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Biography
Since 1985, Meissner Law Firm has been providing personal, professional, top quality legal service to victims of accidents, medical malpractice, work site accidents, and other civil wrongs, helping their clients obtain proper compensation against insurance companies, large corporations, and entities.
While maintaining a small firm atmosphere where clients get personal attention and are made to feel at home, dealing directly with the attorneys, the firm is eager to take on any opposition, no matter how large. In several cases, Mr. Meissner has stood alone in court against numerous top insurance lawyers and was able to obtain and preserve significant verdicts for his clients.
Our firm has been built on reputation, integrity and results. Although we are located in Southern California, we handle cases throughout California and in other states.
Meissner Law Firm is a plaintiffs' law firm and has represented injured clients since 1985.
Meissner Law Firm is a plaintiffs' firm and has represented injured clients since 1985.
Meissner Law Firm is a plaintiffs' firm and has represented injured clients since 1985.
Meissner Law Firm is a plaintiffs' firm and has represented injured clients since 1985.
Meissner Law Firm is a plaintiffs' firm and has represented injured clients since 1985.
Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
22%
45 years
Animal and Dog Bites
6%
45 years
Birth Injury
6%
45 years
Brain Injury
6%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 40 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Landlord & Tenant
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Great Lawyer
My apartment condition was so bad that I was actually getting sick. Mr. Meissner helped me through the whole process and was very easy to talk to. His team is very friendly and I felt like I could contact them whenever I needed to, even after hours. Would recommend to anyone!
Werner Richard Meissner's Lawyer Endorsements
"As tenacious a fighter and ethical as they come. Vern’s spectacular trial results speaks for themselves. I would not hesitate to retain Vern for myself or family if the need arises."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a relentless fighter. He is highly experienced."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Ronald Beck
Litigation lawyer
Tristan Jagroop
Car accident lawyer
Brian Panish
Personal injury lawyer
Jeffrey Wishman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Gary Stern
General practice lawyer
Gregory Coolidge
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Barry Schirm
General practice lawyer
Cameron Davis
Family lawyer
Joseph Spirito
Family lawyer
John Nursall
Litigation lawyer
Jon Woods
Workers compensation lawyer
Steven Spierer
Litigation lawyer
John Girardi
Litigation lawyer
Linda Artiano
Employment and labor lawyer
A. Artiano
Litigation lawyer
Carmen Trutanich
Litigation lawyer
Aaron Dyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Meissner
Personal injury lawyer
Richard Prieto
Workers compensation lawyer
Marc Trachtman
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Meissner Law Firm
1983 - 1985
Attorney, Law Offices of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin, Harrison
1980 - 1983
Attorney, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O’Keefe & Nichols
1979 - 1979
Judicial Extern, Los Angeles County Superior Court
1978 - 1978
Intern, Nassau County District Attorney
Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death
$1,800,000.00
Clergy Cases
$3,101.000.00
Pedestrian v. Automobile
$2,050,000.00
Medical Malpractice
$10,675,000.00
Car Accident
$2,400,000.00
Van Accident
$900,000.00
Slip and Fall
$350,000.00
Education
1980
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Long Island University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
2017
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
2016
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
2015
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
2014
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
2013
A Career in Law
Werner R. Meissner talks about the different career paths a lawyer can take to undergraduate business students interested in law at Loyola Marymount University.
Publications
2005
OC Weekly
Holding Church Accountable
2000
Daily Breeze
Accident Victim Awarded Big Sum
1994
Orange County Register
3rd Molestation Complaint Against Priest
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue golf course for tripping on 2 inch gap on cart path, stepping out of golf cart?
20 Jul 2018
Q&A
In a minor auto accident. Am I missing any other compensation?
19 Jul 2018