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I am a hardworking personal injury attorney that gets excellent results for my clients. I work with a team of experienced winners where we regularly achieve six seven and eight figure outcomes.

I am a hands on attorney who wants to help people navigate their way through their case. I first started in the private sector in 2012. After a few years in private practice I became a public defender. I practiced as a public defender for about 3 years and obtained valuble training experience before going back into the private world. I decided to open my own firm because I wanted to be able to give my clients the service they deserve. With me the attorney you meet is going to be the same one in court fighting for you. I believe that it ensure what the client is told is correct and there are no issues of hearing multiple things from multiple people.

I am a different type of estate planning attorney.  In 2012 I was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialists as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. This is a credential only bestowed on a small percentage of California Estate Planning attorneys.  I also have my LL.M. in Taxation which allows me to spot and assist with tax issues related to estate plans.

I am a consumer rights and debtor defense attorney with The Fullman Firm PC.   We dedicate our practice to consumers who may not normally be able to afford legal services or those who have been targetted by unfair or predatory debt collection tactics.   I have extensive experience fighting judgments, stopping wage garnishments and reversing bank levies.  I am a former bankruptcy practioner and familiar with bankruptcy law with a goal toward helping clients avoid bankruptcy.

I am a consumer rights and debtor defense attorney and a Partner of The Fullman Firm PC. We dedicate our practice to consumers who may not normally be able to afford legal services or those who have been targeted by unfair or predatory debt collection tactics. I have extensive experience fighting judgments, stopping wage garnishments and reversing bank levies.

Howard is a trial attorney with Gibson & Hughes. He primarily focuses on representing Californian’s who have been personally or catastrophically injured because of the negligence of others. He’s been a plaintiff personal injury attorney and advocate since 2004.. In his practice, Howard focuses on zealous and compassionate representation of his clients. He also actively participates in local, state, and national trial lawyer associations that are dedicated to protecting consumer rights and their access to justice.. Before becoming an attorney, Howard served as a police officer for the United States Army (1988-1992). In addition to serving honorably during America’s first major engagement with Iraq - Operation Desert Storm - Howard won numerous awards, including Marksmanship, Good Conduct, and Overseas Medals as well as a National Defense Ribbon.. Howard attended the University of Nevada at Reno, where he received a B.A. in Sociology and earned distinction as a scholar. He later attended Western State College of Law and earned the honor of being named a Dean Scholar.. Howard is a client-focused, sympathetic, and easy to work with lawyer who values communication - at the same time, he is a savvy litigator with a deep interest in both the philosophy and mechanics of the law.. Howard has many accreditations and certifications. Howard was the 2016 president for the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA). He served on the board of governors for the American Association for Justice (AAJ), where he served as Co-Vice Chair for the Membership Committee (2018-2019), and he currently serves on the board of governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). He is a current member of both organizations. He is also a board member of Orange County Trial Lawyers Care (OCTLC) a charitable organization that supports local Orange Conty Charities. He is a Southern California Super Lawyer (2013-2021) and in 2016, he was inducted into Western State College of Law’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Howard often speaks at colleges and law schools about diverse legal topics.. EducationUniversity of Nevada-Reno; Bachelor of Arts-Sociology; 1996-1999University of Nevada-Reno; PhD Candidate (18 units completed); Social Psychology; 1999-2000Western State College of Law; Juris Doctor; 2000-2003. General Law Firm InformationMajor Practice Areas:Personal & Catastrophic Injury

