Claude Armand Wyle

Claude Armand Wyle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

275 Battery Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA

About Claude

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

44 years | 1,000 cases

25%
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

44 years | 2,000 cases

25%
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.

44 years | 1,500 cases

20%
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.

44 years | 150 cases

20%
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.

44 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Choulos Choulos & Wyle

275 Battery Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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Claude Armand Wyle's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Shawn Shaw | July 01, 2024

Claude is God!

Excellent lawyer, person and human being. A lawyer who actually found the art of answering questions and his own phone. This was and is my pleasure. Awesome Claude! ~

Posted by Barry | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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 24, 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 loyal...ty I felt with him.

Posted by Leigh Ann | November 20, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

Posted by John | October 30, 2009 | Health Insurance

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 insuranc...e to maximize my recovery.

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Claude Armand Wyle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Knapp

Motorcycle accident lawyer | 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!"

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Paulus

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christina Sherman

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Christopher Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Cook

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Alvin Wolff

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Scott Righthand

Personal injury lawyer | 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.."

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George Choulos

Personal injury lawyer | 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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Jason Waechter

Motorcycle accident lawyer

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Scott Sumner

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Rose

Personal injury lawyer

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William Smith

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Alexander

Personal injury lawyer

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Dawn Hassell

Personal injury lawyer

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Wesley Wakeford

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Waddington

White collar crime lawyer

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Christopher Johnson

Child abuse lawyer

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Christina Sherman

Personal injury lawyer

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Alvin Wolff

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Anna Dubrovsky

Personal injury lawyer

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George Choulos

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Righthand

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Justin Cook

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys of Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

2010

Best Attorneys in Northern California, SuperLawyers

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

Superlawyers Best Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

2002

Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California

1997

For Outstanding Dedication and Service, American Association for Justice

1996

Outstanding Achievement Award, Consumer Attorneys of California

1995

Trench Soldier Award, Consumer Attorneys of California

1987

Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California

1986

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Partner, Choulos Choulos & Wyle

1980 - 1980

Staff Clerk to Judge Ira Brown, San Francisco Superior Court

Associations

2005 - Present

Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

member

2001 - Present

Western Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Public Justice Foundation

Member

1983 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

member

1983 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1991 - 2002

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

1988 - 2002

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Directors

1988 - 1998

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Anne S. Rear ended by drunk driver

600,000

Celia M. pedestrian accident

500,000.00

Yazzie pedestrian wrongful death

Confidential

Glasper auto accident

1,800,000.00

Kenny S pedestrian accident

1,750,000.00

Ellis vs Oakland Housing Authority

confidential settlement

Ochoa v Big Japanese Motorcycle Company

1,360,000 settlement loss of leg

Pan v Private Bus Company

Wrongful Death Settlement of 1,000,000.00

Vossler v Big Car Rental

Settlement of 1,375,000

Martin v Big Trucking Company

$1,000,000 settlement

Bushey v City of Oakland

$500,000.00 settlement

Labra v Singh motorcycle vs truck case

$400,000.00 settlement

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Education

1983

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

1982

UC Hastings COL

law

1981

University of San Diego School of Law

1979

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2016

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention

Motorcycle Electronics And The Law

2015

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention

Motorcycle Lane Sharing and the Law

2014

Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Convention

Motorcycle Dynamics and Trial

2009

Belli Society

Motorcycle Cases

2008

Western Trial Lawyers

Motorcycle Cases

2006

Association of East Bay Legal Assistants Annual

Preparting For Trial- the Last 120 days

2005

Auto program

Special Considerations in Motorcycle Cases

1997

Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention

Case Selection

1997

ATLA Annual Convention

Premises Liability

1995

Annual Convention

Discovery in Dangerous Roadway Cases

1994

Trial Advocacy Program

Cross Examination

1992

Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Convention

Binding Arbitration in Uninsured Motorist Cases

Publications

2009

Plaintiff Magazine (California) Search for Handling Motorcycle Accidents

2009

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

2005

Forum Motorcycle Accidents

Languages

French

Activity

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