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
11 years
36 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1985 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 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 |
Dean's List scholar | UC Santa Barbara | 1985 |
Highest Achievement- Wills and Trusts | Matthew Bender | 1981 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Volunteer Tutor | Westside Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara | 2010 - Present |
President | Law Offices of Victoria Lindenauer, A Professional Law Corporation | 1994 - Present |
Settlement Master/Court Approved Mediator | Superior Courts, Santa Barbara and Ventura | 2011 - 2015 |
Partner | McIvers & Lindenauer | 1992 - 1994 |
Senior Attorney | Archbald & Spray | 1986 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2005 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Member | 1998 - Present |
Santa Barbara County Bar Association | Member various years | 1986 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1985 - Present |
United States District Court for the Central District of California | N/A |
American Inns of Court chapter | Member | 2000 - 2015 |
Santa Barbara Barristers Club | Member | 1986 - 1992 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law | 2012 | |
Santa Barbara COL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Univ of California Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Ethics Instruction | Ethics | 2008 |
Santa Barbara High School | Career Counseling | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Randal Moore, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.
Richard Spencer, Mediation Attorney on Apr 17, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Randal Moore, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.
Richard Spencer, Mediation Attorney on Apr 17, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Brian Palmucci, Unknown Attorney on Aug 11, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Bradley Fisher, Unknown Attorney on Mar 9, 2012
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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.
Patrick Donovan, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 21, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Deirdre Frank, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Paul Bielaczyc, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Jill Friedman, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Victoria was a strong advocate for her client, but remained professional and courteous throughout litigation and trial.
Dennis Shea, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Randi Klein, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Tyrone Maho, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vicki is a terrific attorney and conscientous counselor and advocate.
Steven Wolvek, Personal injury Attorney on May 15, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
David Reinard, Personal injury Attorney on May 5, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Robert Olson, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 15, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.