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Victoria Lindenauer
also known as Lindenauer Mediation
About Victoria
Biography
After more than 25 years litigating on the central coast, I became passionately focused on mediation and began making the transition to full-time mediator. After completing intensive training at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law (ranked the number one dispute resolution program by U.S. News and World Report for the seventh consecutive year), I began settling cases at a high rate privately and through the Court(s).
You may be wondering what is different about me. I am told by mediation participants that I have a unique ability to read and understand people, to diffuse tense and emotional situations, and to quickly identify intangibles that might be interfering with settlement. These attributes work well in combination with my penchant for diplomacy and my long history evaluating and resolving my own civil cases. My approach is focused, efficient,cost-effective, and results oriented. I have developed a reputation for persistence and enthusiasm and I will follow up at no additional cost on any matter I have mediated, until it is settled!
My background gives me credibility and an “ear” with both the defense and plaintiff bar. My legal career began in insurance defense as an associate with Archbald & Spray (1986-1992), progressed to a partnership of mixed plaintiff and defense work at McIvers & Lindenauer (1992-1994), and ultimately led me to a solo practice in plaintiff PI (beginning in 1994).
I am an approved mediator by Santa Barbara Superior Court, Ventura Superior Court and San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
I mediate many types of personal injury and business matters. I look forward to working with you to settle your next case!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Mediation
50%
15 years
Personal Injury
50%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Lindenauer Victoria, Law Offices Of
PO Box 30306, Santa Barbara, CA, 93130-0306
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Victoria Lindenauer's Reviews
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Posted by Deb | January 11, 2012
Best of the Best
I found Victoria to be an exceptional Lawyer. She kept me very well informed through my case. She was very friendly, professional and easy to speak with. I felt very comfortable putting my full trust in her. She would be highly recommended by me.
Posted by Barbara | October 24, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Rental Property
Clear understanding of my rights, working with the bank and outstanding bills to preserve my credit.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2010 | Personal Injury
Integrity and Commitment
Victoria Lindenauer’s professional skill and integrity are of the highest caliber. This was evident from the moment she agreed to take on my very stressful personal injury case. Not only did she keep me apprised of the developments in the case every step of the way, she was committed to achieving th...
Posted by Christie | August 24, 2010
Results
I have known Ms.Lindenauer for more than 8 years. She was highly recommended to me by a friend . I have found Ms.Lindenauer to be extremely thorough in her analysis of my case and a pleasure to work with. She combines her knowledge and expertise in obtaining the best results for her clients. Ms.Li...
Posted by Linda | August 24, 2010
Honest and hard-working!
I have consulted Ms. Lindenauer on many issues and have found her to be extremely knowledgeable. If she does not know the answer (rarely) she finds it and then gets back to me! She also has a calming manner and excellent judgement. I recommend her without reservation.
Victoria Lindenauer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
"Victoria is an excellent mediator. She is dedicated and works hard to get cases resolved to the parties' satisfaction. She is an asset to the profession and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lindenauer is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in CA. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. If I needed a personal injury attorney she is the first and only call I would make or who I would refer my clients to."
"Victoria is an icon among personal injury attorneys in the Central Coast. Thoroughly prepared and professional, she takes on the insurance industry! Highly recommend to clients who need an attorney in Santa Barbara area. Deirdre Frank, Personal Injury Litigator in Ventura, CA."
"Professional and Capable. Ms. Lindenauer was representing an injured party in a motor vehicle accident with serious injuries and my office handled the defense of the driver. During the entire time of the case, Ms. Lindenauer was professional in all aspects. She did not make civil discovery the usual wrestling match and was always able to provide the necessary backup for her client’s injury claims. The case resolved without a trial for an appropriate amount. I found she was a very capable adversary for her client. I would recommend her to others in need of a skilled personal injury attorney in the Santa Barbara area. I endorse this lawyer."
"Victoria was a strong advocate for her client, but remained professional and courteous throughout litigation and trial."
"I have worked with Vicki on several cases. I have also referred clients to Vicki. Vicki has an unusual combination of what might be called "lawyerly" skills and care and concern for her clients. She is very energetic, and is relentless when it comes to gathering the facts necessary to put on the client's case in court. She is very familiar with the insurance issues which inevitably arise in personal-injury cases. She is unafraid of taking cases involving severe injuries, and possible high amounts of damages. But she also makes herself available to clients for "smaller" cases which other lawyers might reject. Either way, she is always caring for her clients and, in my opinion, gets good results for them."
"Vicki is a very caring and competent attorney. She is always well prepared and goes the extra mile for her clients to get them the best results possible. I would not hesitate to recommend her to folks in the Santa Barbara area who are looking for a personal injury attorney."
"Vicki is a terrific attorney and conscientous counselor and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Victoria is a wonderful, caring individual and attorney. Her attention to detail and desire to produce the greatest possible outcome for her clients sets her apart from other attorneys. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a personal injury attorney to call Victoria."
"After working with Vicki on several matters, I am very impressed and strongly recommend her for any type of personal injury case. In fact, I refer cases to her because I know she will do a fantastic job. She is very savvy, and consistently gets extraordinary results for her clients. More than that, she is much more concerned for her clients' welfare than any lawyer I have met in 20 years of practice. A person simply could not find a better lawyer for their case than Vicki."
"Her initial background was insurance defense, so her insight into claims departments and defense attorneys is a huge benefit. She is aggressive when necessary and works hard for her clients. I have referred personal injury clients to her, and that is perhaps the best recommendation of all."
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Experience
Honors
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Dean's List scholar, UC Santa Barbara
1981
Highest Achievement- Wills and Trusts, Matthew Bender
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Volunteer Tutor, Westside Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara
1994 - Present
President, Law Offices of Victoria Lindenauer, A Professional Law Corporation
2011 - 2015
Settlement Master/Court Approved Mediator, Superior Courts, Santa Barbara and Ventura
1992 - 1994
Partner, McIvers & Lindenauer
1986 - 1992
Senior Attorney, Archbald & Spray
Associations
2005 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
1998 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1986 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember various years
1985 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
United States District Court for the Central District of California
2000 - 2015
American Inns of Court chapterMember
1986 - 1992
Santa Barbara Barristers ClubMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ms. W vs. Anonymous
$275,000.
Minor v. Anonymous
$200,000
Ms. T v. Anonymous
$90,000
Mr. L. vs. Anonymous
$500,000
S. v. C.
$168,000
Ms. Anonymous v. Trucking Company
$475,000
Mr. K vs. Anonymous
$100,000
Education
2012
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law
1985
Santa Barbara COL
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Ethics Instruction
Ethics
2003
Santa Barbara High School
Career Counseling
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When offered a settlement
10 Jan 2017
Q&A
Grounds to sue store for broken bag causing goods to damage my foot?
22 Jul 2009