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Edward John Rutyna
also known as Edward J. Rutyna, Solution Law, APC
About Edward
Biography
In 2019 I joined Solution Law, APC, on Harbor Blvd. in Fountain Valley as part of a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals that focus on personal injury as well as business, employment, real estate, and trust litigation as well as criminal defense matters in both federal and California courts. A former police officer heads our criminal defense practice. Many staff members are bilingual in Vietnamese.
Early evening and Saturday appointments are available.
I continue to handle workers' compensation cases at both Solution Law and at The Law Offices of Frank J. Mastroni in Huntington Beach.
In workers' compensation cases, we have turned around multiple denied claims into accepted cases in which our clients receive surgeries paid for by the insurance company as well as disability benefits followed by favorable settlements. Our firm does not push our clients into early settlements, but instead, we litigate for medical treatment and indemnity benefits, trying cases often. Since 1987 I have tried over two-hundred workers' compensation cases, often on difficult and novel issues. In addition, I have authored over twenty briefs before the California Court of Appeal on workers' compensation issues.
Legal volunteer work includes service since 1991 as a volunteer judge (judge pro tempore) at various venues of the California Division of Workers' Compensation as well as a small claims and traffic court judge in Orange County. Also, I have served four terms on the Board of Directors of a Homeowners' Association with two terms as president during a period of construction defect litigation and two terms on the Board of Directors, including a term as vice-president, of another homeowners' association.
My legal career started in the Huntington Beach City Attorney's office where I served as a Deputy City Attorney from 1986 to 1988 and on a contract basis as an outside attorney until 2003.
In personal injury matters, Solution Law fronts all costs and works on a contingency fee such that our clients never pay anything out-of-pocket. All fees and costs are deducted from the award or settlement.
In workers' compensation matters, there are no upfront costs or fees for injured workers with claims before the California workers' compensation courts. Our fees are usually 15% of any award or settlement subject to approval by a California Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
36 years | 150 cases
Workers Compensation
30%
40 years | 3,000 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
40 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-550 per hour
Contingency
15%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Solution Law
16580 Harbor Blvd., Suite K, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
The Law Offices of Frank J. Mastroni, APC
16162 Beach Blvd Suite 300, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
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Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Injury
I am very thankful that I had Edward as my legal council. He was very knowledgeable, dependable and available during my case. We were always in complete communication at all times. Most importantly, he walked me through each path, choices , legal battles with complete understanding. He had a list o...
Posted by Bran | April 27, 2022
An honest and empathetic attorney.
Went in for a consultation and he was very straight forward and did not rush me to signing a contract, but advised me what's best for my own interest.
Posted by Yesenia | April 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Worker comp
I am truly grateful for Mr.edward he was able to get all the proper medical care for me and guide me thru the whole process.. He makes sure u are fully aware of the updates of ur case what he keeps in touch with you at least once a week just to make you are okay and if you need anything which is th...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KIND!
Mr. Rutyna is very personable and has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of the legal system. His years of experience, keen attention to details and long standing history with best ways to get accurate results stand out. He took the time to listen to my concerns, equally provided me with knowl...
Posted by Marianne | October 13, 2020 | Employment & Labor
Great Guidance from Mr. Rutyna
I called Mr. Rutnya's office seeking advice on a particular workplace situation. I was able to speak to him right away, and he really took time and listened to the circumstances, and gave me some "straight talk" on the path that I needed to take with this! Very grateful for the true consultation, a...
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"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Edward's attention to detail is without equal and he is an expert in not only tax (we attended LL.M program together a decade ago and have maintained contact) but of course his main area which is Worker Comp. Very fine individual, pleasure to work with, and I would hire him without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Workers' Compensation Law SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV rated, Martindale- Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale -Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale- Hubbell
2006
Excellence for the Future Award - Tax Ethics, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education (CALI)
1998
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Judge Pro Tempore, Long Beach District Office, California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas
2011 - 2012
Associate, Bradford & Barthel
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Zurich Insurance Company
1996 - 2005
Attorney-Owner, Law Office of Edward J. Rutyna
1996 - 1997
Judge Pro Tempore, Orange County Municipal Court
1991 - 2004
Judge Pro Tempore, California Workers Compensation Appeals Board
1991 - 1992
Arbitrator, Attorney-Client Dispute Program, Long Beach Bar Association
1990 - 1995
Instructor, Santa Ana College
1988 - 1996
Attorney- Associate then Partner, Mouser Channels & Giddens
1985 - 1988
Deputy City Attorney, City of Huntington Beach
Associations
1986 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1997 - 2002
Pier Colony Homeowners AssociationBoard of Directors
1995 - 2007
State Bar of California Board of Legal SpecializationCertified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law
1994 - 1997
Green Valley Homeowners AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Judgment for attorney client after a short trial in a malpractice suit
Defense judgment for my client
Confidential v. Confidential
Favorable trial decision finding a work injury
Confidential v. Confidential
Settlement
Confidential
Prenuptial agreement obtained
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential v. Confidential
Settlement
John Doe v. Confidential
case still pending with benefits continuing
Rufus Speaks v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Petition for writ of review denied.
John Doe v. Los Angeles County
Permanent Total Disability Finding
Cal-Tech Precision, Inc., uninsured, v. WCAB
Defendant uninsured employer's writ denied.
John Doe v. a self-insured county
94% permanent disability award
Richard Martinez v. WCAB (Boeing Corporation)
Petitioner's petition for writ of review denied
James Lacy v. City of Huntington Beach
Petitioner's petition for writ of review denied
Jane Doe v. The Harford
Settlement after multiple hearings
Education
2007
Chapman University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1985
George Washington University National Law Center
Juris Doctorate
1982
Boston College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2004
Training seminar for Orange County workers' compensation insurance professionals
Workers' Compensation Claims- Why Cases are Won or Lost at the Mandatory Settlement Conference
1998
Orange County Bar Association Workers' Comp section meeting
workers' compensation practice
1996
California Workers' Compensation Practice Update
workers' compensation practice
1994
California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Workers' Compensation Practice Update
1988
Orange County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section Meeting
Appellate Practice
Languages
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Objection for AME supplemental report
30 Sep 2024
Q&A
When is it considered a sufficient amount of time in CA to wait for someone to be considered MMI after workers comp?
08 Dec 2023
Q&A
Being a business owner does that affect my workers compensation ?
29 Nov 2023
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Mileage Reimbursement in California Workers' Compensation Claims- 2021 Update
16 Mar 2019
Legal Guide
Temporary Total Disability in the California Workers' Compensation System- 2017 Update
16 Jul 2017
Legal Guide
Immigration and California Workers' Compensation Benefits: A Guide for Undocumented Workers
10 Aug 2015