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Gregory Fitzgerald was born and raised in Los Angeles County. He attended high school overseas and returned to the US in 1980 where he attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1984) and began his post-collegiate career as a tax auditor with the IRS. Dissatisfied with the inherent unfairness of the US Tax Code, he obtained a California contractor’s license, worked as a contractor by day and went to law school at night. He graduated first in his class at Southern California College of Law in 1990, passed the California bar exam and commenced practicing law in 1991.He began his legal career working for a small criminal defense/personal injury firm before opening his practice in 1992 in Orange CA. Fitzgerald & Associates focused on representing individual consumers in matters ranging from injury to debt to criminal to tenancy and more. In 1998, he moved his practice to Santa Ana, renamed the firm Fitzgerald & Malk, and expanded the practice to include providing legal services to small businesses. In 2006 he accepted a position at The Seideman Law Firm, P.C., a national consumer rights law firm, focusing on consumer protection. At The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. he was primarily responsible for the creation, instruction, and management of a nationwide team of lawyers to combat collection abuses, defend collection lawsuits, and resolve the debt. He left The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. in April 2013 to form Fitzgerald Campbell, a professional law corporation dedicated to making itself California’s premier consumer debt protection law firm.Mr. Fitzgerald has always been dedicated to helping individuals and small business from the substantial and unfair overreach of the government and its protected insiders such as banks, insurance companies, and other large crony corporate interests such as debt buyers and collectors. In 22 years of practice he has represented thousands of clients, tried hundreds of cases, and secured countless victories for his clients. He was an Orange County Judge Pro Tem from 1996 to 2006, is admitted to practice before all California state courts (CA bar #153082), is admitted to The United States District Court for the Central District, Southern District, Eastern District and the Northern District of California. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.Over the years, he has started several businesses. In addition to his law practice, he has owned and operated such businesses as a restaurant, independent flooring contractor, collection agency and others. This experience has assisted Mr. Fitzgerald’s understanding of and appreciation for the challenges confronted by anyone striving to succeed in America today.Full disclosure requires that you be advised that in 2009 he was named in a class action suit filed in Texas against his employer, The Seideman Law Firm, P.C., and others. Although Mr. Fitzgerald was dismissed early in the proceedings, The Seideman Law Firm, P.C. did eventually enter into a settlement agreement with the “class”. What Mr. Fitzgerald learned from this experience is that in many class action suits, it is the lawyers who benefit most.Gregory Fitzgerald is married, has two sons, two dogs, and a cat. He lives in Santa Ana, California. For recreation, he enjoys golf, hiking, and family. He considers himself to be a libertarian, a Lutheran, and very fortunate to be able to live and work in California. Two blogs he reads and recommends are and .

Glen Duvel is a partner at Geller | Conrad | Duvel LLP, and works in the areas of Employment Law, Family Law, Business Law, Estate Planning and Personal Injury.  Mr. Duvel focuses his practice on Labor & Employment Law and has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal court as well as in administrative forums. He has represented an infinite number of California employees in independent wage and hour disputes, class actions and Bus. & Prof. Code  §17200 claims alleging claims for unpaid wages, unpaid commissions, overtime, exempt v. nonexempt issues, independent contractor issues, unlawful collection of tips, unpaid split-shift premiums, meal & rest breaks, a myriad of Labor Code penalties, as well as, claims for wrongful termination, whistle-blowing, and retaliation, breach of employment contracts, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, other employment discrimination, and medical leave issues, among other employment-related matters. He has substantial court and jury trial experience in employment-related matters.. Mr. Duvel also devotes a portion of his practice to representing employers in civil actions and administrative actions alleging all types of employment-related claims. He frequently conducts neutral investigations of employee complaints, as well as, investigations in anticipation of litigation on behalf of employers. He also assists employers in generating appropriate written policies, manuals and other employment-related documents, as well as, developing appropriate personnel training to meet the requirements of California law.. Having represented both employees and employers during his career affords Mr. Duvel a unique perspective that has proven to be substantially beneficial to both employees and employers alike.

From his federal criminal defense and sentencing advocacy and mitigation law firm in Orange County, California, attorney Joseph Abrams provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in Orange County and throughout California who are under investigation for, charged with, or awaiting sentencing on any type of federal criminal offense. As a recognized lawyer with more than 27 years of legal experience, Mr. Abrams promises to aggressively defend your rights and liberties at all turns as he works hard to achieve the best outcome possible for your case.. With extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of federal criminal practice, including expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation, Mr. Abrams achieves notable success in obtaining favorable results for his clients' serious and pressing legal challenges. Law Office of Joseph Abrams is a trusted source for individuals and organizations facing accusations of federal crimes.. Prior to starting his own law practice, Mr. Abrams spent his legal career with the federal judiciary as a sentencing specialist and presentence supervisor and served as the exclusive sentencing liaison to United States District Court Judge Cormac J. Carney in the Central District of California. During his career, Mr. Abrams worked on more than 1,000 federal criminal cases, covering virtually every type of offense. Over the course of his career, Mr. Abrams developed expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation. Mr. Abrams gained recognition within the judiciary, and among the defense bar, as a federal sentencing guidelines expert and a trusted source for matters involving federal sentencing.. After retiring from the federal judiciary, Mr. Abrams founded Law Office of Joseph Abrams. His purpose for going into private practice was to use the knowledge and skills he developed over more than two decades with the federal courts to help ordinary people who find themselves in the serious situation of being the target of a federal investigation or charged with a federal crime to achieve the best outcome possible in their cases.. Mr. Abrams graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in 1997 and passed the California bar examination that same year. Mr. Abrams graduated in the top 10% of his class, was the recipient of the prestigious American Jurisprudence Book Award in Federal Courts, and was chosen Best Writer in the Moot Court Honors Program Intramural Competition.. Mr. Abrams is a member of the Federal Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and Orange County Bar Association. He is admitted to all California federal and state trial and appellate courts including the United States District Court for the Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California.. When Mr. Abrams is not busy make things right for his clients, you can find him walking local trails with his Border Collie Jammer or traveling to the beautiful country of Italy and studying Italian language and culture.

