Personal Injury

I do not have a preferred new client; we evaluate each case that is presented to us.

CA, Dec 1980
Bar Number: 95735

All California Courts, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

State Bar of California

I generally exceed my required hours.

I handled a dog bite case where the insurance company didn't believe the client had a fairly serious injury and offered the client an extremely low offer. The jury awarded a decision which was significantly more than what was offered to settle.

I also handled a slip and fall case where a large chain restaurant disputed their liability. My client had already been rejected by other attorneys. After we took the case, he received a large settlement as a result from an expert opinion regarding the liability of the restaurant and its practices in maintaining the floors.

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California

Personally, I've been practicing for 26 years in criminal law. The focus of personal injury started in 1986.

I had some associations with other individuals up to 1993, but most often, I am and have been a sole practitioner.

I am a pro tem judge for mediation in the county of El Dorado, and I volunteered for a juvenile program called Teen Court.

Carolyn

(530) 544-4823

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We pick up our messages before and after hours.

No

We make arrangements for interpreters when necessary.

If I am talking to a client for a consultation, the flat fee ranges from $50 - $150.

$225

This depends on the case--I will never charge unless the client is fully aware that I am doing so.

This depends on the case. Most personal injury cases do not have a retainer because they are done on a contingency fee basis.