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Julia J. Parranto
The Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto
819 Sonoma Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 573-8868 | Fax: (707) 573-8886
http://www.parrantolaw.com
Experienced personal injury trial lawyer
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I like to work with people who have been seriously injured by the mistakes of others.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Amputation
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
CA, Nov 1987
Bar Number: 129638
Other Court Admissions
California (State & Federal), and Hawaii (Federal)
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association, Sonoma County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I have completed over 100 hours in trial practice and personal injury law.
Example Cases
1. I tried a case against a major San Francisco hospital in which we proved that hospital staff had been negligent when they left my client alone on a gurney in the hallway of the hospital 3 days after having neck surgery. My client somehow got flipped off the gurney and reinjured her neck in the fall. Her doctors testified that she was not injured and the fall did not cause any injury, despite the fact that she had a second surgery 2 weeks later. The jury found in our favor and awarded an amount more than 10 times the last offer.
2. I settled a case against a trucking firm and a large lumber company for the wrongful death of my client's husband. The lumber company overloaded the truck and the driver of the truck lost his load going around a curve on a mountain road. My client's husband was traveling in the opposite direction. The lumber bounced off the roadway in front of his vehicle and went through his windshield, killing him. The trucking company blamed the accident on my client's husband, but we were able to prove that the trucker went over the double yellow lines and the case settled for a substantial amount.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Minnesota
City:
Minneapolis
State:
MN
Year:
1985
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Santa Clara
City:
Santa Clara
State:
CA
Year:
1986
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Although I previously practiced other types of litigation, e.g., construction defect litigation, contract disputes, employment disputes, real estate fraud, and even family law, my practice for the last 10 years has been completely focused on personal injury law.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked for Reed, Elliott, Creech & Roth in San Jose as an Associate Attorney from 1987 to 1990 doing general civil litigation, including personal injury work on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. From 1990 to 1992, I worked at a small Santa Rosa law firm doing real estate and construction-related litigation. In February of 1992, I founded the Law Offices of Julia J. Parranto, in part to get back to personal injury work.
Activities and Awards
I work as an Arbitrator for the State Bar, for the Superior Court of Sonoma County, and for the Sonoma County Bar Association. I am on the panel of independent arbitrators for Kaiser medical malpractice claims. I am a Director of the Board of the Sonoma County Bar Association. I serve as a Mandatory Settlement Conference panelist for the Sonoma County Courts.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A client who is well-informed tends to be a better client because there is a basic understanding of what needs to be proven in order to succeed in the personal injury claim.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
No, I am not willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No, I am not willing to coach clients that want to represent themselves. Sorry, I don't have the time.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because I wanted to do something worthwhile with my life, and I thought being a trial lawyer would be interesting and fun.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Actually, having worked through college and law school (and having been poor) helps me to relate to my clients better and to better understand what they are going through when they suddenly can't provide for their families or do the housework, etc.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to have regular people as my clients, not insurance companies, corporations, or even public entities. It amazes me how broad the spectrum of society that my clients come from is: I've had everyone from bank presidents to fire fighters to homeless schizophrenics as my clients.
What do you like best about your career?
I like winning a trial or getting a good settlement for a deserving client.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have two assistants: Kati and Stacy. Kati has been with me for 6 years. She is a trained legal secretary, but functions as a secretary/paralegal. Stacy has been with me for 5 years. She is our receptionist/medical billing guru. Both women are energetic and interested in their work. They both strive to do well by our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
My unique strength is my trial experience.
We are extremely thorough in our presentation of even the smallest case. We make reasonable demands so as to maintain credibility with insurance companies. We treat others with dignity and respect and expect the same in return. I will try any case that I've taken if the insurance company's offer is less than what I think it should be - regardless of personal financial risk.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy my children, traveling, sports (both as a player and a fan), and coin collecting.
Office Manager/Assistant
Kati Moncada
Fax
(707) 573-8886
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
From my fee agreement: "Attorney shall receive a fee of 33-1/3 percent of any recovery if the case is settled prior to the setting of an arbitration hearing and/or trial date by the court. Attorney shall receive a fee of 40 percent of any recovery received after the setting of an arbitration hearing and/or trial date."
Hourly Rates
My work is done on a contingency basis only.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
My work is done on a contingency basis only.
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