Andrew Szidak Pruitt

Andrew Szidak Pruitt

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 10 years

Domestic violence Lawyer Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, Personal Injury ... +10 more

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

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Andrew Szidak Pruitt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST partner & counselor in Law with HEART !!

I thank him for not giving up on asking me questions if needed to be repeated, though I firmly answered. With his experience, he felt there to be more than what I answered. And, he was right. I just burried the memory deep in the dark cave. It took a physical visit to the sites of ugly memori...es to dig deep for me to finally burst in loud out crying like a child, to shatter off the thick walls that suppressed my painful memory, now when I needed to remember to seek my justice.. Drew asked me questions that are not for easy answers. I came from heavily suppressed family in culture of obeying to elders to be a good kid and catholic religion tells you all are your fault. As an immigrant from Korea, where not much have changed in such sense, I was doomed if abused within the family to definately keep in silence, not to shame the ancestors of the family name. Victims used to carry a little dagger to kill themselves when attacked, only in 1900s. And, he studied all that abusive and unchanged culture to become my true supporter from the heart. He told me that my case was unique, the abuser was within my immediate family, which ended up tearing the family up which I tried avoiding it all these years in silence. So, in some ways, I had to convince him to take my thinking as I knew the abusers in and out when he knew how court and law views to steer.. We both took time to actually listen each other out to complete the puzzle. "Being open minded" was the most important method of how we worked well together as a solid team. If he didn't ask me all the questions for me to process, and answering him became another process of healing as he allowed my analytical thinking work getting submerged under my painful emotion. That process got me to arise above and feeling okay finally without tapped into pain anymore.. Now looking back, he definitely became my counselor and guide in many ways than one, without his intension, or did he.. ^&^ I only wish all who seek their justice in law to have the best partner and counselor as I was lucky to have too.. ^&^ I reclaim MY FREEDOM & MYSELF with appreciation of all the hard and sincere work Andrew poured out!!

Posted by Kerry | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Andrew Pruitt

I was given Mr. Pruitts information from a diminished value specialist for some help on filling papers with the courts. He gave me the option to pay a fee for helping me upfront or a percentage at the end if I was awarded any funds. I chose to just pay upfront and all it did was left me with sleeples...s nights thinking of the other dealings with attorney's. I knew I made a huge mistake I received everything that was done for me for the case and I was never so wrong in my life. I couldn't believe the amount of work that was done in the preparation for the trial. He even went above and beyond to speak with me the day beforehand to get me ready for how the trial would go. Mr. Pruitt and his team has 150% changed my mind about attorney's. Later with the same case with the injury claim I just wanted to deal with the insurance company myself so it wouldn't get drug out but I guess i made them agree with the diminished value. I started looking for a local law firm that would take my case but after speaking to five of them for some reason no law firm would. I would have just phoned Booth Law but they are over 400 miles away and due to that I didn't think they could, wrong again. Mr. Pruitt was more than happy to help me with the injury claim. I went through what would be the normal questions with Mr. Pruitts Paralegal and let them go to work. I would get a phone call now and then from him or his office staff and always the first question was "how are you doing Mr. W" followed by the status of the case or a question or two. So professional and kind I thought Mr. Pruitt has only been doing this for a few months because of the way he handles people and their cases is unreal. The case settled out of court and Mr. Pruitt was able to receive a settlement for 20% more than what I had asked the insurance company for prior to asking Mr. Pruitt for help. Mr. Pruitt has completely changed my mind about attorney's. I will never try and just deal with it myself again. My first call will be to Booth Law or wherever Mr. Pruitt might be and if the case is something he doesn't deal with I will trust him to go in the direction he has advised. If this review form had 100 stars that's what he would get and not because the settlement because of him and his staff being so professional with everything. I can't thank you enough for everything Andrew.

