$ 625-625 per hour
Growing up in Culver City in the late 50's, I came from a home where my father worked in tool and die design for the airline industry, and he punched in and out with a timecard everyday. I learned about hard work and struggling to pay bills to keep a home running for three children. When I went to law school, I was the first in my family to pursue anadvanced degree and become a professional. I bring to my law practice a strong work ethic, compassion for those who have been victims in automobile accidents, skilled nursing facilities and in the workplace, and integrity.
For over 37 years, I have fought for my clients, and I have pursued my dream of being a trial attorney. 38 jury trials with almost all of them wins. More importantly, with my successful trial record and reputation in the legal community, most of my cases settle before filing suit at mediation. The reason is simply that I would love to go to trial on my cases and my opponents know that I am happiest in the court room. I enjoy doing the best for my clients, and my results show. I work on your case myself, so you don't go through an associate or paralegal....you have direct access to me 24/7. Communicating to you every step of the way and caring about my clients are important to me.
In my free time, I enjoy Century bike rides, rowing in Sausalito, and hiking....as well as fundraising for U.C. Hastings College of the Law through my office of V.P. of the Board of Trustees so that all students can afford an excellent legal education.
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Practice Areas
45 years | 2,500 cases
19 years | 10 cases
45 years | 75 cases
19 years | 3 cases
$ 625-625 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 1983
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177 Post St Ste 750, San Francisco, CA, 94108-4712
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A Compassionate and Empowering Communicator
I was a cyclist hit in a bicycle vs. auto accident with disputed liability (50/50) over who ran the red light in an intersection in San Francisco. I was referred to Debra by a close friend and attorney. Debra thoroughly prepared me for what lay ahead. Her compassionate and straightforward commu...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very Helpful!
Debra was recommended to me by a friend after I was injured in an auto accident. My injuries dragged on for almost two years. She was patient with the process, and provided guidance when I needed it. She was able to get a very fair settlement for me. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Jeremy | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Effective and responsive
Debra was able to quickly reach a settlement of 2x the original offer on a personal injury matter. She and her office were highly responsive and were invested in the process until completion. Strong people-oriented approach.
Posted by Chen | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The best
Debra helped me to settle a personal injury (defend) case in just few hours! It was very efficient and successful! We really appreciate her caring about our case (I tried a few other attorneys who just made me hopeless). Her thorough and detailed explanation of the case, very efficient movement and ...
Posted by Dolores | July 11, 2013 | Personal Injury
A Personal Injury Story
Debra guided us through a sticky wicket of obfuscation and confusion thrown out by the hotel where my husband slipped and broke his femur in four places. She was able to clearly demonstrate that the hotel was at fault in this case, and we reached a nice settlement through mediation. We were extremely...
"Debra is one of the best attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Her track record speaks for itself. Her meticulous preparation, zealous advocacy, honesty, and a civil, professional demeanor with co-counsel and opposing counsel alike set her apart. I strongly endorse her."
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2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017 - Present
Owner, Bogaards Law
2011 - 2017
Managing Partner, Bogaards Davis LLP
1994 - 2010
Managing Partner, Pave & Bogaards
1989 - 1994
Senior Associate, Allswang Smith & Walsh
1988 - 1989
Senior Associate, Shield & Smith
1987 - 1988
Associate, Morton, Bennett and Lacey
1985 - 1988
Associate, Fisher & Hurst
2010 - Present
U.C. Hastings Board of TrusteesVice President
2000 - Present
Legal Aid of MarinBoard Member
We settled on the first day of trial for close to a million dollars.
1983
Post-J.D. Certificate in International Law
1981
law
1978
undergraduate
2015
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
2014
Expert Depositions
2014
Successful Mediations
2015
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