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Eric Abramson
Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 3340
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 421-7995 | Fax: (415) 421-0912
http://www.aswllp.com
Experience, Reputation, Results
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Individuals and Families
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Felony Auto Accident
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Amputation
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
CA, Jul 1982
Bar Number: 103864
Specialty Certifications
I am certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Other Court Admissions
Federal District Courts, California State Courts, and the Supreme Court of the State of California
Association Memberships
I am a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Marin County Bar Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Continuing Education
I attend and teach continuing education in my specialty area of practice on a regular basis.
Papers and Publications
I have authored various articles on trial practice that have published in various trial lawyer publications.
Example Cases
I have successfully resolved cases involving airplane crashes, wrongful death, elder abuse, playground injuries, vehicular collision cases, dangerous premises cases, construction accidents, and a lot more.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1981
Focus and Accomplishments:
Board of Governors of the Hastings College of the Law Alumni Association, and was the President of the Alumni Association in 1997-98.
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
California State University, Hayward
City:
Hayward
State:
CA
Year:
1978
Focus and Accomplishments:
Psychology major
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
With over 100 years of combined experience, the trial lawyers at Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP, have successfully represented thousands of people who have suffered serious injuries and losses due to negligence or recklessness, and have compiled a winning record on behalf of the injured.
We are especially proud of the cases we have won that bring fair compensation to our clients and that also result in changes to the law or improvements to safety features that reduce the risk of future injury.
Previous Employment Summary
I've been an attorney since 1982, and I have specialized in representing individuals and families in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, elder abuse, and more.
Activities and Awards
I frequently serve as an arbitrator by appointment of the San Francisco and Marin County Superior Courts and has served as a judge pro-tem.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think clients should educate themselves as much as they can. However, this is a highly specialized area, and it's not in a person's best interest to try and represent themselves.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes, I'm happy to talk to people who want to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have had a varied work experience at numerous jobs including auto mechanics, landscaping, retail, sales; jobs involving real world situations not associated with academia or the law.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I like the idea of representing families and individuals who've been harmed and are seeking redress and compensation. I like representing David versus Goliath. I like representing the little guy. I like assisting people that need help.
What do you like best about your career?
It's satisfying to be able to help people. It's satisfying to be successful. It's an interesting profession, because I get to meet and work with so many families and individuals.
Tell us about your law firm:
Each member of our firm is a skilled and experienced creative, successful trial lawyer. Each member of our firm takes pride representing our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
The strength is thoroughness, determination, preparation. I believe my expertise includes evaluation and negotiation, and presentation of evidence in court and trial.
Methodical, analytical, assertive
Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my family and sons, sports, fitness,and work.
Office Manager/Assistant
Kay Baxter/Maria Dunn
Fax
(415) 421-0912
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
My assistant Kay Baxter speaks Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We work strictly on a contingency fee basis. If we don't win, we don't get paid.
Hourly Rates
Again, we work on a contingency fee basis only.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
We only do retainers for Medical Malpractice, and the retainer varies depending on the case.
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