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Eric Vaughn Traut

Eric Vaughn Traut

 This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

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  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed

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Eric Vaughn Traut
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Eric Traut distinguished himself early as one of the top trial attorneys in Southern California when he was recognized as the youngest winner of the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year award in the history of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association.  He has been selected by his peers to the list of Super Lawyers, including the “Top 50 Orange County” and “Top 100 Southern California” lists that featured him in Los Angeles Magazine consecutively for ten years and is honored to be named to the

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Practice areas

  1. Personal injury: 75%

    As the youngest winner ever of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association’s prestigious Trial Lawyer of the year award, Eric Traut distinguished himself as one of the top trial attorneys in Southern California. He has been selected by his peers through votes tallied by Los Angeles Magazine as one of the top 50 Super Lawyers in Orange County for 2008 thru 2011, and has been named by the magazine as a Super Lawyer in 2004 through 2011. He was the youngest member ever admitted to the Orange Coun

    27 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Wrongful death: 25%

    27 years, 250 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Korean

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199004/01/2017

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  1. Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension
    issued in CA, 2013

    updated

    This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

    Eric’s comment: “This was probation after I had obtained advice from two ethics lawyers who advised it was proper to charge fees as work was performed. Our firm focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases which this has no relation to whatsoever. Review the endorsements below for the truth about my practice and reputation.”