From 1992 to 1997, while in law school, I was doing project work for 10-12 other attorneys, which allowed me to gain experience in many areas.  When I became an attorney in 1999, I had obtained a breadth of experience in civil, family, criminal, personal injury, probate litigation, immigration, contracts, construction defect, landlord tenant, and bankruptcy.. Ultimately, I have pruned my practice down to estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, elder abuse, and associated litigation.. I am aggressive and passionate, and I work very hard to obtain the results that my clients seek.

For over two decades, Attorney Lila Allen has provided clients throughout Santa Ana, CA and Orange County with a wide range of family law services and mediation. Being involved in family law matters can be a taxing and emotionally difficult time. A legal advocate like Lila Allen is on your side with the experience and compassion to support you and your loved ones through the legal process.. Our firm provides legal assistance for divorce and legal separation, paternity, child custody, child and spousal support, child visitation, property/debt and asset division, domestic violence issues, modifications, divorce mediation and pre/postnuptial agreements.. We proudly provide efficient and cost-effective legal services to men, women and children throughout Southern California. Lila Allen is certified in Collaborative Divorce Law Practice and provides mediation assistance as a certified mediator. With a background in psychology and counseling, she has the knowledge, patience and understanding for all family law proceedings. Lila Allen has also been appointed on a regular basis as minor’s counsel in highly contested custody and visitation cases throughout Los Angeles County. As minor’s counsel, she provides a voice for young people and children to look out for their best interests during the legal proceedings.. Contact Lila Allen today and get passionate, aggressive and thorough legal advocacy during your difficult situation. We provide free consultations in office or by phone and will help answer any questions you have about the family legal process.

For over 32 years I have represented clients in a range of areas including Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents. As one of the top Personal Injury attorneys in Orange, my firm has worked on over 4000 Personal Injury cases.  Throughout my tenure in Orange County, it has been my goal to ensure my clients receive the best representation possible.. After receiving my Bachelors Degree at the University of Colorado and my Juris Doctor at Pepperdine University, I was mentored and later partnered with some of the top attorneys in the nation, attorneys that worked on extremely high profile cases such as Erin Brokovich and Vioxx.  I continue to use that experience in my own practice to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients and believe that a good lawyer is not afraid to go to trial and does not push their clients to settle for less than what they deserve.

Focusing on Auto, Bicycle, Motorcycle, and other Accidents.  We litigate cases.  Small boutique firm providing personalized service and top results.

Find the best attorney for your case. Vigorous representation means fighting for your client during the entire process until the case is resolved.. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor provides the representation you need and deserve. Remaining Silent and retaining a competent defense attorney immediately after you've been arrested is the best way to begin your defense.. Call Us Today for a Free Consultation -. About Our Orange County Criminal Law Firm. The firm handles all criminal defense matters including, but not limited to: drunk driving, including driving under the influence of either alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescribed medication; violent crimes, including domestic violence, assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, residential burglary, sexual assault, rape, carjacking, stalking, gang crimes, murder/attempted murder, and child abuse.. The firm also handles theft crimes, including petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, commercial and residential burglary, fraud, forgery, identity theft, credit card fraud, and embezzlement; drug charges, possession for sales of any controlled substance or marijuana, and transportation of such drugs; misdemeanor and felony probation violations, modification of restraining/protective orders, and modification of probation.. The Law Office of Charmaine Druyor has made a tremendous difference in our client’s lives by preventing them from suffering harsh unwarranted penalties. Your case is given individual attention so you will never feel like you are just “another case”. This is evident by the referrals we get from satisfied clients.. Every client has the firm’s utmost commitment to obtaining the most favorable result. Communication between Attorney and Client is of paramount importance. Upon retaining the services of our firm you will be given your attorney’s business cell phone number.. Coverage Areas. Orange County, including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Balboa, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Lake Forest, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, and surrounding counties.

