Andrew James Nissen

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Andrew James Nissen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Laguna Niguel, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Employment & Labor ... +4 more

28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

19 years | 88 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

19 years | 68 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

19 years | 132 cases

20%
Animal and Dog Bites 10%

19 years | 15 cases

10%
Medical Malpractice 10%

19 years | 56 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

19 years | 35 cases

10%
Wrongful Termination 10%

19 years | 44 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BEAR REPUBLIC LAW, A.P.C.

28202 Cabot Road, Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

bear.law/

Online Presence

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Andrew James Nissen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeremy | March 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

True Life Saver

The Bear Republic Law Firm provided legal representation in a deeply personal and emotionally charged lawsuit. I had never been involved in a legal matter before. The aftermath was profoundly distressing to my family and me; some days were simply unbearable. It is difficult to express my profound gr...atitude and fortune for having an exceptionally brilliant and articulate attorney on my side. Attorney Andrew Nissen was truly remarkable and demonstrated unwavering conviction. I had never envisioned our success, but Attorney Nissen never faltered in his hope or momentum. He meticulously scrutinized every detail, ensuring that no minor aspect was overlooked. His unwavering perseverance and determination were the driving force behind our victory. I am indebted to this individual for dedicating countless hours to the case, leaving no stone unturned. I highly recommend Attorney Nissen at the Bear Republic Law Firm to anyone seeking a genuine and competent legal counsel representation. Thank you, Attorney Nissen.

Posted by Phil | February 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Exceptional Attorney

We hired Bear Republic Law, APC recently to handle our case. We had Andrew Nissen, J.D., and he's an outstanding attorney. The situation was very stressful and traumatic for our family, but he helped us navigate every step of the way. The calming of our nerves was priceless in itself. He kept us ...informed and educated about things in layman's terms, and was at our side for all the hearings. He's very experienced, and his briefings are thorough and professional. He also knows how to navigate around the different jurisdictional court systems within Southern California. I highly recommend using Andrew Nissen, J.D., should you be injured by others within his expertise

Posted by Kelvin | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Look no further you have found the right attorney responsible ,dedicated, and hardworking.

Andrew helped me with my accident I had in Jan. 2014, involving a bike and car incident. He helped me fight and won the case. He is a great responsible dedicated attorney. If you are looking for the best attorney to help you with your injury case, Andrew is the man to go to. I live in downtown LA and... he willingly came to my house to ensure that I understood everything. The drive itself is about an hour and a half, this showed me that he is responsible and knows how to take care of his clients. I met with Andrew to take care of some paperwork, he is very professional and works with you closely. When he had my case he would always update me on new information and any changes they would make. There is so much I can say about Andrew Nissen but it is better for you to find out on your own. If you recently had a personal injury look no further, Andrew is the right lawyer to go to you will be thankful that you chose Andrew to represent your case. Just give him a call and he will be more than happy to help you fight your case.

Posted by Nick | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Andrew Nissen - Dental Case

Unfortunately I had a implant problem that was the result of very poor performance by the dentist. The case against the dentist resulted in a significant settlement against the defendant. Andrew is an expert in dental care as well as legal cases in the arena. His dedication and pursuit of the offe...nding party was top notch. Anyone that finds themselves in my situation should hire Andrew. Nick

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Cynthia Pham

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew works great under pressure. His calm and professional demeanor provides much-needed reassurance to clients during the stressful litigation times. He also does not let opposing counsels intimidate or pressure him into any disadvantages. He is a great advocate to have by your side."

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Joseph Bonfiglio

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Andrew since our years together in law school. He remains one of the people i admire from our class, both as a person and as an attorney. I'm happy to have worked with him in the past, and look forward to working with him in the future, both on a professional and personal level."

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Fritz Pluviose

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a true professional. I find him to be very knowledgable and always able to provide sound advise. I would highly recommend Andrew as an attorney."

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Loren Pincus

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Andrew since law school. His work ethic and legal knowledge are second to none. He is highly respected within the legal community. Andrew is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients and I would recommend him without hesitation!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2022

Elite Lawyer Award - Civil Litigation, Elite Lawyer

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, BEAR REPUBLIC LAW, APC

2007 - Present

Attorney, Stanton T. Mathews & Associates

2017 - 2019

Attorney, MATHEWS | NISSEN, LLP

2004 - 2005

Certified Student Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney, Roxbury District Court

2004 - 2004

Certified Student Attorney, San Mateo County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 2001

Consulting Engineer, Microsoft Corporation

Associations

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2013 - Present

ProVisors

Member

2010 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Nachtrieb v. Cnty. of Orange, G050930 (Cal. Ct. App. Jun. 30, 2017)

The judgment is reversed on the first, second, and third causes of action against the individual defendants for violation of Nachtrieb's civil rights, and the fourth causes of action against the County under Monell.

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Education

2005

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Santa Clara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Personal Injury: Insurer Claim Valuation and Negotiation Secrets Exposed Maximize Your Recovery With Inside Insights Reserves and Adjusters' Settlement Authority; II. Demand Packages: What Insurers Look for and How to Get the Response You Want

2022

California Personal Injury Litigation: Secrets Only the Top Attorneys Know Negotiating Injury Claims: Secrets and Insider Tips

2019

Personal Injury from A to Z Preparing Evidence and Exhibits for Trial

2019

Personal Injury from A to Z Getting the Most Out of Your Witnesses

2019

A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management Improve Productivity and Efficiency With Proven Case Management Techniques

2018

2016

Trial Preparation From Start to Finish for Paralegals Litigation, Trial Preparation & Case Management

Publications

2019

James Publishing publication Personal Injury Quiz: Do I Have a Case?

2015

James Publishing publication California Causes of Action

2005

New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement Volume 31, Number 1

Languages

English

Spanish

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