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Greg Bentley

Greg Bentley is Co-Founder of Bentley & More LLP in Newport Beach, California. With 36 years of experience, he represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, insurance bad faith, dangerous road and property conditions, and construction-site failure cases. Admitted to the State Bar of California, Greg earned his J.D. from Western State University College of Law in 1990. He is a member of several invitation-only trial organizations, including the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and is active in multiple statewide and regional trial lawyer associations.

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Keith More named the Daily Journal 2023 Top Labor & Employment Attorneys

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Last Modified on Oct 04, 2025

Keith P. More has been named Daily Journal’s 2023 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers. Keith has received this prestigious award each consecutive year since 2017. He is a veteran Workers’ Compensation attorney advocating for injured workers for over 34 years.

It’s not just about being the lawyer. It’s about being their voice and telling their story. Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists.

If you or a loved one are in need of Keith’s services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team.

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How Often Do Car Accident Claims Go to Court?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Most car accident cases settle before making it to a civil jury trial. Settling a lawsuit costs less for all of the parties involved, especially when considering fees for expert accident reconstructionists and medical experts. However, you may need to take your car accident claim to court if the at-fault driver's insurance company does not offer you sufficient monetary compensation to settle. One of the most important steps you can take fol... Read More

How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Take?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
It can take about one to three years for a motorcycle accident lawsuit to work its way through the court system and reach a settlement or verdict, according to research by the National Center for State Courts and the United States Department of Justice. The legal process for personal injury lawsuits may include gathering evidence, witness testimony, settlement negotiations, and litigation if your case goes to trial. But several factors affect ... Read More

What Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You After a Car Accident?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
If someone else caused a car accident in California that injured you or a close family member, you may pursue compensation from those responsible to pay for your medical expenses and other damages resulting from the wreck. However, you need a personal injury lawyer for help with the complex, confusing, and challenging process of obtaining compensation. The following article offers some key benefits of having an attorney represent you, but c... Read More

What to Expect after a Car Accident?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Car accidents, especially at high speeds, can lead to significant property damage and physical injuries. Those injuries may require ongoing medical care that lasts many months or even years. Following a car crash, some accident victims are unsure where they should go, what they should do, or to whom they should turn. In addition to seeking the prompt medical treatment that you need after a car accident, one of the most important steps you c... Read More

Types of Car Accidents

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Driving carelessly and negligently can cause many accidents, including rear-end collisions, T-bone (or broadside) accidents, sideswipes, rollovers, and head-on collisions. Debilitating injuries and property damage are often unfortunate results of these accidents. To recover monetary compensation for personal injuries in a car accident, you must establish various legal elements of proof. If you can satisfy your legal burden, you may be eligi... Read More

What to Do After a Car Accident

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Car accidents leave many victims with severe injuries. They may not know what to do or where to turn. The most crucial step following a car accident is seeking medical help for your injuries. Next, consult an experienced car accident lawyer about your legal options and the steps you should take to recover monetary damages. Schedule a Free Initial Consultation The Usual Reasons Why Car Crashes Occur Car accidents can occur for various r... Read More

When to Hire an Attorney after a Car Accident

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
If you recently sustained injuries in a car accident, retain legal counsel to represent you as quickly as possible. If you wait too long to find legal representation in your case, you may run afoul of the statute of limitations. Most states only allow car accident victims two years from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit for monetary damages, and some allow less. Aside from a few exceptions, if they file their lawsuit even one day... Read More

Who Is at Fault for a T-bone Accident?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Broadside accidents, sometimes called T-bone collisions, happen when one driver fails to yield the right-of-way to another driver traveling on an intersecting road. In this scenario, the driver who fails to yield is at fault for the accident. Sometimes, a driver might run a stop sign, yield sign, or red traffic light. The force of a T-bone collision may cause a vehicle on the intersecting roadway to overturn completely or spin around multip... Read More

What Is Dram Shop Liability?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
When bars, restaurants, and other commercial establishments serve alcohol to an already visibly intoxicated person, they may share in the liability if that person later causes a car crash or other accident. Under California's Dram Shop Act, injured drivers can hold commercial establishments responsible for these accidents. In addition to filing a personal injury claim or a lawsuit against the commercial establishment, an injured car acciden... Read More

