Edward Sterling Wallace

Edward Sterling Wallace

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Laguna Niguel, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Insurance ... +4 more

32451 Golden Lantern, Ste 307, Laguna Niguel, CA

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Auto Accidents; Premises Liability; Dog Bites; Construction Site Accidents; Food Poising; Common Carrier Liability; Bicycle Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents

29 years | 100 cases

30%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney; Advance Health Care Directives; Trust Administration;

24 years

25%
Business 10%

Business Formation (Partnerships, LLC's Corporations); Purchase and Sale Agreements; Business Litigation

29 years | 50 cases

10%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Lease negotiations; personal guarantees;

31 years | 20 cases

10%
Insurance 10%

Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith;

29 years | 100 cases

10%
Residential Real Estate 10%

Homeowner Association Law; enforcement of CC&R's; real estate non-disclosure law; mechanic lien enforcement

31 years | 15 cases

10%
Power of Attorney 5%

Power of Attorney for Finance; Power of Attorney for Healthcare; Durable Powers of Attorney; Springing Powers of Attorney

21 years | 15 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Edward S. Wallace

32451 Golden Lantern, Ste 307, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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Edward Sterling Wallace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Katherine | January 10, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best

Edward Wallace is an amazing, professional, extremely knowledgeable attorney. I was going through a very difficult time where I was in need of advice and did not know where to turn. I did not have the means to hire and retain an attorney to help me with my case, and after speaking with a friend about... my situation, they reached out to Edward to see what he thought. Edward called me and asked me to provide details. During the first call with him, not only did he have great advice on how to deal with my situation, he was very kind, thoughtful, and reassuring, and was concerned with me personally. He helped me to get through what could have been a mess if I had tried to do it on my own and guided me step-by-step through the process. If you need someone that is a top-notch professional, and just a great person, hire Edward. You will be getting the best.

Posted by Gene | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly effective professional attorney.

Edward Wallace was my personal injury attorney representing me in an auto accident case. I was rear-ended at high speed and my car was totaled at night in the middle of the desert. The driver had no license or insurance so it was very likely that might not receive a settlement at all even though I ha...d uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage does not cover me in the ways I thought it did and my insurance company was extremely resistant to dealing with me about this right from the start. I was referred to Edward by someone I trust, and although I did not know what to expect from him he handled every aspect of the case in a highly professional manner and let me know how we would proceed, and that my case deserved to get the full value of the policy limits. The insurance company fought this every step of the way but with Edward's knowledge and professionalism in dealing with the insurance company, and communicating with my medical professionals and me, they did offer a settlement of the full policy limits after several very low ball offers. Edward did a great job working with everyone involved, from my insurance company and medical professionals, to my employer, law enforcement offices, and me. His professionalism and way of getting things to the next step made all the difference in my case, and I feel very lucky to have had Edward Wallace as my attorney. He got me the best possible results in a reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend him as a personal injury attorney.

Edward Wallace

Replied last September 13, 2021

Gene - Thank you for the good review. Very much appreciated and I'm glad we were able to get your matter resolved.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A mother just lost her son

My son passed away last year in the middle of divorcing process. My soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law refused to leave the property I bought, refuse to pay for the mortgage, and refuse to return the money they promised to pay. My family and I had tried to nicely talk to the soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law.... However, we can't get the house nor the money back. Edward helped us find a legal path to solve the complex family drama. He was very patient, through, supportive in every step away. When we had questions or concerns, he always made time for us and tried to find the best solution. He also listened to us and represented our position very clearly while protecting our legal rights. He gave a sense of peace to us in the middle of chaos. Really appreciate his help. We will definitely consult with him again if we encounter any other legal issue in the future.

Posted by Jay | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Stellar Experience

Working with Edward "Ted" Wallace was a very positive and pleasurable experience. Ted is very knowledgeable, responsive and willing to listen to your thoughts and incorporate them into the law issue that was at hand. At no time did I feel he did not have the company or myself in the best interest and... definitely explained the options we had, both legally and emotionally, through the 2 cases that we worked together on.

Posted by Jennifer | January 22, 2019 | Business

True professional

I consulted with Ed Wallace for a business matter. (Start up business guidance) He was very knowledgeable and quick to respond. I have dealt with attorneys in the past who obviously were very busy but sometimes took days to respond to my calls or emails. Ed always responds in a timely manner! Even wh...en in court he has responded to my message that he will call me back soon. He is always very professional but you can tell he truly cares about his clients. I will absolutely use him again AND refer to friends in the future!!

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Edward Sterling Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacques Tushinsky-Fox

Litigation lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Edward is a fantastic litigation attorney. Any litigant would be in great hands!"

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Michael Peters

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Edward Wallace for several years. He is an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients, and an excellent strategist during litigation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Featured Jury Verdict, Verdict Search

2016

Top Verdict, Verdict Search

1986

American Jurisprudence - Contracts, American Inn of Court

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Edward S. Wallace

1989 - 1989

Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney

1988 - 1994

Associate, Kinkle, Rodiger & Spriggs, Pa

Associations

2016 - Present

The CLM

Member

2014 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kanaan v Southbay Automotive, dba Meineke Car Care

Claimant won at arbitration and was awarded $80,000 plus costs and attorneys fees

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Education

1988

Western State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Importance of A Living Trust

Living Trust In A Nutshell

2016

"It's Your Estate"

Planning For Incapacity

Languages

English

Activity

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