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Stephen Dane Counts
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Biography
Proud Litigation and Trial Lawyer Stephen D. Counts focuses his practice on Employment Law and Bodily Injury at Smaili & Associates, P.C. Since 2004, Mr. Counts has been advocating for individuals affected by others' misconduct. He values the role of trial by jury in safeguarding rights, winning numerous favorable verdicts and settlements. Mr. Counts' academic credentials include a Political Science degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. Licensed to practice in all California courts and multiple federal districts, he maintains membership in CAALA, CAOC, and OCTLA. His work is cited in Verdict Search and Daily Journal, with prominent appellate achievements like Olsen v. Reid. At Smaili & Associates, Mr. Counts provides dedicated attention and maintains open communication with clients, emphasizing respect and individualized care throughout the legal process.
I am an experienced Employment and Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with a passion for helping individuals obtain justice.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
80%
Personal Injury
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Smaili & Associates, PC
(866) 972-7693
Mobile
(714) 547-4710
Fax
2114 North Broadway, Second Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
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Posted by Michele | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent work Steve Counts!
I'm beyond pleased! Mr. Counts represented me in a dog bite case. From day one he was right on top of my case. Anytime I would call or email he would answer right then or shortly after. He always would explain the process and answered all my questions. Never once did I ever feel like I wasn't firs...
Stephen Dane Counts's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve is a good guy and a great attorney. He handles his clients with care and is a top notch attorney."
"Great guy and attorney. I highly recommend Stephen to anyone in need of an accident attorney in Orange County."
"Stephen Counts is one of the few attorneys that I go to when I have questions or concerns regarding personal injury. His integrity and knowledge are unmatched. He is widely respected in Orange County as one of the finest personal injury trial attorneys there are. On a personal level, Stephen is an active and committed Christian - I trust his pursuit of justice and his commitment to serving every one of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked firsthand with Steve, I can say that he is extremely knowledgeable, highly respected, and is very responsive to his client's needs. Steve took a case that most would not, zealously defended it, and obtained a million+ settlement, which far exceeded anyone’s expectations. Steve puts the client’s interests first in every case he handles, whether it be a smaller simple matter or a complex multi-million-dollar litigation case. He takes great care of each of his clients, which is paramount. When joining forces with Steve I know that my clients are in competent hands. He is very aggressive in regards to settling and litigating cases and will stop at nothing to ensure that the clients receive the maximum settlement possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If you are looking for that rare combination of street fighter and intellectual in an attorney to handle a serious or catosptrophic injury claim, Stephen Counts is that attorney. Stephen's first personal injury jury trial fresh out of law school went for $250,000 when Allstate was offering only $100,000 to his seriously injured, 70 year old, client. Personal injury litigation is all Steve has ever done. On the intellectual side, Steve has published opinions on topics ranging from health insurance reimbursement issues to apportionement of liability for construction site accidents. However, the most important thing about Stephen is his passion to get the best possible result for his clients. Stephen is one of just a handful of attorneys I would trust with my serious or catostrophic, personal injury claim and that is why I strongly endorse Stephen on this AVVO site."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Graduate - Plaintiff Trial Academy, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
2016
Graduate - Trojan Horse Trial Academy, Trojan Horse Method
Associations
2004 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA)Member
2004 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)Member
2004 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Orrante v. Lira
$250,000 settlement at medation
Moon v. Plew
$150,000
Bueschel vs. Barrington
$250,000 settlement
Tranell Brown v. Pelayo
$1,250,000 Settlement
Margaret Olsen v. Reid
$250,000 jury verdict
Education
2003
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Biannual Speaking Engagement
Safety Trends and Personal Injury
Publications
2017
James Publishing publication
DED
2016
James Publishing publication
Personal Injury Handbook
2007
Daily Journal
Notable Verdicts: Olsen v. Reid (OCSC Case No. 05CC09061)
2007
Verdict Search
Olsen v. Reid (OCSC Case No. 05CC09061)
2007
Lexis Nexis - Verdicts
Olsen v. Reid (OCSC Case No. 05CC09061)
2007
AAJ Press
Notable Verdicts: Olsen v. Reid (OCSC Case No. 05CC09061)
2006
State Constitutional Law
Contributing Editor
2003
Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review
Editorial Board
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Drunk driver's insurance denied my claim and I have no insurance, can i still recover damages to my truck?
05 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can I sue for lost wages in small claims court?
08 Jun 2017
Q&A
I walked away from being hit by a car on my bicycle. Ididnt feel the need to call an ambulance or the police. Can I still file
03 May 2017