Licensed for 41 years

State CA

Acquired 1982

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Claude Armand Wyle

Personal injury Attorney at San Francisco, CA

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my Attorney and great friend,an fellow motorcycle rider

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Motorcycle accident

25%

We Know. We Ride. We Can Help. Because of our lifelong passion for motorcycling, we make a difference as motorcycle attorneys. With more experience in handling motorcycle cases than anyone in Northern California, I have been endorsed by the Bay Area Riders Forum, several motorcycle clubs and motorcycle shops. I have lectured across the US on how to handle motorcycle collision cases. My paralegal is a motorcycle safety instructor. We truly are the biker attorneys.
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41 years, 1,000 cases
Personal injury

25%

I represent people who have been seriously harmed through the careless or wrongful conduct of others. I am a partner in a small firm which accepts selective cases for catastrophic injuries and wrongful dealth. I am an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist and fly fisherman, and practice throughout California
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41 years, 2,000 cases
Car accident

20%

Our firm is one of the pre-eminent motor vehicle collision attorneys firms in the San Francisco Bay Area. With decades of experience, we are the go-to law firm for car or truck accident cases.
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41 years, 1,500 cases
Wrongful death

20%

With extensive experience in handling wrongful death cases for families across California, I am uniquely qualified. With a focus on presenting these challenging cases, I have made the representation of wrongful death survivors a lifelong professional specialty. Having handled several death by fire cases, I am offering my help to the survivors of the San Bruno Gas Pipe Explosion. Our goal is to make PG&E 100% accountable.
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41 years, 150 cases
Brain injury

10%

Our firm has focused on head injury cases for decades. We have helped organize more than a dozen head injury support groups in California and currently represent many clients with brain injuries. We know how to prove brain injuries and how to present our clients' brain injury cases in a way that makes juries understand. We understand the ramifications of brain injuries and how they effect people in every aspect of their lives. We provide serious help for serious injuries.
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41 years, 500 cases

The lawyers in my firm provide serious help for serious injuries. I am an ethical aggressive experienced San Francisco Bay Area trial attorney who represents those who have been hurt by the wrongful conduct if others. After nearly three decades in personal injury practice, I enjoy great experience in my specialty as well as the respect of the opposition. I specialize in serious and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death emphasize brain injury cases and spinal cord injury cases, and amputation cases as well as cases involving fractures and joint injuries and lacerations and burns. I am an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist. I specialize in motorcycle bicycle pedestrian truck, and automobile collision cases. Also, I represent persons who have been harmed by dangerous and defective products, dangerous roadways, and dangerous and defective properties.

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Choulos Choulos & Wyle

275 Battery Street

Suite 1300

San Francisco, CA, 94111

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Posted by Barry | October 18, 2015

Top Notch

Claude has assisted my family 4x. Driving in the Bay Area. Claude guided us through the entire process and we were satisfied with the outcome. He was/ is the BEST. Highly recommend.

Posted by Cruz | November 23, 2009

my Attorney and great friend,an fellow motorcycle rider

I was very fortunate that I found Claud and George to handle my very difficult case. Claude was always keeping me informed of every little detail and I entrusted him completly. I truly feel Claude will forever be my friend and I will always send whom ever I can due to that trust I carry and the loyalty I felt with him.

Posted by Leigh Ann | November 10, 2009

Compassionate, Honest and a Fighter for His Client

Claude is a competent, integrity based attorney who represents his clients in the most difficult of cases after enduring hardship Claude remained steadfast in making calm and justice out of an injust situation. Sometimes justice cannot be served, but he does everything in his power to deliver a win for clients that will serv ethem in the best way possible. I support his cause and his work.

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Posted by Pete Vossler | October 29, 2009

Vossler Family Heirs

Claude Wyle provided an excellent service for our family during a difficult crises. His representation was of the highest quality. When we were at the negotiation table with all the parties concerned Claude provided a top notch representation for us. We were very pleased with the outcome and would recommend him with the highest regard. He would be our first choice in any and all proceedings of legal nature.

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Posted by John | October 29, 2009

Highly recommend CCW and Claude Wyle

Claude was a professional pitbull who got me results quickly and painlessly. I would highly recommend Claude and CCW and would not hesitate to use him again should I need his services. He was able to get me a great result quickly, and worked diligently after the fact to work with my health insurance to maximize my recovery.

