Russell Steven Kohn

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Russell Steven Kohn: Attorney with Kohn Law Office
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Russell S. Kohn limits his practice to personal injury matters.

My Firm Handles Legal Matters in the Areas of Dog Bites, Motorcycle Accidents & Auto Accidents

Committed to providing you with reliable service

Kohn Law Office advocates for clients in Dog Bites, Motorcycle Accidents and Auto Accidents cases. Based in Oceanside, I am familiar with the courts throughout all of Northern San Diego County. I have the necessary skill to help you resolve your legal problem. With 22 years of experience, I am focused on your success. Please read my profile to learn more about my professional background.

Knowledgeable in multiple areas of the law

Kohn Law Office has a thorough understanding of CA law. I work hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas:

• Dog Bites: Dog bites can cause serious harm in an instant. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite, an experienced attorney can help assess the legal liability and pursue compensation for the damage you suffered. I can provide the information and advocacy you need.

• Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle accident injuries can be catastrophic, or even fatal. If you or a loved one has been involved in motorcycle accident, you need to be represented by an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Trust me to guide you through the complex legal process.

• Auto Accidents: Every day, individuals suffer serious personal injuries in auto accidents caused by a careless or reckless driver. When an accident is caused by another driver's negligence, I can help you through the process and make sure that you obtain all of the benefits and money you are entitled to receive.

• Drunk Driving Accident Injuries: Suffering from an injury due to a drunk driver can be devastating. If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident, you have the right to just compensation. I am an experienced attorney and I will guide you through the legal process.

• Slip and Fall: It is the responsibility of a business to protect the public by keeping their premises safe. If the business owners fail to maintain their property, it may result in your injury. An experienced slip and fall accident attorney can help you obtain just compensation for your injuries.

• Premises Liability: Commercial and residential property owners are responsible for keeping their grounds in a safe condition. When they fail to do this, it can result in the injury of you or a loved one. I have the knowledge and skill to help you through your premises liability lawsuit.

• Distracted Driving Accident Injuries: Suffering from an injury due to a distracted driver can be devastating. If you have been involved in a distracted driving accident, you may have the right to compensation. I guide car accident victims through the legal process.

• Wrongful Death: The unexpected loss of a loved one is devastating, especially when their death was caused by another's reckless behavior. I believe that the negligent parties need to be held responsible for their careless actions. I am an experienced wrongful death attorney who is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation for your loss.

• Traumatic Brain Injury: Suffering from a brain injury can have catastrophic consequences, ranging from memory loss to vision loss, or even death. If you or a loved one has incurred a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of another, I can help.

• Bicycle Accidents: When a bicycle collides with a car or truck, the damage can be devastating. If you were hurt in a bicycle accident due to the negligence or misconduct of a motor vehicle driver, I can help you pursue a fair recovery.

When you retain the services of Kohn Law Office, you can be assured that your attorney is fully qualified to take on your case.

Contact a reputable Oceanside law firm today

Kohn Law Office sees your case through from start to finish. Let me work with you to address your legal concerns. My offices are conveniently located in Oceanside.

Areas of Practice (18)

  • Personal Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Broken Bones & Injured Joints
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Dog Bites
  • Boating Accidents
  • Defective Drugs
  • Defective Products
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Lower Back Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Amputations
  • ADA Violations
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip & Fall

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Arizona, B.S., 1981
Law School Attended:
University of Arizona, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, Arizona; 1984, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; 1985, California
Memberships:
AN EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

As the founder of the Kohn Law Office, Attorney Kohn has limited his practice to representing injured victims in personal injury matters since 1987. Mr. Kohn is a lawyer for people, and does not represent businesses, corporations or insurance companies. He enjoys the personal and professional satisfactions that comes from helping injured people obtain full and fair compensation. He is a lawyer who empathizes with this clients, and takes the time to understand the unique effects of the injuries to the specific lifestyle of each client.

As an attorney for people, Mr. Kohn is attentive and responsive to his clients. Each client’s case is personally handled by him, rather than by paralegals or office staff. He believes that a successful resolution of a case is only achieved if the client is satisfied with the result. He also believes that a satisfied client is one who is fully informed about the applicable law, facts, and available options. For this reason, Mr. Kohn is always accessible to his clients by phone and office visits. He is trustworthy, experienced, and aggressive.

Knowledgeable Representation

Attorney Russell S. Kohn attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting in 1981 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1984. He was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1984 and in California in 1985.

The experience and integrity he brings to each case has earned Mr. Kohn extensive recognition among his peers, including the distinction of being among the top 5% of attorneys endorsed by Super Lawyers® Magazine in 2008 due to outstanding achievement. He was also elected by his peers as President of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County for 2004, and was thereafter elected to a three-year term as a director of the San Diego County Bar Association in 2005.

For many years, Russell Kohn has had the distinction and privilege of acting as a temporary judge for the San Diego Superior Court presiding over personal injury settlement conferences, as well as small claims and traffic court cases. As of November 2015, he has been honored to be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the North County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service Program. In this position, he is able to advance public access to the judicial system.
Languages:
Tagalog
Birth Information:
Chicago, Illinois, September 2, 1959
ISLN:
905791867

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

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.4/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Kohn is a fine lawyer and a credit to the profession.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/21/13 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/07/13 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/06/13 in Personal Injury

    I have known Mr. Kohn for more than 20 years and he has always demonstrated the highest standards of ethics and legal ability and deserves your AV rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/16/13 in Personal Injury

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/16/13 in Personal Injury

    Russ is an excellent lawyer and a leader in the community.

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/09/13 in Personal Injury

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/16/13 in Personal Injury

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/17/13 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    He has little Jury Trial experience. This limitation effects his client's results.

    Lawyer response:

    Russell Kohn obtained a jury verdict on September 24, 2013 for $311,900 in a premises liability personal injury case in Superior Court in Department N-29 in Vista, California. The defense settlement offer before trial was only $2,500.

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760-330-8074  Phone

760-721-5919  Fax

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