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John Airola
Airola Law Offices
1050 Fulton Avenue
Suite 110
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916) 971-3314 | Fax: (916) 971-3402
http://www.law4injury.com
Worked for the insurance companies; Now I work for you.
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, uninsured motorist claims, burn injuries, and brain damage.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Car/Auto Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1991
Bar Number: 155950
Other Court Admissions
- California (State Court)
- Eastern District of California (Federal Court)
Association Memberships
- State Bar of California
- Sacramento County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I complete the continuing legal education required by the State Bar.
Example Cases
I have handled thousands of personal injury cases involving auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, uninsured motorist claims, burn injuries, and brain damage.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
City:
Sacramento
State:
CA
Year:
1991
Degree:
B.A.
School:
California State University, Chico
City:
Chico
State:
CA
Year:
1986
Focus and Accomplishments:
Pre-Law focus
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
100% Plaintiff's Personal Injury
The Airola Law Offices was established in 1997, although I have been an attorney since 1991.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been a personal injury lawyer, working in the auto accident and injury field for over 15 years. I have successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases involving auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, uninsured motorist claims, burn injuries, and brain damage.
Before working on behalf of injured persons, I spent six years working on behalf of insurance companies, against injured persons. Consequently, I have an in-depth, working knowledge concerning how insurance companies handle claims. I use this experience against insurance companies to successfully represent my clients.
Activities and Awards
Judge Pro Tem in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is vitally important for clients to understand the issues involved in their case. At the first meeting I have with a new client I help them understand exactly what their case is about and what the key issues are. That education continues throughout the case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We will gladly review any and all documents prepared by clients prior to representation.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have assisted many clients who want to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer when I was quite young. I have always enjoyed assisting people with disputes, even as far back as elementary school. In addition, I was introduced to the legal profession very early in life. My grandfather, Virgil M. Airola, became a lawyer in California in 1916 and there have been lawyers in my family ever since. In fact, there are nine attorneys in my family and three have been judges. I began working with my cousin, Kenneth D. Airola, at his law firm in San Andreas, California in 1977 and worked there throughout high school. While working for Ken I realized that I would really like to be an attorney.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Before representing individuals in personal injury cases I worked on behalf of insurance companies, against injured people. Working for the insurance companies gave me an in-depth, working knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate and handle cases. Consequently, because I have worked on the "other side" I am much better equipped to represent injured persons against insurance companies.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose personal injury practice for two reasons: First, I really enjoy representing "the little guy" against the big insurance company. Second, I enjoy the medical aspect of personal injury and spent years learning the medical aspect of personal injury cases.
What do you like best about your career?
I really enjoy representing the underdog. In other words, I like representing David against Goliath.
Tell us about your law firm:
Tuesday Airola is an associate attorney at our law office. Tuesday's previous work history includes over eight years of corporate sales and marketing experience at various high-tech companies in the Bay Area. The last company for which she worked was Yahoo!, Inc.
Melinda M. Chavez is a legal assistant for the Airola Law Offices. She has been working as a legal assistant / legal secretary in the areas of personal injury, worker's compensation and trademark litigation for nearly 14 years. Ms. Chavez is originally from Daly City, California. She is fluent in Spanish.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a very strong and effective communicator. In addition, I am a straight-shooter and direct with my clients.
Personal Interests:
When I am not chasing my four children around, I like to play the trumpet (both jazz and classical), run marathons, and travel.
Office Manager/Assistant
Melinda Chavez
Fax
(916) 971-3402
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
There are no retainers or up-front costs or fees paid by the client. We only take a fee when we actually recover money from the insurance company or at-fault party. If there is no recovery we do not get paid. Our fee is a certain percentage of the settlement or verdict. This fee is usually between 25% and 33% and 1/3 % of the recovery.
Hourly Rates
We do not charge by the hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Free consultation. No fee until we win.
Typical Retainer
We do not require or expect any retainer.
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