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Jonathan W. Birdt

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 29 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

Licensed in Nevada for 22 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009

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Jonathan W. Birdt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013 | Insurance

Extremely Capable Expert

I can not give a higher recommendation than this one regarding Jon Birdt. Jon is easy to work with, communicative, straight forward, very knowledgeable, immediately recognizes the games that are played and a pleasure to work with. My insurance company was unwilling to make fair recompense. Jon g...ot me a reasonable settlement. I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat!

Posted by Jackie | November 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jonathan Birdt - 5 STAR ATTORNEY!!

I highly recommend Jonathan Birdt. Jonathan is exceptionally knowledgeable, strategic, responsive and ethical. Jonathan has a thorough knowledge of California law allowing him to respond immediately to the opposing side's tactics in an highly professional, legal-based, and successful way. Jonathan... uses his comprehensive knowledge of the law to develop winning strategies for his clients. Jonathan is very responsive; both in responding to the other side, as well as, responding to his client(s). Jonathan keeps his client(s) well informed. Jonathan is easy to get a hold of and is very easy to talk to. Jonathan seeks justice for his clients and will not tolerate his client(s) being bullied. Jonathan is exceedingly ethical in all of his dealings and works very hard to seek justice for his client(s). Jonathan is the lawyer you want representing you! If you are fortunate enough to have Jonathan represent you, then you can rest assured that you are in the best legal hands available.

Posted by James hawkins / gregg cassity | November 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jonathan Birdt "Best Litigator In The Valley"

Jonathan Birdt is a conscientious, responsible, honest attorney who will fight for his clients rights at receiving justice. He does not like to see injustice and was wrongfully accused of a misdeed. Only because he stood his ground in the defense of his client and would not back down from any judge... as he pursued justice for his client. Jonathan Birdt defended me in a wrongful suit and has won my case for me and my partner. in discussing issues with my attorney Jonathan Birdt it quickly became obvious that he is a very highly educated and skilled professional whose legalese and understanding of California Law is unparalleled. jonathan Birdt is polite and professional and the bottom line is Jonathan Birdt will represent your case as if you were a family member, hates injustice and is the most passionate legal councilor I have ever had on my team He will defend you to the end with all the available laws he has at his legal disposal. He cares and defends like he cares. I would not hire anyone in the future except Jonathan Birdt

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Really helpful lawyer

Jonathan Birdt has proven to be a reliable, competent and knowledgeable lawyer. He helped us and is helping us with a complicated case and has been excellent in guiding us through. He is also very easy to reach and to deal with. On a personal level he is a very pleasant person and he is able to empat...hize with his client.

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Jonathan W. Birdt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Beck

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is a highly capable Second Amendment litigator. He has done much to uncover the cronyism and corruption within California's CCW issuance's policies. I highly endorse this attorney for any and all civil rights work."

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David Hammond

Litigation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John well versed litigator with a diverse background that allows him to be exceptionally effective for his clients and get great results."

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Aslin Tutuyan

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is sharp, knowledgeable and ready to take on any case!"

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Nicholas Montalto

Litigation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's an excellent attorney who provides aggressive, ethical representation on behalf of his clients. He is very knowledgeable in his area of practice, and gets results."

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William Campbell

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in NV, 2010

updated on 03/14/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Nevada.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2009

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Attorney, The McNulty Law Firm

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Maranga*Morgenstern

1997 - 1999

Attorney, Schaffer, Lax, McNaughton & Chen

Associations

2013 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Executive Committee - Lawyer Referral Program

2010 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2003 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hacopian v. Upland Police Department

Settled

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Education

1996

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Fort Lewis College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

Verde Valley School

Diploma

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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