Posted by Sarah | July 28, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Andrew Pruitt is Simply AWESOME

To whomever should read this review in life I personally can say that Mr. Pruitt is a caring kind person that's very professional and would persue any task to help an individual out with their matters. He is located in Torrance,Calif. at Booth Law If anyone should ever feel they need some legal assis...tance, advice, or even a referral to other fellow attorneys depending on one's issues. Thank you for your time Andrew and I hope you get many cases throughout your career because you surely deserve the recognition ! Sincerely, Sarah

Posted by Isabelle | October 27, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great attorney for personal injury, sexual abuse, domestic violence

I have worked and assisted with Drew on many cases, especially those involving sexual abuse and domestic violence. He is an incredibly thoughtful, diligent attorney and I would recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with these issues. He works hard to obtain the best outcome for his clients, and ...to ensure that they are receiving any collateral assistance they need related to their cases (counseling, divorce assistance). I was always impressed by his professionalism, and his efforts to really maintain an open line of communication with his clients. Highly recommend.

Posted by Philip | August 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Senior Managing Director

In times of crisis, you need a team that is smart, always available, responsive and above anything else trustworthy. Consistency is key and after working with Booth Law for a couple of years, never once did they falter in any of these aspects. My matter was challenging and difficult in so many ways a...nd Booth Law helped me with all of it. Drew Pruitt in particular was such a helping hand and I always felt he was truly advocating on my behalf. When you are dealing with complicated matters, you want to be able to trust the people you are working with, and I got that through and through with Booth Law.

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Andrew Szidak Pruitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carly Sanchez

Domestic violence lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a great attorney, who is very dedicated to the work he does on behalf of domestic violence survivors. He empathizes with his clients and works hard to provide justice for them while maintaining much-needed compassion throughout the process."

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Scott Adrian

Car accident lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew has ALWAYS been a helpful person. In law school, he took care of me by helping out as a mentor. AFTER law school is when it really mattered: Whenever I'd face a difficult issue that needed a well thought-out answer - Andrew helped guide the way. I trust his work, his motives, and his dedication to this craft. Truly a lawyer that pushes 100% effort in 100% of his endeavors."

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Iman Jaffrey

Wrongful death lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Drew was excellent co-counsel on a highly emotional and tragic wrongful death matter. He was thorough, knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with, and, most impressively, was not afraid to roll up his sleeves and hit the pavement to get to the truth of the matter. He and I visited the scene of the incident and conducted our own research and testing instead of relying on third-party reports. He adds value and experience to his cases and I would not hesitate to work with him again."

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Nicholas Montalto

Litigation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew wholeheartedly. Andrew's litigation skills are tremendously effective. I've also worked on several matters with him and he's both professional and friendly and accommodating with his time."

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Kyle Schneberg

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Drew Pruitt is talented, clever and hard-working. I have tremendous respect for Drew and his firm. Potential clients cannot go wrong with him!"

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Eitay Bicer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew Pruitt is a zealous advocate for his clients and a good person. He has extensive litigation experience and I recommend him for any personal injury claims."

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Orly Ravid

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew Pruitt. He is a super smart, strategic and effective lawyer and a great person."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Booth Law

2015 - 2017

Deputy Attorney General, California Department Of Justice

2014 - 2015

Certified Law Clerk, California Department of Justice

2013 - 2013

Judicial Law Clerk, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Associations

2019 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2017 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2017 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential v. City of Monterey Park

$1,175,000

Monaghan v. Dinnel

$200,000

Confidential v. CalTrans, Tire Store

$4,000,000

Kuykendall v. Sanchez, Bluempire Transportation

$127,500

Jacquelyn H. v. County of Riverside

$10,000,000

Parker v. Bhachu

$100,000

Van Bellehem v. Le

$210,000

Confidential v. Confidential

$4,000,000

Carrera v. Mora Construction

$1,010,000

Boyadzhyan v. BLS Limousine Service of Los Angeles

$2,000,000

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Education

2014

Southwestern Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Azusa Pacific Univ

Business

Speaking Engagements

2021

From the Classroom to the Courtroom

Transitioning from law school into practice

Publications

2020

Languages

English

Activity

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