Top best Medical Malpractice Lawyers Near me in ZIP 92705

Richard Cohn is a persistent, aggressive trial attorney who takes a "turn every stone" approach toward the legal matters he handles. He has been repeatedly designated a Southern California "Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine and Law and Politics. He was also one of only three lawyers in Orange County, California to achieve the distinction of being listed as a "Law Dragon" in the inaugural issue of Law Dragon Magazine, which designated him as one of the "Top 500 Litigators in the Nation.”  Mr. Cohn received the prestigious “Top Gun” Trial Lawyers of the Year Award in 2008 for his work on medical malpractice cases in Orange County.  Mr. Cohn is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubble’s Law Directory — which issues such ratings only to those attorneys who have demonstrated preeminent legal ability and the highest professional and ethical standards.. Mr. Cohn received his Bachelors Degree, Cum Laude, from University of California at San Diego (UCSD) in 1985 with a double major in Political Science and Communications. He obtained his juris doctorate degree from U.S.C. Law School in 1989, graduating among the top quarter of his class. He began his legal career at the law firm of McGinnis, Fitzgerald, Reese, Sharkey & McIntyre in San Diego, California, specializing in the field of medical malpractice defense.. Mr. Cohn joined Wylie Aitken in practice in July of 1990 and became a named Partner in January 2001. Mr. Cohn handles a wide variety of cases in major tort litigation including wrongful death and serious personal injury, medical malpractice, aviation tort law, insurance bad faith, products liability, construction site accidents, automobile and trucking accidents, premises liability, and governmental tort liability. (The subspecialty of medical malpractice has always constituted over 50% of his caseload.). Mr. Cohn is a past President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, having assumed the Presidency of that organization in January 2001. Mr. Cohn has also served on the Board of Directors of a variety of other legal and charitable organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association and the United Cerebral Palsey Association of Orange County among others. He is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars including for California Continuing Education for The Bar (CEB) as well as for the State and Local Trial and Bar Association. He is also a frequent author of articles in legal publications. He has also been interviewed on multiple occasions by both televison and print news media regarding a variety of high profile cases.. Exemplary Results. Mr. Cohn has been trial counsel in a variety of lengthy, complex and high profile trials which have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts. Examples include: Small v. County of Orange (involving the attack of a mountain lion on a young child in a public park -- Verdict: $2,100,000); Chavez v. Altig (a complex medical malpractice case wherein a 25 year old man was blinded as a result of anesthesia during ankle surgery -- Verdict: $3,800,000); Scott v. Burges Transportation, et al (wherein a Journeyman immigrant plumbing contractor was seriously injured when he was run over by a dump truck on a construction site -- Verdict: $1,900,000); (Redacted) v. Wings Express Aviation, et al. (an aviation case wherein a Piper Cherokee VI aircraft crashed at Fullerton Airport due to a combination of contaminated fuel and poor maintenance -- Verdict $2,760,535).. Mr. Cohn also has achieved numerous multimillion dollar settlements on behalf of his clients. Most recent highlights include: A $4.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of a man who suffered a quadriplegic injury when diving into a pool at a luxury resort (2010); A $3 million settlement for the wrongful death of a construction site worker struck by a dump truck (Bodine v. Western Trucking) (2006); A $7.25 million dollar settlement for a new mother who received a morphine overdose in the hospital after a C-Section, (Case I.D. confidential) (2007); a settlement for over $3 Million for the wrongful death of an elderly woman struck by a bus in a crosswalk (Case I.D. confidential) (2006); a $1.8 Million settlement for the wrongful death of a husband/father electrocuted when he contacted power lines (Case I.D. confidential) (2006); and a $2.4 million settlement in a medical malpractice matter involving the wrongful death of an executive/father of three due to anesthesiology error (Brown v. Neff, M.D., et al.). He also obtained a record $2.1 million dollar settlement for an 80 year old auto v. pedestrian victim (believed to be the highest personal injury award in California history for a victim over the age of 80). (Rubio v. Allstate Ins.) (2003). In other recent medical malpractice results, Mr. Cohn recently obtained a $4.0 million dollar settlement in a hard fought, complex birth injury case. (Doe v. Roe Hospital) (2007), and a 2.4 million settlement on the eve of trial in another Orange County birth injury matter, (2008.). Mr. Cohn has also briefed and argued a variety of appellate matters, and argued before the California Supreme Court in an insurance coverage dispute which resulted in over 140 pages of majority and dissenting opinion.. Personal. Mr. Cohn was married in 1993 and has two children. They live in Newport Beach, California.

I'm Chris Purcell, a knowledgeable Orange County trial attorney with over 20 years of experience handling serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. As a lawyer, my goal is to help individuals and families feel like they have been heard, treated fairly, and compensated for what they have lost. I have achieved great success in finding the parties responsible for my clients’ losses and holding them accountable. My clients receive aggressive legal representation and don't incur a fee unless I win your case.. If you are considering legal representation, please contact me today at my Santa Ana or Irvine office for a confidential free consultation with no obligation.. I serve Orange County and surrounding areas including Santa Ana, Riverside, San Bernardino, Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Orange, Tustin, Anaheim, Laguna Niguel, and Lake Forest.. Purcell Law. Chris Purcell, Personal Injury Attorney. 1539 E. 4th Street. Santa Ana, CA 92701. Purcell Law. Chris Purcell, Personal Injury Attorney. 7700 Irvine Center Drive Suite 800. Irvine, CA 92618

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

Don Werno is a Certified Family Law Specialist and an award winning trial lawyer who has been practicing law since 1999 in and around Orange County, California.  Don has a Master's Degree in Psychology along with a law degree and is a Single and Multi-Engine aircraft Commercial Pilot and Gold Seal Flight Instructor.  Don is a Certificated College Professor and has spent much of his adult life educating people about the law, computer technologies, aviation and other subjects.  Don is also a certified Mediator.. Don focuses his practice on providing solutions to people with Divorce, Child Custody, Support, Domestic Violence and other Family Law problems.  Don is a skilled mediator and has conducted many successful family law mediations.  Don also provides Criminal Defense representation to clients with problems that may negatively affect their family or family law case.  Don has successfully represented hundreds of clients throughout his career and he is available to discuss how he might help you, too.

