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Bruce J. Levitz
Levitz Legal Group
97 Plata Ct.
Novato, CA 94947
Phone: (415) 895-1039 | Fax: (415) 651-8737
http://levitzlegalgroup.justia.net
Get significant compensation $$$ for your injuries!
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Personal injury and workers compensation cases; persons acquiring commercial real estate needing quantitative or market analysis to evaluate an investment.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury - Defense
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Assault & Battery
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
Personal injury and workers compensation cases; persons acquiring commercial real estate needing quantitative or market analysis to evaluate an investment.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
Personal injury and workers compensation cases; persons acquiring commercial real estate needing quantitative or market analysis to evaluate an investment.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Workers' Compensation
- Disability Discrimination
- Emotional Distress
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Government Employees
- Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
- Wrongful Termination
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1983
Bar Number: 108030
Other Court Admissions
June 3, 1983 - Federal Court.
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Continuing Education
Continuing education is fulfilled via the Internet with self-study, video classroom education, or lectures.
Example Cases
Argeris vs. Summerfield Suites Hotel: Plaintiff claimed negligent toxic exposure and lung disease after janitor sprayed Super Orange Special (a cleaning agent) into the air ducts of Plaintiff's hotel suite. Verdict for Plaintiff.
Garcia vs. Travis Jones Contractors: Plaintiff was struck in the back by a board that fell from a roof at a construction site. Wife claimed loss of consortium. Verdict for Plaintiff.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Chicago
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
Human Behavior & Institutions
Degree:
Information coming soon.
School:
Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
2008
Honors:
Certificates of Course Completion
Focus and Accomplishments:
Commercial Real Estate Analysis, Market Analysis, Lease Analysis, and Transactional Analysis.
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
Golden Gate University Law School
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1982
Honors:
Yes.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
The firm focuses on personal injuries arising from automobile accidents, product liability, wrongful death, premises liability, etc. The firm also handles cases involving industrial injuries and workers' compensation. The firm has emphasized a robust litigation practice based on a comprehensive study of trial law and the masters of the courtroom.
The firm was established in 1984 to primarily handle personal injury. Its main attorney, Bruce J. Levitz has handled hundreds of personal injury cases over the years and litigated a countless cases, some involving substantial recoveries.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to opening Levitz Legal Group, Mr. Levitz worked as an associate in the James Duryea Firm in San Francisco which handled plaintiff and defense work involving tortious injuries and insurance law.
Activities and Awards
Bruce J. Levitz worked as a law clerk in the S.F. Superior Court for then Presiding Judge the Honorable Donald B. Constine.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe the law is very complicated and usually requires professional advice. The old adage from Abraham Lincoln that recommends people not to represent themselves, even in this day and age, seems good advice. Having someone who is detached and not a party to represent you will give you a better chance of prevailing. When you represent yourself, and if you do not do well, there is no one to fall back on but yourself. An attorney can sometimes be a great buffer between the client and the trier of fact. He can explain or lessen the impact of an otherwise poor client presentation. A person who represents himself cannot accomplish that.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
If the client is willing to pay for my time I'm willing to review any document.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I think the only time this makes sense is when the matter will not allow or permit legal representation. For instance, in the small claims court or involving claims which no attorney will accept or the client is unable to retain an attorney.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always advocated for people beginning in high school when I was Student Council President and editor of the Lakeview High School newspaper. Being a high achiever and exceptional athlete gave me further impetus to represent people less fortunate. I realized I had a natural talent for trial law which exhibited itself in law school and proved itself in reality after so many successful litigation experiences. I think my early models were Melvin Belli, Herb Haif, and the late Robert Cartwright Sr. who answered for me many of the mysteries of the courtroom.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Being a people person and growing up in Chicago, having many friends, talking to people from all walks of life, having an open mind and an empathetic personality, having a certain vitality and cheerfulness and a reverence for life, with strong intuition and quickness of mind, are to me ideal qualifications for a successful trial lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It just seemed natural and fitting.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy being able to thoroughly review and understand a case and then present it in an intelligent and creative fashion to obtain fair redress for my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
In the past I had seven people working for me consisting of lawyers, secretaries and paralegals. Five years ago I went on sabbatical to learn everything about commercial real estate investing and analysis. After that hiatus, I am now operating my firm as a solo practitioner which enables me to give 100% attention to every case. I do not currently require the extensive staffing I once had especially since I use the latest legal technologies including voice dictation.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are being able to focus on case details, listen to my clients thoroughly, analyze the case in light of existing law and bring to bear sensible recommendations. If the case requires litigation, I bring to the table extensive litigation experience with a natural ability in the courtroom.
Personal Interests:
My personal interests are quite diverse: at one point I was studying judo for the Olympics and have an extensive martial arts background for most of my life in many disciplines. I have been a constant athlete exercising through weightlifting, long bicycle rides, hiking, skiing and enjoying the great outdoors. I enjoy gardening and cooking and generally things healthy. I have an interest in the Far East and Asian languages. I am an extensive reader and perhaps my greatest passion recently is real estate investing and analysis.
Fax
(415) 651-8737
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., including some weekends.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Korean on request.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes. Personal injury or workers compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Workers compensation fees are between 12 and 15%. Personal injury cases are between 30 and 40%, depending on complexity of the case and the costs involved. Costs will be advanced by the legal office as ethically permitted.
Hourly Rates
$750 an hour for non-personal injury cases.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. For as long as it takes to understand the case and the client's needs.
Typical Retainer
Contingency fee agreement except for work involving real estate.
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