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Work Experience

Partner
Choulos Choulos & Wyle
1982 - Present

Staff Clerk to Judge Ira Brown
San Francisco Superior Court
1980 - 1980

Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1983

UC Hastings COL
law
1982

University of San Diego School of Law
1981

Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
1979

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Legal Cases

Anne S. Rear ended by drunk driver
600,000

Celia M. pedestrian accident
500,000.00

Yazzie pedestrian wrongful death
Confidential

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Associations

Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys
member
2005 - Present

Western Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2001 - Present

Public Justice Foundation
Member
1995 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California
member
1983 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1983 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
1982 - Present

American Association for Justice
Board of Governors
1991 - 2002

Consumer Attorneys of California
Board of Directors
1988 - 2002

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Directors
1988 - 1998

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Languages Spoken

French

Honors and Awards

Top Attorneys of Northern California
San Francisco Magazine
2016

Best Attorneys in Northern California
SuperLawyers
2010

Superlawyers Best Attorneys in Northern California
San Francisco Magazine
2009

Superlawyers Best Attorneys in Northern California
San Francisco Magazine
2008

Superlawyers Best Attorneys in Northern California
San Francisco Magazine
2007

Superlawyers Best Attorneys in Northern California
San Francisco Magazine
2006

Presidential Award of Merit
Consumer Attorneys of California
2002

For Outstanding Dedication and Service
American Association for Justice
1997

Outstanding Achievement Award
Consumer Attorneys of California
1996

Trench Soldier Award
Consumer Attorneys of California
1995

Presidential Award of Merit
Consumer Attorneys of California
1987

AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
1986

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Publications

Plaintiff Magazine (California) Search for
Handling Motorcycle Accidents
2009

Plaintiff Magazine (California) Search for
Banish the Barking Dogs From your File Cabinet
2009

Trial Magazine
Special Considerations in Motorcycle Accidents
2008

Forum
Motorcycle Accidents
2005

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Speaking Engagements

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention
Motorcycle Electronics And The Law
2016

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention
Motorcycle Lane Sharing and the Law
2015

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention
Motorcycle Dynamics and Trial
2014

Belli Society
Motorcycle Cases
2009

Western Trial Lawyers
Motorcycle Cases
2008

Association of East Bay Legal Assistants Annual
Preparting For Trial- the Last 120 days
2006

Auto program
Special Considerations in Motorcycle Cases
2005

Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention
Case Selection
1997

ATLA Annual Convention
Premises Liability
1997

Annual Convention
Discovery in Dangerous Roadway Cases
1995

Trial Advocacy Program
Cross Examination
1994

Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention
Binding Arbitration in Uninsured Motorist Cases
1992

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Attorney endorsements

Received (12)

Given (16)

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Lawrence Knapp

Motorcycle accident Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Friend

"Claude's expertise in representing motorcyclists is well known. His personal experience and vast knowledge of motorcycling work to benefit his clients by maximizing value. I highly recommend him!"

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Torri

Unknown Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ryan Paulus

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well-known and well-respected lawyer at the top of his field. Highly recommended."

Richard Rosenstein

Unknown Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Claude is a true advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Claude. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Christina Sherman

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 07
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Claude is one of the most amazing attorneys in the entire Bay Area. Anyone injured by the carelessness of another should definitely speak with Claude. He is able to both write winning motions, and litigate fearlessly in the courtroom. I endorse this attorney."

Christopher Johnson

Personal injury Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Justin Cook

Personal injury Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Claude Wyle is an aggressive and skilled California personal injury lawyer with a reputation for consistent outstanding results. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a number of high profile and complex liability cases. Each time, I have been extremely impressed with his knowledge of the law, trial skills and most importantly, results. I strongly recommend Claude for any California personal injury, wrongful death or brain injury case--or as local referral or co-counsel for out of state law firms with a catastrophic injury or death cases in California."

Alvin Wolff

Personal injury Attorney | Apr 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a case to Claude several years ago involving a St. Louis client. We worked on the matter together and achieved a signficant 6 figure settlement. Claude was diligent, responsive and prompt. I unequivocally endorse Claude and his firm."

Scott Righthand

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aggressive, ethical, experienced lawyer who approaches his cases with care and thoroughness. Claude is tenacious and believes in his clients and their cases and does not let up until he obtains the result he expects. He is excellent in motorcycle cases, bicycle cases and has done a large number of head injury cases.."

George Choulos

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Claude is a lawyer opossessing the highest integrity with vast experience in neotiating and trying cases reulting in the highest amounts for his clients. He handles cases in brain injuries, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries resulting from the negligence of wrongdoers in premises liability, auto, motorcycle and bicycle cases among many many others."

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