Top Accidents Lawyers Near Me in Solana Beach Area

The practice of law can be summarized in a single word: integrity. A lawyer works his entire career to develop his reputation among his peers and with his clients, without either of whom the lawyer would not have a practice. It is my belief that there is not a single dispute that can be created that is worth compromising my integrity over. Similarly, while I strongly advocate aggressive client representation (as ultimately my duty is to my client to ensure the best result), I even more strongly advocate professional courtesy and cooperation. While there are hundreds of thousands of lawyers nationwide, the litigation community is still relatively small and, simply put, there is more to be gained by maintaining a strong professional relationship with opposing counsel than to unnecessarily create a contentious relationship. At some point in a litigation matter the respective attorneys are going to have to communicate effectively with one another in the best interest of their respective clients. A severed relationship precludes this dialogue, and often leads to unnecessary costs and fees to the client by way of additional court hearings, discovery motions, telephone calls, and letters.. Along the same lines, while every matter needs to be prepared as if it will proceed to trial, each matter at some point should attempt some form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The lawyer who sits back on the premise that every case will settle (so why work it up aggressively?) does a disservice to himself and his clients. Discovery is the lawyers’ opportunity to ascertain the merits of their respective cases; oftentimes the facts as you think you know them on day one have morphed into a very different picture several months into the case. However, once a sufficient amount of discovery (interrogatories, document production, admissions, depositions) has been conducted to ascertain the merits of a particular matter, the parties must engage in some form of alternative dispute resolution. Ideally, this takes the form of a mediation, where a neutral third party encourages dialogue amongst the parties in an attempt to informally resolve the dispute. Many times each side has a very different opinion of the value of a case; in such case, binding or non-binding arbitration may make sense to obtain the impartial opinion of a qualified third party.. As a lawyer I have evaluated hundreds of cases, and I pride myself on my ability to accurately ascertain the value of a particular matter. This helps me to properly advise my clients. Having practiced on both sides of the table, as both a plaintiff lawyer and defense counsel, I understand both sides arguments in working up a case and generally know what the other side is going to offer in terms of presenting their case. With my mediation practice, this experience allows me offer insight to each party into the merits of the opposing side’s position, and ultimately to assist in moving the matter toward a successful resolution. I take pride in both facets of my practice and believe that these complementary aspects of the practice of law help me to be a better lawyer for my litigation clients and a better mediator for my mediation clients.. I provide a free initial consultation of 45 minutes, and would be happy to sit down and discuss your matter with you. If I am unable to assist you, I will advise you accordingly and hopefully can direct you to someone who might better assist you. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to working with you.

Michelle understands that every client’s situation is unique and as such, she tailors her approach to each case to meet the specific needs of the client. She prides herself on being a tireless advocate for her clients from beginning to end. Additionally, Michelle has spent significant time volunteering both in and out of the legal community.. Having begun her legal career in 2001, Michelle Carlisle Hollimon is a skilled litigation attorney with extensive experience in family law. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1998. She then attended California Western School of Law in where she graduated in the top 25% of her class in 2000.

I have been a personal injury attorney in San Diego since June 1979.  The contingency fees, that I typically charge most clients, begin at 25%.  The fees increase to 33-1/3 if I am required to formally present the case at arbitration, mediation or trial.  If I am able to settle the case without expending the amount of time necessary to fully litigate it, then I believe that the client should benefit by receiving a lower fee.. In 2009 I was the sole recipient of the San Diego Trial Lawyers Trial Advocate Award.  I have also received the Preeminent AV Rating issued by Martindale Hubble for over 20 years.  I have annually been listed as one of San Diego’s Super Lawyer’s in San Diego Magazine.. I have successfully handled cases against General Motors, Ford, Honda and a number of other automotive manufacturers as a result of motor vehicles that were either negligently manufactured or designed.  I have also handled products liability claims against other major manufacturers and distributors for unsafe products.  Other cases that I have handled involved dangerous roadway design and unsafe road cases against the State of California, County of San Diego and other municipalities throughout California.  I have also successfully handled claims against Home Depot, K-Mart, Von’s and all of the other major supermarket chains.  Most if not all of the auto accident cases that I have successfully litigated, have included claims against all of the major insurance carriers operated in California including the Auto Club, State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, Mercury and Progressive. Some of these claims have also included uninsured and underinsured motorist claims and bad faith insurance claims, based upon the insurance carrier’s failure to abide by their obligation to deal fairly and reasonably with their own insureds.. Over the years I have successfully handled cases involving client who have suffered brain injuries, paraplegia, quadriplegia, assorted other spinal cord injuries included herniated disc.  My training and experience has enabled me to ascertain the underlying etiology of most physical symptoms that my clients have experienced following an auto accident or other trauma.  As a result, I have been able to differentiate between whether or not a client has sustained a soft tissue injury as opposed to damage to their disc or spinal cord and whether or not their physical complaints are due to an aggravation of a pre-existing asymptomatic, congenital or degenerative condition.. I am acutely aware of the appropriate medical care that an individual should receive for the injuries that they have sustained.  I have had the pleasure of meeting most of the top medical specialists who practice in San Diego County.  Those professionals are available to provide appropriate medical care or to act as an expert to confirm the reasonableness and necessity of the treatment that an injured party was required to undergo.. Please contact me at your convenience if you have any questions regarding you or any family member that has been involved in sustaining trauma caused by the negligence of another.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Solana Beach and surrounding areas.

Experienced Accidents attorney serving clients in Solana Beach and surrounding areas.