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Donald S. Edgar
Edgar Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
408 College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 545-3200 | Fax: (707) 578-3040
http://www.classattorneys.com
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
We represent all claimants that want to pursue claims or law suits for harm done to them.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Car/Auto Accidents
- Dangerous Property
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
Bar Admissions
CA, Jan 1989
Bar Number: 139324
Other Court Admissions
Admitted to practice law before all the State Courts of California, and also admitted to practice before the District of Columbia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Sonoma County Bar, American Bar
Continuing Education
I have exceeded the State Bar requirements by about 30 hours each year for the last ten years.
Example Cases
Over the last ten years we have litigated cases involving Phen-fen, Rezulin, Baycol, Propulsid, Prempro, and Vioxx to settlement or judgment.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Southern California
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1988
Honors:
Phi Alpha Delta - Recipient of the Dorothy W. Nelson Justice Award
Focus and Accomplishments:
Member of the Editorial Board 1987-1988 of the Computer Law Journal and University of Southern California Major Tax Planning Journal.
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California at San Diego
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1981
Focus and Accomplishments:
Major: Economics
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
California, District of Columbia
Firm Focus and History
At the Edgar Law Firm, established in 1992, we will fight hard on your behalf. As part of our commitment to our clients, we always try to respond as quickly and carefully as possible to your legal needs. We temper the speed of our service with the need to be thorough. We don't want just to take care of your legal needs quickly; we want to take care of them correctly. We promise to try to get you the results you need and deserve. This can only be accomplished by having experienced, dedicated legal professionals on your side.
Previous Employment Summary
I was an Assistant Professor at Sonoma State University from 1989 to 1991 and an Extern Clerk to the Hon. A. Wallace Tashima, of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California in 1987. I was an associate attorney with a large national law firm before starting my own practice.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We encourage all of our clients to actively participate to the extent that they desire in preparing and prosecuting their cases along with us.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because I wanted to help people understand, utilize, and take full advantage of our laws and legal system.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
During law school I realized that there is way more to practicing law than just making money. As a lawyer there are so many ways that I can truly help people resolve their problems.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I decided on my primary specialty because I felt that there were far too many instances of the "little guy" getting harmed or taken advantage of by large companies and corporations.
What do you like best about your career?
What I like best about my career is helping people.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a firm of three excellent, highly competent and hard working attorneys. We excel in legal research and brief writing, as well as all aspects of courtroom tactics and trials.
What are your strengths and style?
Our unique strength and expertise is our ability to work quickly and competently to seek out the very best possible results and outcomes in a timely fashion.
My style is hardworking, diligent, and I leave no stone unturned.
Personal Interests:
Since I started this firm, I have managed to exercise a minimum of 3-4 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, and still continue to do so. I enjoy drinking fine wines and eating gourmet foods.
Office Manager/Assistant
Shannah
Fax
(707) 578-3040
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(800 545-6409
Our 800 number is answered 24 hours a day.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Many cases can be taken on a contingency fee basis so that you only pay a fee if we are successful.
Hourly Rates
$400
Free Initial Consultation?
Your first consultation is always FREE.
During that first meeting you will find out whether your problem requires the assistance of an attorney and what we can do to help. Fees and costs are discussed up front. There is no "guessing" as to what your fee might be for our services.
Typical Retainer
None
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