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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DiplomateAmerican Board of Trial Advocates2016
Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2016
Best Law FirmsBest Lawyers in America2016
Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2015
"Top 100 Southern California" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2014
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2014
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2014
Alumni Hall of FameWestern State Law School2013
"Top 100 Southern California" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2013
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2013
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2013
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2012
Top LawyerOC Metro Magazine2012
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2012
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2011
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2011
Top LawyerOC Metro Magazine2011
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2010
OC LookOrange Coast Magazine2010
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2010
Angelo Palmieri Civility AwardBanyard Inn of Court2009
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2009
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2009
Alumni of the YearWestern State University Alumni Association2008
"Top 50 Orange County" Super LawyersLos Angeles Magazine2008
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2008
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2007
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2006
Southern California Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2005
Trial Lawyer of the YearOrange County Trial Lawyers Association2003
AV PreeminentMartindale-HubbellN/A
Work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerTraut Firm1990 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaContinuing Education Committee, Member2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaLegislative Committee, Member2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember, Advocates Club2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember, President’s Club2016 - Present
Banyard Inn of CourtCo-President with Chris Wesierski2016 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember, Board of Governors2016 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesNational Representative2015 - Present
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of CourtInn Liaison2008 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationChairperson of College of Trial Advocacy2004 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember2000 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates - Orange County ChapterAdvocate1998 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember, Advocates ClubN/A
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember, President's ClubN/A
Banyard Inn of CourtCo-PresidentN/A
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of GovernorsN/A
Orange County Bar FoundationPresident2014 - 2014
American Board of Trial Advocates - Orange County ChapterPresident2010 - 2010
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard Member2009 - 2011
Lex RomanaPresident2005 - 2006
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard Member2002 - 2003
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident2002 - 2002
Consumer Attorneys Association of CaliforniaMember1990 - 1990
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1990 - 1990
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember1990 - 1990
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Naruko v. Pechanga Indian Reservation$2.88M
Bailey v. United States$4.76 million
Sorensen v. Vernola Family Trust$2.1 million
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Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
O.C. Attorney Journal"Traut Awards $1000 Higher Education Scholarship"2016
OC Attorney JournalEric Featured in OC Attorney Journal for Involvement in OC Bar Foundation Fundraising Efforts with OC Marathon2016
OC Attorney JournalEric Featured in OC Attorney Journal for Speaking at Ventura County Bar Assoc.2016
LA Daily News“New Law Mandates All Limited Civil Cases Be Handled As Expedited Jury Trials”2016
Orange County Register"O.C. woman awarded $2.8 million after fall"2016
O.C. Attorney JournalOrange County Attorney Journal Commends Eric for Community Involvement2016
Malibu TimesAssembly Passes Rehab Restriction Bill – Passages Sued for Wrongful Death2016
OC Attorney JournalOC Attorney Journal Features Eric for OC Marathon Fundraiser2016
Los Angeles Times Newport Beach"Attorney Awards $1000 Scholarship"2015
Daily Journal"Expedited Trials No Hit With Most Lawyers.”2015
Orange County Register“What’s the Value of Kelly Thomas’ Life? Father’s Lawsuit Vs. Fullerton Seeks Police Accountability”2015
Orange County Register"Newport Beach Bans New Jet Pack Businesses for Six Months"2014
Orange County Register"Santa Ana People In The News: Students Earn Honors For Academic Achievements”2014
Orange County Attorney Journal“Big Career Built on Small Cases”2014
California Lawyer MagazineExpedited Jury Trials: California has embraced an innovation: holding civil jury trials in a single day2014
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Advocate“The One Day Jury Trial”2014
Orange County Attorney Journal“Community News: Expedited Jury Trial Seminar”2014
CEO World Magazine“Traut Firm Announces New Hire of personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney Pamela Liosi”2014
Yahoo Finance"Eric Traut of the Traut Firm Lends a Hand to Santa Ana Students Through Project SELF Legal Internship Program"2014
Orange County Register“Suit Filed Against Convicted Voyeur”2013
Western State College of Law Message from the Dean"Alumni Highlights"2013
Law360"Wildfire Victims Seek Share of $69M Award from Insurers"2012
Orange County Bar Foundation"Spotlight - Eric Traut"2012
CBS News Los Angeles“Accused Salon Shooter Reveals…No Motive”2012
OC Weekly"Scott Evans Dekraai Sued by Families of Two of the Eight People He Allegedly Murdered"2011
Orange County Register“Seal Beach Shooting: Second Family Files Suit”2011
Orange County Register“Seal Beach Shootings: Family Files Lawsuit”2011
Los Angeles Times“Garden Grove Man Files Suit Against Firestone Over Burn Injuries”2011
Book on Representing Plaintiffs in Personal Injury Cases“Out-Strategizing the Defense in a Personal Injury Lawsuit: Key Pointers"2011
Patch“Suit Filed in Salon Massacre”2011
Orange County Register“Transient Set on Fire Sues His Assailant”2011
Orange County Register“Suit: Porche Driver Blames H.B. for His Injuries in Crash”2011
Orange County Register“Settlement Reached in Condom-In-Soup Case”2010
Orange County Register“Teen Gets $30,000 From City After Waveboard Crash”2010
OC Weekly“Waiter, There’s a Used Condom in My French Onion Soup”2009
Chicago Tribune“Man Finds Condom in French Onion Soup”2009
Orange County Register“Claim: Slopes Left Dry Fueled Freeway Complex Fire”2008
OC Weekly“Freeway Complex Fire Legal Claim! Ding-Ding-Ding! Freeway Complex Fire Legal Claim!”2008
Orange County Register“Yorba Linda Couple Files $1.8 Million Claim For Damages After Fire”2008
Orange County Register“Sense Of Privacy Shattered”2006
The Gavel"Litigation on a Shoestring"2003
Los Angeles Times“Bid to Reform Consumer Act Gains Steam”2002
Reviewer for publication by the National Center for State Courts“Short, Summary & Expedited: The Evolution of Civil Jury Trials”N/A
Education
School nameMajorDegreeGraduated
Western State University College of LawN/AlawN/A
California State University, FullertonN/AundergraduateN/A
Speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Ventura County Bar Association“Expedited Jury Trials”2016
Sonoma Travel Seminar"Expedited Jury Trials"2016
IALOC April Meeting - MCLE with Eric Traut and Pam Liosi“Expedited Jury Trials MCLE”2016
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles“UM/UIM Claims from First Contact to Conclusion” Auto-Matic Accident Cases Seminar2016
CAALA Vegas"Motorcycles: Lane Splitting and Comparative Fault"2016
Judges' NightAward Presenter for Superior Court Clerk of the Year2015
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaExpedited Jury Trials2015
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesTrial Skills2015
ABOTA SeminarActual Expedited Civil Jury Trial Presented by the Orange County Chapter of ABOTA2015
Whittier School of Law“Motions in Limine”2014
Orange County Bar Association Ethics CLE“Civility and Professionalism: A View from the Bench and Bar”2014
Legal Internship Recognition DinnerEmcee for Project SELF Legal Internship Recognition Dinner2014
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesUnique issues in automobile cases2014
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMIST: Making It Successful in Trial2014
College of Trial AdvocacyTrial Advocacy2013
Combined Claims Conference“Expedited Jury Trials in California”2012
Specialty Credits SeminarEthics2011
Palm Springs ConventionJury selection under time constraints2011
Orange County Trial Lawyers Monthly Dinner MeetingExpedited Trials2011
Newport Harbor Bar Association DinnerExpedited Trials & Jury Selection Under Time Restraints2011
Las Vegas ConventionWhat Jurors Like and Dislike in MIST Cases2011
College of Trial AdvocacyTrial Preparation - The Last 90 Days2011
College of Trial AdvocacyDemonstrative Evidence at Trial2011
San Francisco ConventionJury Selection2010
Robert A. Banyard Inn Monthly Dinner MeetingEffective Cross Examination2010

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Robert Thomas Bryson

Robert Bryson, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Eric for the past couple years on an insurance bad faith case. Eric's insight, courtroom presence and legal acumen is above reproach. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a highly qualified and professional trial lawyer. I look forward to working with Eric in the future.

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Charles Anthony Piccuta

Charles Piccuta, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Eric is a top notch trial attorney. If you go with him you are getting the best.

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Cost

RATESOTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency fees
    A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    25%-40%
  • Offers fixed fee-services
    Fixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
    Always

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Traut Firm

5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA, 92707

Office (714) 835-7000

http://www.trautfirm.com/

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