Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Lee C. Arter
The Law Offices of Lee C. Arter
3580 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 2080
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (800) 715-4489 | Fax: (213) 384-9599
http://www.losangelespersonalinjuryfirm.com
http://www.losangeles-autoaccidents.com
Los Angeles, California Personal Injury Attorneys
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
We seek to represent clients who want a knowledgeable and experienced Los Angeles, California personal injury attorney to represent them in seeking compensation for their serious injuries.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
CA, Apr 1990
Bar Number: 145991
Other Court Admissions
California State Courts, California Court of Appeals, California Supreme Court, and California District Courts.
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Los Angeles Bar Association, and Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Continuing Education
I always exceed the required continuing legal education hours (CLE) by actively participating in Los Angeles, California personal injury associations and seminars. By participating in these seminars, I am able to keep up to date on changes in the law as well as recent personal injury jury decisions and settlements.
Example Cases
One of my most memorable cases was a case where another attorney declined to represent the auto accident victim because the insurance company said that they would not compensate her for her serious injuries. I, in turn, took her case, and was able to settle for the maximum insurance policy because of my diligent research and litigation tactics.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Southern California
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1987
Honors:
Political Science
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
University of La Verne School of Law
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1990
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Our Southern California personal injury firm represents those clients who have been seriously injured in all types of accidents including: car accidents; motorcycle crashes; trucking rollovers; medical malpractice; brain injury; birth injuries; elder abuse & nursing home negligence; amusement park accidents; construction injury accidents; premises liability; and dog bite attacks.
I started my own personal injury firm in 1992 when I determined that clients were not receiving the proper counseling and legal representation that they deserved in the Los Angeles area. Since opening up my firm, our personal injury lawyers, who combined have over 90 years experience in representing clients, have handled over 10,000 personal injury cases and have recovered over $60 MILLION DOLLARS in settlements and jury verdicts.
Previous Employment Summary
I started working at Spiegel, Vitabile & Yochelson as a litigation attorney after successfully passing the California bar on his first attempt. I then started my own firm, the Law Offices of Lee Arter on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
While it is encouraged for clients to educate themselves on potential legal issues which may arise in their case, they should obtain information from a reliable, accurate and current source for their research to be valuable, correct and useful. Generally, such research enables the client to ask more questions about their case and provide more valuable information while discussing their case, so I find it to be very useful. Similarly, if a client is unaware of any of the legal aspects of their claim, I am able to guide them through the process and present them with their legal options, so my clients need not educate themselves prior to meeting with me.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Most documents prepared by clients are a good educational tool for them to understand the legal requirements in proving their case. I am also willing to review these documents as it often offers new insight into the events and facts of their case. These documents are also very often used as a jumping-block in the preparation of the final legal documents which are prepared by my law firm. My clients should not use their valuable time preparing these documents. Instead, they should contact my office immediately after their accident so we may begin discussing available options at recovering compensation for your injuries.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I generally do not coach clients with respect to their personal injury cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became a lawyer to diligently represent those in need to seek recovery for their personal injuries.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having worked on over 10,000 personal injury cases, I have represented clients in various types of personal injury accidents which has allowed me to become a better attorney in representing you in your case.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I decided to focus on personal injury because it is one of the few areas of the law in which I can assist those in need to obtain the compensation they so rightly deserve.
What do you like best about your career?
The day the juries come back with their favorable jury verdict or a favorable settlement, as well as seeing the overwhelming joy on my clients’ faces when we win their case.
Tell us about your law firm:
My firm has many great support staff which assists the various personal injury attorneys at my law firm. It is through their organization that we are able to achieve our favorable results which have enabled us to acquire over $60 million dollars for our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
More than anything, we have experience at representing clients in all types of personal injury accidents in Los Angeles, California. Similarly, we are known by judges and by insurance companies as one of the few law firms which will bring a case to trial to diligently represent the interests of our clients in maximizing their compensation for their serious injuries.
Personal Interests:
I routinely play golf in golf charities.
Fax
(213) 384-9599
Office Hours
Our lawyers are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our office hours are generally 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
In case of an emergency, you may reach us after hours at (800) 715-4489.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Generally most of my cases are based on a contingency fee basis, so there are no fixed-prices or fees.
Hourly Rates
As we generally work on a contingency basis where there are no up-front fees, our client's are not charged by the hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes! I offer a free initial consultation to discuss the events of your serious accident, and to fully educate you on your available options in pursuing compensation. While initial consultations routinely take less than an hour, we will spend as much time as necessary to discuss your accident and your injuries.
Typical Retainer
Generally we take your Los Angeles personal injury case on a contingency basis which means there are no up-front costs to you, and we are only paid when you receive compensation for your injuries.
Nolo's Licensing Check
Attorneys have passed a licensing check. Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the applicable bar associations upon joining the directory.
Directory lawyers are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any bar association.
