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Car insurance laws are complex and can often be confusing to motorists. Many drivers know California law requires car insurance and purchase coverage according to recommendations from the insurance company. However, many motorists don’t know how to proceed when an accident happens to them. The model of insurance law a state follows will affect the claims process and how a victim receives compensation following an accident. Two types of insuran... Read More

The annual California Women Lawyers Conference was held on May 4, 2018 in San Francisco, CA. The Conference offered two powerhouse Keynote speakers, panelists and programs, in addition to inspirational networking. Jaimi M. Groothuis of Bentley & More spoke at the evening reception where the past CWL President Pearl Gondrella Mann was presented with the 2018 Judith Soley Lawyer as Citizen Award, honoring her leadership and volunteer work in the legal community. For the full publication click HERE.

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Irvine, Ca. (June 11, 2018) – Four attorneys with the firm Bentley & More LLP made the 2018 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list. This year, the list honors Bentley & More partners Matthew Clark and Clare Lucich, and trial attorneys Natasha Axelrod and Evan Grant.

Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Southern California via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Rising Stars list is developed through Super Lawyer’s patented multiphase selection process that showcases the industry’s brightest and most promising legal talents under the age of 40. Notably, no more than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in the State of California are named Rising Stars. Bentley & More LLP is proud to support the next generation of promising trial attorneys, and wishes to congratulate and celebrate the firm’s Rising Stars honorees.

At Bentley & More LLP, we provide aggressive legal representation to consumers and employees across California. Our attorneys are fierce litigators with decades of experience advocating for our clients. While we are effective in resolving many kinds of conflicts outside of litigation, we have a proven track record of fearlessness in taking matters to trial and beyond. The firm’s success comes from tailoring each solution to a client’s particular needs. That success is measured in far more than awards, verdicts, and peer recognition, it is measured in the real differences made in our clients’ quality of life.

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Bentley & More’s very own Jaimi M. Groothuis serves as President of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. She is featured in the the June publication of Orange County Lawyer. Read more on Who’s Who in the OCBA HERE.

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If you've been injured by an e-cigarette explosion, it is critical you seek legal representation. Please contact our e-cigarette explosion lawyers to discuss your case.  The tobacco industry has come up with new products to control the amount of smoke and other carcinogens present in traditional cigarettes. One of these products is the vape pen, which may also be an e-cigarette or smokeless tobacco. Unfortunately, these devices come with th... Read More

LA Times covers Bentley & More’s $12 million settlement with the City of Los Angeles on behalf of the family of an Italian Newlywed killed on Venice Beach Boardwalk. Click HERE for more on the story.

 

 

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During the attacks in Las Vegas last year many California peace officers demonstrated acts of bravery by immediately jumping to action. Unfortunately, they are not guaranteed workers’ compensation benefits because of being out of California at the time. For the full story click HERE.

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