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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.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.
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.
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Areas of Law
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Personal Injury 1
- Wrongful Death
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Medical Malpractice
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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
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LanguagesSpanish
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFixed fees available
Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%
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Firm InformationPositionMemberFirm NameEric V. Traut Esq.
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesBailey 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 ServicesTime 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
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1990, California
Bar FellowshipOrange County Bar Foundation (Board Member, 2010). -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolWestern State University College of Law
Class of 1989
J.D.
Other EducationCalifornia State University - Fullerton
Class of 1986
B.A.
Legal CertificationsCertified 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 & HistoryAgeBorn in Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist and Pre
Lynwood, California, August 11, 1965
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5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 710Santa Ana, CA 92707U.S.A.
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Attorneys FAQs
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Eric V. Traut speaks Spanish.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Eric V. Traut has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Eric V. Traut has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Eric V. Traut attended Western State University College of Law.
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Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?Eric V. Traut is the Managing Partner of the firm.