About Eric V. Traut

Eric V. Traut practices at Eric V. Traut Esq.

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2011
Hired Attorney Eric V. Traut

The Traut Law Firm went above and beyond what anyone could expect from a law firm. I was kept in the game(no secrets). We worked as a team to meet all goals. The firms attention to detail was astounding. All questions were answered in understandable laymens terms. Any problems were handled as a team to our mutual benefit. All staff are truly professional, kind, and caring. I would strongly recommend this firm to anyone seeking legal counsel.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 12, 2011
Hired Attorney Eric V. Traut

Eric Traut handled my case very professionally and as quickly as possible. He and his firm kept me informed weekly as to the status of my case. I never had to deal with any problems by myself.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2010
Hired Attorney Eric V. Traut

Eric is very outgoing, honest and totally trustworthy.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 16
    • Vehicle, Motorcycle, Bicycle, & Pedestrian Accidents
    • Dangerous Products
    • Vehicle Collisions
    • Truck Collisions
    • Boating and PWC Incidents
    • Dangerous Property Conditions
    • Assault and Battery
    • Dog Attacks
    • Sexual Assaults
    • Aircraft Incidents
    • Burn Injuries
    • Driverless Car Injury or Death
    • Negligent Transmission of Sexual Diseases
    • Uber/Lyft Injury and Assault
    • Brain Injuries
    • Food Injury

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Eric V. Traut Esq.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Bailey v. U.S. Death from helicopter crash due to air traffic controller, $4.76 Million Verdict
    Hill v. Astro Bus Lines-Spinal injury to young girl in auto v. bus collision, $5 Million Settlement
    Johnston v. Riverside County-Death of father in collision caused by deputy sheriff, $1.5 Million Settlement
    Abraham v. Flanagan-Plaintiff injuries shoulder in rear-end collision, $165, 000 Verdict
    Ooss v. OCTA-Motorcycle v. bus incident causing severe leg injury. Defendant offered $25,000 prior to trial, $500, 000 Settlement/Verdict
    Brookshy v. State of California-Dangerous road causes spinal injury, $800, 000
    James v. Commonwealth Energy - Company refused to honor stock options, $2.75 Million Verdict
    Marroquin v. A.E. Schmidt Co.-Scissors lift falls onto two workers, $4.7 Million Settlement/Verdict
    Saivatiera v. Thompson-Shotgun death of mother of four, $4 Million Verdict
    Bonnett v. Oh-Auto accident resulting in mid back injury, $281, 000 Verdict
    Massingili v. Megerdichian-Low speed auto accident in which Allstate offered $1500, $24,000 Verdict
    Nourjah v. Oliveira-Dog attack without bite, Settled after liability verdict, $50, 000 Settlement/Verdict
    Real v. Campbell-Auto accident in which Allstate offered $5000 prior to trial, $38, 300
    Greenwood v. Curan-Employee opens door into elderly plaintiff $7500 offer by Allstate prior to trial
    Parish v. Velarda, Plaintiff breaks a rib in auto accident, Allstate offered $3000 prior to trial, $54, 650 Verdict
    Radil v. Enterprise-Auto accident in which defendant offered $3000 prior to trial, $10, 065
    Nelson v. Neil-Dog bite causes two puncture wounds, Allstate denies it was insured dog, $21,000 Verdict
    Mulroney v. Field-Elderly couple seriously injured in auto accident, $1,040,000 Verdict
    Jarvis v. Garwood-Low speed automobile collision-Farmers offered $6300 prior to trial, $21,111 Verdict
    Avatos v. Golden-Low speed automobile collision-Allstate offered $3900 prior to trial, $14, 101
    Rogers v. Brown-Video voyeur tapes 5 women neighbors over a number of years, Six Figure Confidential Settlement/Verdict
    New v. Dennid Rodman-NBA bad boy accused of rape, Confidential Settlement.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%

    While Eric loves being a lawyer and changing the lives of his clients, he truly enjoys giving back to his colleagues and the community. As the Past President of Project Youth, Eric led a non-profit organization strengthening Orange County youth and families through unique, award-winning health and education programs. He continues to serve on the Executive Committee, donating many hours and thousands of dollars each year to help local youth. Eric continues to give back to the legal community by volunteering to speak at countless seminars on litigation and trial skills, donating money to charities supported by law firms and legal organizations, and teaching law students about the importance of civility and professionalism in the practice of law

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, California
    Bar Fellowship
    Orange County Bar Foundation (Board Member, 2010).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western State University College of Law
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University - Fullerton
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Certified as a Pre-Trial Civil Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist and Pre
    Lynwood, California, August 11, 1965
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  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Eric V. Traut speaks Spanish.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Eric V. Traut has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Eric V. Traut has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Eric V. Traut attended Western State University College of Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Eric V. Traut is the Managing Partner of the firm.