Craig S. Walkon

Craig S. Walkon

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at San Juan Capistrano, CA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +5 more

29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 225, San Juan Capistrano, CA

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 25%

1989-1994 Medical Malpractice Defense 1994 To Present, Medical Malpractice On Behalf of Patients

38 years

25%
Personal Injury 20%

Since 1989, Mr. Walkon has handled both personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Our familiarity with anatomy and medical procedures gives our firm a distinct advantage in prosecuting personal injury cases.

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 36 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1989

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Craig S. Walkon

29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 225, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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Craig S. Walkon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Medical Malpractice

Posted by Ronnie | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Let down

Craig walkons failed to fight for me . Before I hired him he listen to what I had to say he charged me $2000.00 to get a expert opinion . He waited till the statue of limitations was up and told me he was gonna dismiss I wanted to still fight it but when you try to talk to him he cuts you off and not... go you a chance to talk. Craig dismissed my lawsuit with prejudice without my permission. I had the proof what the hospital did wrong that made my wife pass away. Please stop playing with people's life's because there's people out there that don't play. They take things vary serious. We pay people to help us with our case and you let me down didn't ask me if I wanted a substitute attorney on anything you just dismissed it with prejudice without my permission. Why do you have a place to write a review when you just take the bad one out. Be real and stop playing games. I hired Craig walkons worst mistake ever.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2021 | Medical Malpractice

Trusted Consultant

I consulted Craig Walkon after talking to another attorney about a medical malpractice case I potentially had. The practice I talked to wasn't able to help me but highly recommended Mr. Walkon. Mr. Walkon listened to me with patience and he really cared about what I had been through not only physica...lly but emotionally as well. He had me send him all of my records (which were a lot) and he took the time to go through them for free. Mr. He offered me solid legal advice and I was able to settle my case outside of a courthouse. It was his legal expertise that helped get me through my situation with out going from attorney to attorney. I didn't hire him as my attorney because he gave me such great advice I didn't need an attorney, yet he still answered my phone calls and let me ask him legal questions throughout my medical nightmare. He is very trustworthy and if I ever needed to consult an attorney again, I would go straight to Mr. Walkon.

Posted by Noella | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Craig Walkon/medical malpractice case

Mr. Walkon made me feel important when I brought this medical malpractice case to him. He listened and kept me in the loop through it all, always using laymen terms so I might understand it all. I was always made comfortable broaching any subject regarding this case. He kept me updated and walked me ...through it all. This being my 1st ever suit, I am very thankful I found him.

Posted by Kerri | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Exemplary Experience

When I was harmed by having a procedure I hadn't consented to, I thought it would be simple to find an attorney to represent me. It actually proved rather difficult, and Mr. Walkon was the third attorney with whom I had contact. Right away, I knew that I was in good hands. His personable consultation... gave me more than just hope that proceeding was the right thing to do; he gave me the confidence to tell my difficult story once more. This time, with the skill and attention he put in to preparing me for my deposition, I was able to relate the facts of my case to the defense with more ease and surety than I'd been able to in explaining it before. He knew precisely what aspects to focus on, and his instincts were spot-on. His know-how and skill crafted our case so expertly that we were able to ask for our settlement amount and negotiate it in full within a few days. I could not more highly recommend Mr. Walkon. He is genuine, diligent, and a genius at his practice, and his staff is conscientious and responsive.

Posted by Patricia | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

On your side

Craig helped me during a very stressful time after my Mother passed. Craig is the only attorney I talked to that would help me hold the medical people accountable for what they did to my Mom. I will be forever grateful to this man. He does not give up and he is very straightforward.

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Craig S. Walkon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Cherepinskiy

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Walkon is an excellent lawyer. He is also extremely professional and courteous. I highly recommend him!"

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Marc Lazarus

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Craig Walkon is a very knowledgeable and hard working medical malpractice attorney, and I endorse this lawyer."

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Dane Levy

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Craig without reservation. Great lawyer and great guy. I highly recommend Craig to anyone in search of a hard working skilled attorney. Sincerely, Dane Levy, Esq."

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Joseph Higuera

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's one of the best attorneys for medical malpractice cases. He sincerely cares about his clients, and has a pleasant demeanor."

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Mark Birmingham

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been opposing counsel on two medical malpractice cases handled by Craig. Although we are adversaries litigating opposite sides of a case, I have found Craig to be highly professional, ethical, aggressive and dedicated to his client's best interests. He is an excellent advocate and I endorse his work based on my personal experience."

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Brian Meadows

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Craig as opposing counsel on a number of complex medical malpractice actions over the years and I have always found him to be a tremendous advocate for his clients. Craig treats everyone with respect, is a true professional and a man of his word."

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Dmitriy Cherepinskiy

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Marc Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer

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John Mulvana

Litigation lawyer

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Dane Levy

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 20 Wrongful Death Settlements in California for 2019, TopVerdict

2020

Top 100 Settlements in California for 2019, TopVerdict

2020

Top 100 Settlements in California for 2019, Best of the Bar

2020

Top 10 Medical Malpractice Settlements in California for 2019, TopVerdict

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

SUPER LAWYER, SUPER LAWYERS

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Craig S. Walkon

Associations

United States Court of Federal Claims

Admitted

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

Education

1988

Wayne State Univ Law School

law

1985

Michigan State Univ

undergraduate, with honors

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