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Atty. James Russell Traut, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA


Summary

James R. Traut is the founding partner of the Traut 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. 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. View More ?

Practice Areas


Fees

  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
  • Education

    California St Univ Long Beach
    Undergraduate Degree
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    Pepperdine Univ School of Law
    Law Degree
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    Experience

    42 years of experience

    Address

    Traut Firm
    5 Hutton Centre Dr
    Suite 700
    Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Telephone: (714) 835-7000
    Fax: (714) 835-5900
    Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
    Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
    Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
    Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
    Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed (Today)
    Notice: Prospective Clients call (714) 386-1058 after hours. Available 24/7.