Extensive litigation experience in the following areas: Federal & state criminal defense cases, Civil personal injury cases (motor vehicle, abuse, wrongful death), Professional licensing board hearings. I have 10 years of experiance as a Deputy District Attorney. Worked major narcotics enforcement. Also worked in the homicide unit prosecuting murder cases. Co-authored Livsey Hearing Protocol for Death Penalty Case Reveiw within Orange County. Our Motto- "Whatever it takes"

Experienced Attorney Providing Outstanding ServiceAs founder of Sariol Legal Centers, located in Santa Ana, California and Doral (Miami), Florida (Immigration Only) and representing clients throughout for many years, I provide sophisticated representation in specific focus areas, including the following:. Why You Should Retain My Services to Represent You and Your Family: Aggressive Representation ● Experienced Advice ● Personal ServiceWith over 31years of experience, I can offer you quality representation by dedicating myself to providing you with personal service in order to achieve the best possible results for your legal issue.. I understand the importance of your legal matter. For that reason, I will aggressively pursue every injury claim as though the injury happened to a member of our family. I understand the anxiety that can result from having your income decline while seeing medical bills and other expenses increase. I will fight to obtain the compensation and benefits you deserve.. In other matters such as Estate Planning, Asset protection and immigration, we pay attention to details that matter and that make the difference in your case.. When giving legal advice in these matters, we look at the MACRO picture and give you a COMPLETE solution, not just a limitied one.Experienced Advice:The advice and recommendations you receive from your lawyer are only as good as the attorney you retain. You should seek counsel from an attorney who has extensive experience handling the type of matter you face.. As founder of Sariol Legal, I have over 31 years of legal experience. I am a proud member of:. What does this experience and knowledge mean to you?. Well over two decades of experience and accumulated knowledge mean that you can rely on the information you receive and the advice I provide. My extensive knowledge and experience will allow you to make informed decisions and ensure that you have the proper representation to pursue whatever course of legal action you decide.Personal Service:Personal service is something every client deserves and should expect from his or her attorney. You will appreciate the personal service you receive from me, starting with your free initial consultation all the way through the conclusion of your matter.I make it a point to take the time to listen to you and your concerns. I encourage and answer questions, and provide guidance through the legal system, ensuring you are prepared every step of the way. I will then analyze your situation and use my background and knowledge to provide you with experienced advice and accurate information about the law and the legal process.The information and advice I provide may not always be what you want to hear, but it will be accurate and should help you make informed decisions. I understand that your future, and possibly the future of your family, depends on the decisions you make today.I believe your future is too important to trust to a less experienced lawyer.. Contact Sariol Legal Center and Attorney Frank Sariol Today at (800) 2-100-100. To discuss your legal matter with an experienced lawyer, contact me to schedule a free confidential consultation.. I have the experience and a track record of success.. Call 1-(800) 2-100-100 today.-----------------------------------------El abogado y todo su personal de trabajo hablan español.

Experience as a lawyer combined with experience in sales, business, teaching and coaching help me to understand the varying needs of my clients whether my clients happen to be individuals or businesses. Graduating from law school with honors while beginning as a night student and working throughout my schooling provided me with training to balance the law with everyday reality that continues to apply as I advocate my clients' rights as their attorney.

Every case is important to the individual pursuing justice.  I understand that and give my full attention to matters that I agree to undertake.  I am honest and reliable and expect the same from my clients.

Ernest L. Weiss joined the Klinedinst Orange County Office in 2005 and became Shareholder in 2008.. Prior to joining Klinedinst, Mr. Weiss was Senior Trial Counsel with a national commercial liability insurance carrier. In that position, he was responsible for the handling of catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. As a result, Mr. Weiss gained significant jury trial experience and he has continued to successfully conduct jury trials with Klinedinst.. Over the course of his career, Mr. Weiss has succeeded in obtaining jury verdicts in a wide array of commercial cases, including products liability disputes involving consumer and commercial products. In addition, he has obtained jury verdicts in multiple transportation cases including tractor-trailer, loading and offloading, and other vehicular accidents.. Mr. Weiss has also successfully defended at trial healthcare providers, and has defended elder abuse claims. He has also litigated other professional liability claims, including on behalf of insurance and real estate brokers and agents. Mr. Weiss continues to represent commercial property owners and managers in a wide array of legal disputes, including premises liability, restaurant and hospitality matters, toxic tort and environmental cases.. Mr. Weiss has successfully tried employment matters and continues to represent clients in employment and discrimination matters. In his previous position as Senior Trial Counsel, Mr. Weiss served as faculty member of his carrier's National Institute of Trial Advocacy program, and he served as liaison counsel between the legal, claims and underwriting departments. Mr. Weiss received his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific in June, 1983. He received his B.S. in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations from Santa Clara University in June, 1979.

