Donald R. Wild
Wild, Carey & Fife
100 Montgomery Street
Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Phone: (415) 837-3101
http://www.wcandf.com
Call me for Free Consult; Over 40yrs Trial Experience
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Seriously or catastrophically injured accident victims; wrongful death cases on behalf of heirs of a deceased family member; victims of business or investment fraud.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Whiplash
Character Injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
Dangerous Property
Financial Injuries
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Pyramid Schemes
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- HMO Managed Case
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury - Defense
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
CA, Jan 1970
Bar Number: 46156
Other Court Admissions
• All California State Trial Courts
• District Courts of Appeal
• Supreme Court
• All California Federal Courts
Association Memberships
• American Bar Association
• California State Bar
• American Board of Trial Advocates
Continuing Education
I attend Continuing Legal Education seminars on selected trial practice, personal injury, and business law topics.
Example Cases
• Recently settled wrongful death case on behalf of heirs of retiree passenger of tour bus, who was fatally injured on bus trip (confidential terms).
• Tried $6.2 million breach of contract case on behalf of entrepreneur/engineer against corporation in which client achieved full recovery.
• Have had many other favorable verdicts and settlements in very difficult cases.
Education
Loyola of Los Angeles
Juris Doctorate
Los Angeles
CA
1969
Yes
Moot Court and Law Review
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science
Tucson
AZ
1962
Elected to Tau Beta Pi, national engineering honorary society; graduated with distinction; played Division 1 varsity football
Mechanical Engineering
Number of Attorneys
8
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
My firm's principal focus is on major personal injury and wrongful death cases. We also handle business-related and insurance coverage disputes. I established this firm in 1980. We have handled cases throughout California since then.
Previous Employment Summary
Before starting my own firm, I worked as an associate and later as a partner in three successive Los Angeles-based civil litigation firms. The mix of cases was generally similar to what I handle now.
Activities and Awards
I took assignments as a judicial arbitrator in the San Francisco County Superior Court system for approximately 10 years. I have been AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell for 25 years.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I always encourage this, if the client is interested in doing so, but I do not force it. Knowing the law is my job.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will always review them if requested to do so. I will insist on it if they are crucial to our case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I generally do not do this. Representing clients is my job.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I started my working career as an engineer with a major manufacturing corporation, but eventually found the work unfulfilling and often driven by corporate politics. I decided to attend law school and become a trial lawyer because I felt that work would better fit my interests and my competitive needs. This was a good move.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My degree in mechanical engineering and my work thereafter in the manufacturing industry, along with my competitive nature as a scholarship football athlete in college and a club lacrosse player for 13 years after that, have contributed to my skills and track record as a trial lawyer. As a once practicing engineer I can usually evaluate and explain how accidents happen and how products malfunction. I believe also that the competitive drive I developed and as an athlete help me as well.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy the challenge of being a trial lawyer. It is of course not combat, but it is competitive and this is what drives me to succeed.
What do you like best about your career?
Winning and settling cases favorably for deserving and appreciative clients; having the respect of my opponents and colleagues.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a firm of three partners and five experienced associate attorneys who work well together. Subject to conferring with the client I make all final decisions on matters which I am handling. I am also very fortunate to have a fine office administrator, a competent and experienced secretary, and a generally capable staff.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are in explaining my client's case in simple and believable terms, and in persuading juries that I am presenting an honest picture of my client's case without omissions or exaggeration.
Personal Interests:
Working out, running, some spectator sports, reading, and auto racing events (I raced previously owned sports cars for many years at the club level, but have retired from that). I enjoy my time off, but my energy and principal focus remain directed to my law practice.
Office Manager/Assistant
Nancy M. Holliday
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Associate Enoch Wang (Cantonese)
Administrative Assistant Jonathan Vega (Spanish)
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We do not have fixed price services. Each client's problem is unique and not appropriate for a "one size fits all" approach.
Hourly Rates
Generally $300 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes; generally for the first meeting, regardless of length.
Typical Retainer
We generally require that a new client pay us an advance retainer. The amount depends on the estimated complexity of the task.
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