David E. Gentry is the founding partner at Gentry & Ashton (formerly Law Offices of David E. Gentry). Mr. Gentry knew from a young age that he wanted to be an attorney. He founded the firm in 1978 because he truly wanted to make a difference in the lives of people who were unable to or did not know how to help themselves. His passion is helping injured people and because of this, early on he decided he would only take cases on a no recovery no fee basis, and this is how the firm still operates today. Over the course of his 37 year career, Mr. Gentry has helped individuals and families obtain multi-million dollar results in Workers Compensation cases, Personal Injury cases and often times cases involving both areas of the law. He specializes in handling major cases involving serious injuries or death with combined issues of Workers Compensation and Personal Injury. Recognized as an expert in the cross-over field, he has authored articles in statewide publications addressing Workers Compensation/Personal Injury crossover issues and has been a guest on radio shows as a commentator in this specialized area of the law. Mr. Gentry received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California Berkeley. Thereafter, he worked full-time while attending American College of Law, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree. Admitted to both the State and Federal bars, he is a member of numerous State and National Professional Associations in Workers Compensation and Personal Injury. In his spare time, Mr. Gentry enjoys watching Angels baseball and spending time with his wife, four children and three grandchildren.

Benjamin T. Ikuta is an attorney who joined Hodes Milman Liebeck, LLP in 2016.  Ben focuses on nursing home negligence, elder abuse, personal injury and product liability.  For eight years prior to working at Hodes Milman Liebeck, LLP, Ben worked for firms that primarily focused on defending skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, hospitals, physicians, and nurses. He defended elder abuse, malpractice, and employment-related actions.. In October of 2012, Ben was the second-chair for a trial in defending a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (“RCFE”) in an elder abuse case.  The RCFE had served grade D commercial steak to its residents.  After an 85-year old resident choked on the meat, the staff at the RCFE failed to call for the paramedics for approximately 20 minutes, resulting in the elder’s death.  After a 6-week trial, where Ben cross-examined the elder’s family, the meat manufacturers and distributers, and an expert doctor, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Ben’s client.  In another case, Ben defended a registered nurse accused of sexual misconduct in an administrative hearing and received a favorable result of probation.  As a defense lawyer prior to joining Hodes Milman Liebeck, LLP, Ben routinely secured judgments in favor of healthcare providers and insurance companies.. In 2016, Ben realized that his true calling was not in defending healthcare providers and insurance companies, but rather to work for those injured by wrongdoing.  This was particularly true for vulnerable and defenseless elders in claims of reckless neglect against RCFEs, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Hospitals. Ben’s extensive experience with defense firms provides him a unique perspective in relation to the tactics and strategies implemented by insurance companies, corporations, and defense attorneys. This experience from the other side of the table allows Ben to represent plaintiffs more effectively and obtain the best possible results.. Education. Ben received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA. Ben earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, where he served as Symposium Editor of the Hastings Law Journal. During law school, Mr. Ikuta made significant contributions to the public sector, providing research and recommendations for the Judicial Council of California and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.. Publications. Honors. Recent Results. March 23, 2018 - $200,000 recovery after a patient fell at a Senior Mental Health Unit, fracturing her left hip and shoulder.. March 5, 2018: $225,000 recovery surrounding the death of a 66-year old man who bled to death in a hospital.. January 29, 2018: $1,500,000 settlement after physicians at a hospital failed to properly diagnose the patient with adrenal insufficiency, resulting in brain damage.. January 22, 2018: $180,000 recovery in a case where Ben’s clients were rear-ended, suffering back pain and discomfort but no need for surgery.  The case settled after the insurance company increased their offer after hearing Ben’s opening statement in front of the jury.. December 13, 2017: $2,499,000 settlement involving a slip-and-fall case against an urgent care center resulting in a severe hematoma and brain damage.. December 5, 2017 - $3,000,000 settlement of a baby who was brain damaged at a hospital after a NICU nurse failed to recognize the symptoms of a bacterial infection.. November 21, 2017 - $137,500 result against an HMO due to the failure to diagnose skin cancer, resulting in an unsightly excision.. November 6, 2017 - $195,000 resolution involving a slip and fall at a Skilled Nursing Facility, resulting in a broken femur.. July 26, 2017 – Trial court award of full ownership of an Orange County home.  Ben’s client was both the defendant and cross-plaintiff in a countersuit involving the purchase of a house in Orange County.  Ben prevailed at a bench trial, obtaining not only a defense award but also prevailed on the cross-complaint for full ownership of the home.. February 2, 2017: $150,000 recovery in a failure to identify breast cancer in a mammogram against a radiologist.  The case settled after Ben prevailed after the first part of a two-part trial as to whether his client’s case was timely filed.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical Malpractice attorney serving clients in Santa Ana and surrounding areas.