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also known as Edward J. Rutyna, Solution Law, APC
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.
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16580 Harbor Blvd., Suite K, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
16162 Beach Blvd Suite 300, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
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Posted by Analiza Bolt | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Lawyer for Workers Comp Cases
I consulted and hired Edward Rutyna back in January of this year (2020). I have worked for over 25 years and never had to file a workers comp claim until now. Therefore, I have no idea on the process of it all. Prior to working with Mr. Rutyna, I have consulted with two other Law Firms. The first one...
Posted by Mayra | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent
Working with Edward was a Pleasure he is a great attorney very responsible answer my emails and calls all the time also very helpful we settled the case and less than a month a received my money from my Worker’s Compensation case which is great I am very pleased with his work and will recommend him t...
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Terrific Worker Compensation Attny
I am a former Workers Compensation examiner/Consultant. I know Mr. Rutyna from the days I was an adjuster. I was and am always impressed with his knowledge and experience in the Workers Compensation ever-changing laws. When there was a complicated issue, I would always first consult him, prior to oth...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
One of the top Work Comp Lawyers in OC
I was extremely pleased with the Settlement EDWARD J. RUTYNA just procured for me, who works with attorney Mastroni. I found this firm online in 2018 - and (after just settling my Work Comp case, several months later) - I now consider Edward prob. among the top Work Comp. lawyers in OC. I ...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2019 | Workers Compensation
Very patient and knowledgeable attorney
Had a very informative consult with Mr. Rutyna today. I was very impressed with his knowledge of Workman Comp. and WCMSA. Both can be very complicated and confusing. Mr. Rutyna guided me through the process and brought up scenarios that I could never have imagined. His knowledge is priceless. ...
"It is clear from John's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney."
"Mr. Rutyna is an excellent work comp attorney in our area. He is knowledgeable and cares about his clients"
"I endorse Mr. Rutyna. He has vast experience representing both injured workers and insurance carriers, giving him a distinct ability to assess claims and provide sound advice."
"Ed is an excellent attorney, extremely knowledgeable, and experienced in Workers Compensation Law. He knows how to get results and is a great advocate for his clients."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Edward is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this excellent lawyer. Mr. Rutyna is an expert in his practice areas and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rutyna is an expert in his practice areas and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"Edward is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Edward is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed knows the work comp world, both sides. He will get a top notch settlement for you."
"Ed Rutyna is an insightful commentator here at Avvo. His reviews and endorsements indicate that he is a lawyer who has worked to earn the trust and respect of his clients and peers alike. I endorse Edward Rutyna, Esq."
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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
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
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
Defense judgment for my client
Favorable trial decision finding a work injury
Settlement
Prenuptial agreement obtained
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Confidential employment separation agreement reached
Settlement
case still pending with benefits continuing
Petition for writ of review denied.
Permanent Total Disability Finding
Defendant uninsured employer's writ denied.
94% permanent disability award
Petitioner's petition for writ of review denied
Petitioner's petition for writ of review denied
Settlement after multiple hearings
2007
LL.M - Master of Laws
1985
Juris Doctorate
1982
B.A.
2004
Workers' Compensation Claims- Why Cases are Won or Lost at the Mandatory Settlement Conference
1998
workers' compensation practice
1996
workers' compensation practice
1994
Workers' Compensation Practice Update
1988
Appellate Practice
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