Patrick William Steinfeld

Patrick Steinfeld is the Victim's Voice for Justice in California. He is an award winning, nationally recognized serious personal injury and wrongful death attorney with 33-years of experience.

We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.

The Steinfeld Law firm has offices and locations in every County in the state of California.

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- Pay nothing (no fees or costs) until settlement

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State Bar of California

ID Number: 138128

Since 1988

Founder

ETHICAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA

2013 - Current

Attorney

STEINFELD LAW FIRM

1988 - Current

Legal Correspondent

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2018 - 2021

Ventura & Santa Barbara Colleges of Law

J.D. (1986)

Best Attorney's of America

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Top 1% Attorneys in America

Distinguished Justice Advocates

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America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

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Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum

American Association for Justice

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California Consumers Attorney's Association

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California State Bar  # 138128

Member

1988 - Current

Q. Can I switch lawyers? (early in the case, claim has not been filed yet)

March 12, 2024

A: Yes you can switch attorneys at anytime. Your current attorney would be entitled to the reasonable value of their services. So at the time of settlement your new attorney will negotiate with your current attorney on how to divide attorney's fees. You cannot be charged twice for lawyer's fees so hiring on a new lawyer won't effect your attorney's fees. Reach out to some serious injury attorneys for a free consultation. I would advise against formally notifying "your current law firm in writing that you are terminating their services and request that they transfer your file to your new attorney" as suggested by one attorney herein. Your new attorney will handle that for you. ... Read More

Q. Filing of amended complaint is pursued. How motion to set aside dismissal can be accompanied by amended complaint?

March 5, 2024

A: I feel like this question has been bouncing around a lot lately and I don't think you are going to get the specific information you need. If you are on your 3rd amended complaint this could be your last shot at it before your complaint (or a cause of action) is dismissed with prejudice. If you are not going to involve an attorney, then consider going to a law library. Most law libraries will have Lexis Nexis or Westlaw online. Some law libraries may even have books on California Practice and Pleading or The Rutter Group Civil Procedure. You can also find the forms or sample forms to use in your motions, as well as rules of court. If you're in the valley there's a law library at 6250 Sylmar Ave Van Nuys, CA 91401. If you google law libraries in LA County you'll find several. You can also go to law libraries at most law schools without any problem. Plan on spending an entire day... but you should come away feeling comfortable with what you are trying to accomplish and you'll have access to valuable resources moving forward. Good luck. ... Read More

Q. How hard is it to win a case from a fall do to side walk being uneven and trip hazard.

February 19, 2024

A: These types of accident are not a complex, however, you must show the property owner knew of the dangerous condition (actual knowledge) or should have known (constructive knowledge) of the open and obvious defect. Because of this notice requirement, slip/trip and falls on public sidewalks are more difficult than private sidewalks so if this happened within the complex notice is easier to establish. Due to the seriousness of your mom's injuries, I advise you to contact an attorney to discuss this matter. Consultations are free so you've got nothing to lose. Good luck. Patrick Steinfeld

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