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

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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 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Brianna | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly recommend!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I came to Eliot in 2020 after being involved in a car accident. A person ran a red light at an excessive speed and hit me. Even though I had witnesses and was clearly in the right they tried to blame me. I know I needed help and Eliot had been recommended t...o me by a friend. Him and Courtney went above and beyond. Not only did they do their job and take it very seriously, it was more than that. They truly cared about me and my well being. They made me feel heard and respected. This accident caused me a lot of pain from injury and grief, I could not work at the same capacity I normally did, my mental health plummeted and I was having to see Drs and go to physical therapy all of which Eliot helped me find and figure out. My case was finally finished in my favor! Money aside Eliot and Courtney very much helped me through this tough time. I can not recommend Eliot Reiner enough!!

Posted by Kyle Starr | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Thorough and Diligent

My wife and I utilized the help of Eliot Reiner when my wife and 3 kids were involved in a serious accident back in 2000. He was there to help us every step of the way, despite the other driver (at fault) having very limited coverage. Unfortunately, our son was involved in a serious accident with... an uninsured motorist in December 2020. Eliot knew immediately who I was and recalled the full accident from 20 years ago. Despite the other driver having no insurance and my son having very limited uninsured motorist coverage, Eliot immediately accepted this case and gave it his full attention. Eliot’s attention to detail, coupled his very high knowledge of the law and hard work ethic has stood out. My family and I are grateful for everything he has done! If needed, we would not hesitate to call him again and again. And we would refer him to family and friends. Sincerely, Kyle and Anna Starr

Posted by Karen | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Karen

I was struck by an uninsured motorist. Eliot and his office was responsive and was a great help guiding me through the process. I'm very happy with the settlement and all the assistance from the beginning to end. GREAT RESULT ! VERY HELPFUL AND VERY FAIR! THANK YOU ELIOT!

Posted by Andrew | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Is Eliot Reiner a Deity?

I don’t know, but I wonder. After a multicar-collision in which I sustained serious injuries requiring surgery, I was referred to Eliot by a family friend. We have developed a truly special relationship of respect, trust and friendship. I thought I might be unique, but after reading many, many oth...er reviews by friends (clients) of Eliot, I know that his talent and his heart are big enough to encompass a huge population, while making the individual feel that he/she is the only one that matters. Like many other reviewers, my case had several medical and legal complexities. Eliot understood, and in many cases could foresee, the possible complications and was able to position ourselves for different outcomes. Through his excellent work and knowledge of the system and the other parties, he was able to obtain the maximum payment for me under my uninsured motorist policy, so we completely avoided a lawsuit and court hearings. He hopes for the best outcomes, makes them happen and truly cares for the individual. He is a legal god to me! (BTW, his favorite target of his humor is himself, so he would totally disagree with my last statement and would point out that his wife would also take serious issue with it….)

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2020 | Car Accidents

Drunk driver re ended me and infant

My case wasnt a great case a drunk driver crashed into the back of me and my daughter late afternoon and elliot rathet more had me under the impression me and my daughter would be cared for he un rightly dismissed my case for "business reasons" i had a crisis going on were i winded up homeless then g...et a call from a post office not elliot or his secretary joy that i had a package well that package was all my stuff. Money he lost and clientele. Shady people.

Eliot Reiner

Replied last January 03, 2020

This is NOT accurate. I rejected this woman's case long before a case was filed. It did not require dismissal because there was no case to dismiss. This was a 'troubled client' at the outset. She remained in a "crisis mode" throughout the brief pendency of our relationship, which had nothing to do with the vehicle accident for which I represented her. Additionally, she could and would not regularly communicate with me or obtain medical care, before she was evicted from her home (for reasons unknown to me). I was unable to contact her before she was involved in a second vehicle accident, which she likely caused by turning in front of an oncoming motorist, shortly after the accident for which I represented her. When I tried to contact her to discuss the implications of this 2nd collision and problems with apportionment of medical causation as between the 2 accidents, this client was non-responsive. I then fired her as a client, sending my certified mail letter wherever I could. Often, the best decisions involve the cases not to take. This is a classic example of something that looked possible at first glance that became something to reject. That's what I did with this case, as soon as I could.

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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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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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