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Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe Pro

4.8
18 reviews

17542 E. 17th Street, Suite 250, Tustin, CA 92780, U.S.A.

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Professional Negligence and 7 more

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About Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe

One of the oldest plaintiff personal injury firms in CA. Over 40 years of experience, Practicing since 1974

Nordstrom, Steele and Blythe was founded in 1984 by Russell E. Nordstrom (formerly a partner in Sherman & Nordstrom), Joseph W. Steele and Jeffrey D. Jefferson. The firm changed its name to Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Jefferson in 1992, and most recently to, Nordstrom, Steele, Nicolette and Blythe.

The firm confines its practice to plaintiff's civil litigation with an emphasis on major injury and wrongful death cases arising from aviation, construction and product defect accidents. Asbestos-related cancers have been the subject of the office's attention since the mid-seventies.

Formal continuing legal education is a tradition in the firm. Mr. Nordstrom is a noted lecturer on various trial-related topics for the California Continuing Education of the Bar, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Medical-Legal Institute.

 

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2014
Hired Attorney Robert E. Blythe

My experience with Mr. Blythe was excellent. Going through an accident was extremely difficult on my family and myself, and the years of legal experience and proactiveness Mr. Blythe showed to me made all the difference in the world. I would highly recommend.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2014
Hired Attorney Robert E. Blythe

Mr. Blythe's knowledge of medicine really impressed me. My injury was complicated and most people would not take the time to listen to my complaints. Mr. Blythe was able to explain the nature of my injury and recommend doctors who could be of help. Additionally, he understood the law and explained to me how the firm would proceed to obtain justice for me. The end results were fabulous. I highly recommend Mr. Blythe to anyone who has been injured.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 23, 2011
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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 22, 2011
Hired Attorney Alan K. Nicolette

Very professional & helpful! Great settlement.

Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2011
Hired Attorney Alan K. Nicolette

Alan was such a wonderful attorney. He represented my 76 year old mother suffering from stage 4 cancer. Most cases are dragged out for years. Alan took care of all my mother's needs and concerns and settled her case in such a timely manner. It won't bring back her life as she once knew it but it is making her very comfortable. Alan has such a great sense of humor and he seemed to really care about my mother Fran. I would recommend Alan. The whole law firm is wonderful!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
February 19, 2015
Hired Attorney Alan K. Nicolette

Another sleazy ambulance chaser. Uses plantiff as means for fees. Was very responsive (wanted to meet at my place on weekend) before signing agreement to be represented. Later dealings was with bad clerks and paralegal. Was abusive
Filed suit before making initial demand to insurance without my authorisation to increase his fees. Came unprepared for deposition (did not even know my doctor's name). Used wrong no. (30% less) for medical expenses and forgot loss of income. Forced to settle after

 
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17542 E. 17th Street, Suite 250Tustin, CA 92780U.S.A.

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