Eliot M Reiner

Eliot M Reiner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites

701 Howe Avenue, Suite A-2, Sacramento, CA

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-35%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Eliot Reiner, APLC

701 Howe Avenue, Suite A-2, Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Eliot M Reiner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 92 reviews

Posted by Eric and Amy | March 31, 2015 | Personal Injury

Don't look further than Mr. Reiner

Mr Reiner is an exceptional man and attorney. It isn't because he handled our monetary case with remarkable finesse but he handled us, as people, with benevolence and patience. He understood our family is first and the quality of our lives is first. Eliot is constantly thinking, absorbing, creating... scenarios and reviewing all possible outcomes. He is cordial and confident and communicates with frequency and grace. Being new to the injury/accident world, we could not have chosen a more exceptional man to represent our case, our family and our peace of mind. He goes above and beyond and is respected within the community. As laymen, we didn't know the first thing about protecting our rights and assuring a fair compensation for my husband's injuries. With Eliot on our team, we stood confident and tall. As an added bonus, his staff is A+! Truly, our situation is complicated and Eliot has made it bearable, easy and peaceful. Who doesn't need peace ? Eliot makes sure you have it. We recommend his services to anyone that needs it now or in the future. We are blessed to have him in our lives professionally and personally. Thank you sir, for being so amazing (and good looking).

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Personal Injury

First Time - Legal Representation

This was the first time we had ever needed legal council or representation. Eliot came by way of referral and was highly regarded. My wife had been involved in a car accident caused by another party and was injured. We did not know what steps to take. In our first consultation with Eliot, he was ...very professional and very sympathetic to our situation. He explained the process very clearly and made sure we understood all the details. He gained our confidence in our first meeting. Eliot was patient in light of other more pressing issues we had to deal with related to recovery. This allowed us the focus on the most important issues of health and well being. He advised us on the progress he was making and assured during difficult moments. Once the recovery process was complete, we resumed consultations with Eliot. At the end of the process, Eliot was able to resolve the matter in a positive settlement. We were very pleased with the outcome. He was very knowledgeable in all matters related to our case and very resourceful. I'm not sure the outcome would have been the same had we chosen different legal representation. We highly recommend Eliot for his passion to help those in need and for his proven track record.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2015 | Personal Injury

Eliot Reiner is top notch

I am a personal injury attorney and I referred a very challenging case to Eliot Reiner because the case was over my head. Eliot obtained a settlement for the client for an amount that was substantially greater than the insurance policy limit. I was absolutely amazed at the result he was able to ach...ieve in a case that had a number of difficult issues to resolve. His performance in that case puts him in the top 1 percent of attorneys in the greater Sacramento area in my opinion.

Posted by Irene | February 27, 2015 | Personal Injury

Outstanding Service

We had the pleasure of having Eliot Reiner represent our family in a personal injury case. Eliot Reiner is a heavy hitter and stuck it to the other party's insurance company for more than what we expected. Eliot would not take "No" for an answer. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Eliot an...d his staff truly make you feel apart of the family and they take care of you as such. We are more than pleased with choosing Eliot Reiner to represent us in our case. We will definitely recommend him to our friends and family.

Posted by Larry | February 02, 2015 | Car Accidents

Eliot is beyond THE GREATEST !!!!!!

I could absolutely write pages and pages that would tell you how GREAT Eliot Reiner is as someone representing you - as well as a good friend to have. If you do in fact need to know more write me on my e-mail. OK.. having said the above a few specifics. I contacted Eliot very very late in the proc...ess and after having been 'run around the flag pole' many times by the insurance company (car accident issue that was not my fault). Eliot IMMEDIATELY filed the things necessary to protect my rights... now I must admit that at the time I didn't fully understand what Eliot was doing and his approach to things -- I did truthfully have my doubts --- BUT I LEARNED -- Eliot IS THE MASTER. The end results were beyond expectations and then in fact Eliot suggested some follow on things - again I didn't understand - AND again he prevailed and was proven the master. HE IS beyond a doubt the best in my opinion.. I would ABSOLUTELY NOT HESITATE TO CALL HIM immediately if I 'THINK' I need - or could/should use - an Attorney.. He IS THE BEST... ?? How can I say more ??!!! Don't let someone else promise you the best and then be disappointed... Eliot WILL tell you the truth - and then get results... If you need the absolute best - Eliot Reiner is your person....and ... do it quickly up front and not delay like I did - ALL the best words of advice.

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Eliot M Reiner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Scott

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eliot is a fantastic personal injury lawyer. We had the opportunity to work together on a case, and Eliot does things the right way. He works hard, he loves what he does, and he knows his stuff. I know that clients are in good hands if Eliot is representing them."

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Kevin Rodriguez

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Hnot,

Animal and dog bites lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eliot is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Robin Diamond

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In working with Mr. Reiner, I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, easily accessible, and genuinely interested in the best interests of his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Reiner."

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Robert Nelsen

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John DeProspo

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Reiner is a dedicated, highly-skilled personal injury lawyer well-respected within the legal community. He provides a great service to Avvo users. I fully endorse him."

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Edna Straus

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I only know him from Avvo but he's surely smart as he thinks I am. So, if I ever have a PI case up his way, it'll be sent straight to EMR. ECS"

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Michael Rubinstein

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many of Mr. Reiner's answers on Avvo. It's clear he has a thorough command of California's unique personal injury laws--I enthusiastically endorse Eliot Reiner."

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Jon Friedman

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Reiner is a very savvy man. He has the education and experience coupled w/real street smarts that makes him an exceptional advocate for his clients. I would want him to have my back if I needed a Sacramento lawyer. I highly recommend Mr. Reiner."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawye Eliotr. is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great lawyer and wonderful person!"

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Giacomo Behar

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Girdner

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eliot Reiner. Hard working and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to the success of his clients. Respected by his colleagues within the legal community."

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S. Rosenthal

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Reiner as one of the top trial lawyers in the Sacramento community for over 20 years. Anyone interested in a top notch personal injury lawyer should consider hiring Mr. Reiner."

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Travis Black

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a well respected member of the legal community."

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Shawn Sasooness

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Intelligent attorney who knows personal injury law. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ksajikian

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Glass

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Mark Swartz

Personal injury lawyer

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John DeProspo

Personal injury lawyer

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Edna Straus

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Michael Rubinstein

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Murad

Personal injury lawyer

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Giacomo Behar

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Mark Girdner

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Travis Black

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Personal injury lawyer

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Shawn Sasooness

Personal injury lawyer

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John Ksajikian

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Jon Friedman

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S. Rosenthal

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder & Principal Attorney, Eliot Reiner, APLC

Associations

Placer County Bar Association

Member

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sacramento Jury Awards Record $34.9 Million for Injury

$31.9 million was awarded to Debra Hackett and $3 million to William for loss of consortium.

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Education

1989

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University

M.B.A

1980

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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