What Happens if a Construction Worker Gets Hurt on the Job?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Construction workers have hazardous jobs. This is because individuals working at a construction site are around dangerous machinery and equipment daily. Consequently, they are more prone to slips, falls, crush injuries, and other severe accidents than other workers. In some situations, injured construction workers may be eligible to pursue a workers' compensation claim with their employer's insurance company. However, if their workplace acc... Read More

What Questions Should I Ask My Car Accident Attorney?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
Car accidents tend to bring about severe injuries and other losses. They can also create far more questions than answers. In fact, many auto accident victims don’t know what steps they should take after their accident to secure favorable monetary compensation and damages for their injuries. Consequently, accident victims should always retain a car accident lawyer to represent them in their case and pursue the compensation they need. Firs... Read More

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Cases?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
When someone loses his or her life in an accident, the surviving family members may be able to collect the damages that result by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. These legal actions follow certain procedures. Knowing the process is the best way to protect your family’s right to a claim. Our Irvine wrongful death lawyers can help you bring your claim. What Is a Wrongful Death Action? In California, certain survivors of a decedent may fil... Read More

What Are the Most Common Types of Construction Accidents?

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Last Modified on Nov 10, 2025
Although construction work is one of the most important professions in our society, it is also one of the most dangerous. Construction workers routinely work at heights and around heavy equipment, machinery, and vehicles. They must also carry heavy loads of materials and work around exposed wiring, chemicals, and other potential hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the California division of OSHA (Cal/OSHA) ... Read More

Should I Hire a Construction Accident Attorney?

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Last Modified on Nov 10, 2025
If you work in construction and suffered injuries in a construction accident, they likely kept you from working and required extensive medical treatment. You may believe that workers’ compensation will cover you automatically, so you don’t need to get an attorney for help. That is not the case. You must follow certain steps within specific timelines to get the compensation you need in the complex and confusing workers’ compensation cl... Read More

California Workers’ Compensation: Lifting Injuries

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Last Modified on May 15, 2025
Most workers in California must lift things as part of their jobs. Warehouse workers, construction workers, and agricultural workers routinely lift heavy objects throughout their workdays, but even office workers may have to pick up heavy boxes of copy paper or other weighty items. The same holds true for retail and restaurant workers who must pick up heavy crates or boxes. Whatever your profession, if you suffered a lifting injury at work,... Read More

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim in California 

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
You suffered a work-related injury or illness in California, and you applied for workers’ compensation to get the medical care and financial compensation you need. You were then disappointed and discouraged when you received a denial letter in the mail. Do not despair. Insurance companies frequently deny many workers’ compensation claims. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney in California can review your case, explain the reasons f... Read More

Bentley & More Partner Matthew W. Clark featured in OrangeCountyLawyers.Com

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Last Modified on Oct 04, 2025

Bentley & More LLP Partner Matthew W. Clark was interviewed for the June 4th spotlight in OrangeCountyLawyers.Com discussing the implications of State Farm & Allstate leaving California.

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What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?

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Last Modified on May 05, 2026
If you got hurt at work or suffered a job-related illness, you can rely on the workers’ compensation program in California to provide you with the benefits you need to cover your medical bills, lost income, and certain other associated costs. You will need an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to handle the complex, confusing, and challenging process. But what does a workers’ compensation attorney do, and how can they get you the be... Read More

Bentley & More LLP featured in May issue of Orange Coast Magazine Power Attorneys Edition

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Last Modified on Oct 04, 2025

Bentley & More LLP is featured in this month’s Orange Coast Magazine “Power Attorneys” edition. The firm has over 35+ years litigating a wide variety of cases with a focus on Catastrophic Personal Injury, Plaintiff Workers’ Compensation & Bad Faith Insurance. We have a team of highly focused, disciplined and hard-working attorneys with the common goal of serving our clients. Our utmost priority is to obtain justice by understanding the needs of our clients and telling their individual stories. We are passionate about the law and are committed to making a difference with our clients and the community. We are in the business of helping people.

If  you or someone you love has been injured, please Reach Out to us today. Every story is unique…let us help you tell yours.

 

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