Erik E. Woodbury is an Associate in the firm’s Orange County office and has extensive experience in the areas of Business & Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate Law, Construction Litigation, Complex Civil Litigation, Products & Premises Liability, and Additional Civil & Commercial Disputes, including Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation.. During the course of his legal career, Mr. Woodbury has had the opportunity to represent a broad spectrum of corporations and individuals in highly complex litigation and representational matters, and has achieved great success on behalf of his clients in State and Federal Courts across the country. In addition to obtaining beneficial results through trial, Mr. Woodbury has worked to negotiate favorable settlements for clients in more than 75 mediations, and has assisted corporate clients in the structure and completion of numerous commercial transactions.. Since graduating from Tulane Law School in 1997, Mr. Woodbury has worked with some of the top litigation firms in the country and also has served as general counsel to a wide array of companies – from start-ups to established, multi-national businesses. In that capacity, he has provided guidance on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to, litigation, compliance, regulatory, intellectual property, real estate, risk management, corporate governance, and dispute resolution issues.. Some of his representative cases include:. Mr. Woodbury is admitted to practice in California, Florida, Georgia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and is active in the legal community as a member of the California and Orange County Bar Associations; Florida Bar Association; Virgin Islands Bar Association; Georgia Bar Association; American Bar Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and the Litigation Section of the ABA.. While at Boston College, Mr. Woodbury was a member of the varsity soccer (1990 - 1992) and football teams (1992 - 1994), and was a finalist for the Chevrolet Scholar Athlete Award.

Eric V. Traut is one of the top trial attorneys in Southern California. He distinguished himself early in his career as the youngest recipient of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association's "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award in 2003, and then received it again in 2023. Recently, he was selected by the nine chapters of CAL-ABOTA as their “Trial Lawyer of the Year” (2024) which is the highest honor for a trial lawyer to receive in California. He was chosen by the leaders of nine chapters in the state following a presentation on behalf of all the nominees. In his 34 years practicing law, Eric has successfully tried over 100 jury trials.. Eric’s reputation for civility, ethics, and fair-play precedes him. Judges, arbitrators, and mediators alike have openly admired his integrity, compassion for his clients, impressive trial skills, and his gift of advocacy. Often handling unique, high-profile cases, Eric has the respect of his peers and the community in and out of the courtroom. Eric has earned interviews and appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News, Court TV, ABC’s “Primetime” and CBS News.. Eric’s leadership skills have been sought after by numerous legal associations and charitable boards. He has served as President of five prestigious legal organizations in Orange County, including OCTLA, ABOTA, Project Youth-OCBF, Banyard Inn of Court, Italian American Lawyers of Orange County and he will be President of the 7000 member Orange County Bar Association in 2027. Eric has received many awards and honors. In addition to CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year, Eric has won the award from the local Orange County Chapter of ABOTA, and the Joseph D. McNeil Civility Award. In September 2023, Eric was honored as a recipient of the Anti-Defamation League’s Marcus M. Kaufman Jurisprudence Award.  This highly notable award recognizes outstanding members of the legal profession who are role models of ethics and leadership in the legal community.. While Eric loves being a lawyer and changing the lives of his clients, he truly enjoys giving back to his colleagues and the community. As the Past President of Project Youth, Eric led a non-profit organization strengthening Orange County youth and families through unique, award-winning health and educational programs. He continues to serve on the Executive Committee, donating many hours and thousandsof dollars each year to help local at-risk youth. Eric continues to give back to the legal community by volunteering to speak at countless seminars on litigation and trial skills and donating money to charities supported by law firms and legal organizations.. When not practicing law, Eric enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Pam. He cherishes time with his three children, two stepchildren, grandsons Vance and Calum, and granddaughter Holland.

