the best compensation. I thank God for giving me another chance. Truly bles...sed. I would highly recommend Vanessa and her amazing team. Thank you and many more blessings to all.

Posted by Rick | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thank you Vanessa

To whom it may concern: I don’t usually leave reviews but I felt a burning passion to leave this one. I give credit where it’s due and this team deserves every word!! Kalfayan & Merjanian, you guys came highly recommended to me in a time when I needed you the most! It is no surprise to me why thei...r recommendations were so high! From the first day you took me under your wing, you guys protected me, you made me a priority and you helped me feel safe and secure!! The team of professionals and the way you operate are unparalleled to any service I have seen in a long time!! I would and I will recommend and use you in the future!!! Thank you Vic for all you guys did for us!! MVP goes to Vanessa Cardinale though!!! You’re communications and your attention to detail far exceeded my expectation!! You put me first and you came through with Tenacity and power!!!! Even though this was a tragedy for me, you were always there to make me feel like it’s going to be ok!!!! Thank you!! A+

Posted by Sue | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Easy to work with!

Vanessa did a great job negotiating my claim. She kept the stress off me and took care of everything. Emailing me through out the claim she kept me informed and was always on my side.

Posted by Daniel | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Professional Excellence

Vanessa Cardinale is an incredible attorney I cannot recommend highly enough! She did a phenomenal job at negotiating my settlement and ensuring I received the proper care I needed for my injuries. Throughout the entire process, I was consistently impressed and surprised as she relentlessly worked on... my behalf to make the entire endeavor as painless as possible. This was my first auto accident, and although I was hesitant at acquiring an attorney at first, I am extremely satisfied and recommend Vanessa and her law firm to anyone looking for the utmost professional representation. Thank you!

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Vanessa Catherine Cardinale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Counts

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Vanessa after having worked with her on a number of different cases. She is tireless in her efforts and compassionate in her approach. She will always follow through on her promises and will do what it takes to obtain an excellent result. Anybody in need of a personal injury attorney would be fortunate to have Vanessa on their side."

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Shant Hagopian

Car accident lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an excellent attorney and an effective advocate for her clients. She's well versed in the complexities of personal injury and consistently delivers favorable results for her cases. I endorse this lawyer"

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James Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly to obtain the best results."

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Vic Merjanian

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vanessa is an exceptional attorney who has a passion for working in the personal injury field. She truly cares about our clients and enjoys helping people."

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James Bergener

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms Cardinale represents her clients with enthusiasm. She is diligent and hardworking."

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William Seegmiller

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Vanessa is a highly professional attorney who works diligently on behalf of her clients."

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Stephen Counts

Personal injury lawyer

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James Bergener

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate Attorney/Pre-litigation Manager, The Seegmiller Law Firm

Associations

American Bar Association

Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Orange County Bar Association

Education

2011

Monterey College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

California Polytechnic State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2017

Attorney Journal Kalfayan Merjanian

Languages

English

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