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Boris Eli Efron

also known as Boris E. Efron

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12 reviews
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 47 years

Insurance Lawyer at Portola Valley, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents ... +11 more

130 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

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About Boris

Biography

BORIS E. EFRON was born in Lvov, Russia, and emigrated to the United States in 1960. He has been a resident of Menlo Park, California since 1962.

Boris Efron received his Bachelor of Science...

Practice Areas

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Other 9%

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Business 7%

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Car Accident 7%

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Construction and Development 7%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 7%

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Employment and Labor 7%

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Insurance 7%

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Land Use and Zoning 7%

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Lawsuits and Disputes 7%

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Life Insurance 7%

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Litigation 7%

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Medical Malpractice 7%

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Personal Injury 7%

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Wrongful Death 7%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Location

Law Offices of Boris E. Efron

130 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA, 94028

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Posted by Anisa | November 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent job!

Mr. Boris Efron was our car accident attorney for many years. Navigating the aftermath of an accident — from dealing with insurance companies to managing medical bills — was overwhelming, but he and his team took everything off our plate and handled every detail with care and professionalism. Comm...unication was excellent. Our calls and emails were always answered promptly, and any complex legal terms were explained clearly and patiently. We always felt informed, supported, and genuinely cared for. Thanks to Mr. Efron’s expertise, dedication, and determination, we achieved a settlement that far exceeded our expectations. He truly fought for us and ensured we received the treatment and compensation we deserved. Mr. Efron is not only highly knowledgeable and experienced, but also fair, generous, and someone who consistently goes the extra mile for his clients. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a compassionate, diligent, and truly exceptional car accident attorney.

Posted by Sabrine | October 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grateful for an attorney who believed in my case.

I came to the law offices of Boris E. Efron for my personal injury case. I didn’t think I had much chance of success. He believed otherwise. Boris guided me through a long process, and after nearly five years, helped me reach a solid settlement. His professionalism, persistence, and communication ma...de all the difference. I truly appreciate the countless hours and work he and his entire team put in!

Posted by Nika | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolutely the best lawyer

Boris is an excellent, knowledgeable, and caring attorney -- I could not recommend him enough. Boris took my highly complicated, multi-year case and skillfully brought it to a successful close. Boris showed care every step of the way. His attention to detail is phenomenal, as well as his creativit...y to navigate through complex issues. I highly recommend Boris Efron as a seasoned attorney, I certainly received the best care and service from him.

Posted by Tom | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Success with Boris Efron Law Office!

When we first contacted the Law Offices of Boris Efron through a referral, we had little hope for a positive outcome due to the nature of our case. However, Boris, Gail, and their incredible support team took on our case and far exceeded our expectations. They were patient and persistent, guiding us ...through a process that was entirely new to us. Their expertise and determination to see the case through were truly remarkable, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We wouldn’t want to be on the opposing side. We highly recommend Boris and his team!

Posted by Natasha | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Boris Efron - Excellence Professionalism, and Leadership

I am extremely thankful to Boris Efron and his firm for helping me in a very severe injury case. His firm works entirely on word of mouth referrals from former clients. That is how we found and hired the Efron Firm. I was really fascinated with Boris Efron’s professionalism, excellence and leadership... in the field of catastrophic injury. I was involved in a rollover car crash and suffered serious injuries. The California Highway Patrol ignored my statement about what happened and blamed me for this accident. Boris Efron used an accident reconstruction expert's scientific analysis to prove that I was right. This forced my insurance company and the other person's insurance company to reverse their analysis of responsibility. The insurance company for the man who crossed into my lane paid the limit of his auto insurance policy. As an ultimate litigation strategist, Boris Efron ensured the maximized recovery payment. I highly appreciate Boris Efron’s knowledge, experience in the law, commitment, trust, and caring attitude in my case. He is probably the only senior partner in a great firm who can always be reached in an emergency.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Law Offices of Boris E. Efron

Education

1977

California Western School of Law

JD

1972

Oregon State University

BS

Languages

Russian

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