Edwin’s passion for the law began as he worked at the Superior Court and observed countless people unable to effectively fight for their rights, lost in a complicated and intimidating justice system. He had the fortune of working directly in the courtroom as a Court Attendant and Court Clerk, observing over numerous trials under several judges.. Edwin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, graduating summa cum laude from Arizona State University. He enrolled as a part-time evening student with the Western State College of Law, where he was accepted with a full scholarship. Throughout law school, Edwin worked as a certified law clerk during the day, attending classes in the evening and maintaining the number-one rank in his class. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Western State Law Review, a member of the Deans’ Circle and Distinguished Honor Roll, and has earned a Certificate of Distinguished Public Service through his dedication to giving back to the community. Edwin was also invited to the Honors Moot Court Team and was selected to be a Deans’ Fellow, where he served as a mentor to incoming 1L students during their first year. He then graduated summa cum laude, the valedictorian of his graduating class, and went on to pass the bar exam and join the firm as an attorney.

Edward Susolik specializes in complex insurance litigation and catastrophic personal injury, as well as a broad spectrum of commercial and business litigation from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, including professional liability, intellectual property, construction law, employment law, real estate, securities law, directors and officers liability, governmental liability and numerous other areas of commercial litigation.. Mr. Susolik is chair of the Insurance Department at Callahan & Blaine. He has been responsible for many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements over the years, including settlements in the amount of $28 Million, $15.5 Million and $8.1 Million.. In the insurance area, Mr. Susolik has wide expertise in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation covering the full spectrum of insurance law. First, Mr. Susolik has extensive experience in representing policyholders who have been denied insurance benefits. For example, he has successfully represented many professionals in insurance disputes, including doctors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, directors, architects and consultants. Likewise, Mr. Susolik has represented many corporations, homeowners’ associations, municipalities, charitable organizations, contractors and other business organizations in complex insurance disputes. Mr. Susolik also has broad experience in the representation of insurance industry professionals, including agents, brokers and insurance companies in disputes within the insurance industry, including litigation with reinsurers, excess and umbrella insurers and the Department of Insurance.. Mr. Susolik has broad expertise in resolving both first party and third party insurance disputes. In the first party context, Mr. Susolik has tried, litigated and handled hundreds of first party insurance claims, including major claims arising out of the Northridge earthquake, landslides and mudslides, toxic mold contamination, fire claims, water damage, pollution, life insurance, disability insurance, health insurance and numerous other contexts. Likewise, in the third party context, Mr. Susolik has litigated hundreds of liability insurance disputes, including advertising injury claims, Cumis counsel, duty to defend and recovery of attorneys’ fees, wrongful failure to settle, reimbursement, rescission, and other third party insurance disputes.. Mr. Susolik is a frequent speaker on insurance and litigation issues to lawyers, business groups and others. Mr. Susolik is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at USC Law School, where he teaches Insurance Law. He was also Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association for 12 years. Mr. Susolik has been retained on many occasions as an expert witness on insurance law issues by both insurance companies and policyholders. He is also frequently retained by attorneys to provide expert insurance advice and consultation.. Mr. Susolik is the author of many articles on litigation and insurance issues and is a frequent contributor to periodicals, treatises and other legal publications. Mr. Susolik was an editor for the Rutter Group California Practice Guide on Insurance Litigation for over 15 years, where he updated chapters on Insurance Bad Faith and the Duty to Defend.. Mr. Susolik's many awards and accolades speak to his reputation in the legal community. For example, Mr. Susolik has been recognized by his peers as one of the "Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California" for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 , 2017, 2018, and 2019 -- one of only a handful of Orange County attorneys given that distinguished honor by Super Lawyer Magazine.. On the personal side, Mr. Susolik was born in Trnava, Czechoslovakia. He graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Philosophy, English and History. He also received his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School, where he graduated Order of the Coif and was an Articles Editor on the Law Review.

EDUCATION. • 1996 Graduate with Honors from the University of California, Irvine. • 1999 Graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. • 1999 Admitted to the State Bar of California. • 2000 Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. • 2000 Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. • 2000 Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. • 2000 Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California. • 2000 Admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. • 2004 Award of Appreciation from the Stockton Police Officers Association. • 2016 Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The Krolikowski Law Firm, 2004 - Present: My law practice has and continues to represent individuals and businesses concerning workers compensation and personal injury throughout California.Notable case: Craig F Monteilh v. Federal Bureau of Investigation et al [see, ?v=fbux9CEHOKY]. MEMBERSHIP. • State Bar of California. • Million Dollar Advocates Forum. • Member of the Orange County Bar Association. • Member of American Bar Association. • Member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles