James R. Traut

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James R. Traut: Attorney with Traut Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

James R. Traut is the founding partner of the Traut Firm, a legal malpractice and personal injury firm located in Santa Ana, California. His practice is devoted exclusively to litigation and focuses on helping plaintiffs throughout Southern California in serious personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, including truck, auto, motorcycle and bike accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death cases, and premises liability. These cases involve brain injuries, spinal injuries, severe fractures, and wrongful death. Mr. Traut also represents clients pursuing legal malpractice claims. His dedication to protecting the rights of those who have been injured by the negligent or wrongful behavior of others has resulted in numerous settlements, arbitration awards, and trial verdicts in excess of $1 million.

In 1972, Mr. Traut obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1976. Mr. Traut is certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a Civil Trial Lawyer as well as a Civil Pretrial Practice Lawyer. He is admitted to practice in California.

In recognition of his superb record and high ethical standards, Mr. Traut has been awarded the AV-Preeminent* rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by both the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. He is also recognized as a "Best Lawyer" by U.S. News & World Report, as well as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.

Outside the courtroom, Mr. Traut furthers his legal advocacy skills through his association with several professional organizations. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Traut is also a member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Brain Injury
  • Electrical Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Severe Burns
  • Spinal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Legal Negligence
  • Truck Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, California
Memberships:
Orange County Bar Association; Orange County Trial Lawyers Association; Consumer Attorneys of California; Certified Trial Attorney by National Board of Trial Advocates; American Board of Trial Advocates; Banyard Inns of Court
Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
Thousands of six and seven figure verdicts and settlements in contested liability cases in a county packed with skeptical, conservative jurors.
Certifications:
Certified Civil Trial Specialist - National Board of Trial Advocacy, Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate - National Board of Trial Advocacy
ISLN:
903087849

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Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/07/11 in Litigation

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  • 1.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/06/11 in Personal Injury

    I know Mr. Traut personally as he represented me in a case and as a peer. He committed gross negligence in handling my own case. Afterwards, I learned from many others in the community that the handling of my case was typical of his firm and his re... Read more

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Gold Client Champion

I could not recommend James Traut more! My family was involved in a car accident earlier this year. We had never been in one before and it was 100% not our fault. We were told to find a lawyer and Ja...

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657-553-2918  Phone

714-835-5900  Fax

trautfirm.com/james-r-traut

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