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Pursuing California James Russell Traut
James Russell Traut

James Russell Traut

Plaintiffs' Trial Lawyer in Serious Personal Injury & Legal Malpractice Cases

43 years of experience

Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice, Products Liability

California

Biography

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 ›


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death,
Legal Malpractice
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death,
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts,

Languages

English

Spanish: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Attorney/Founder
Traut Firm
Current

Education

California St Univ Long Beach

Undergraduate Degree

California St Univ Long Beach
Pepperdine Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Pepperdine Univ School of Law

Awards

Southern California "Super Lawyer"
Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer
U.S. News & World Report
2017
Best Law Firm, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, Tier 1, Orange County
U.S. News & World Report
2017
Trial Lawyer of the Year
Orange County American Board of Trial Advocates
Trial Lawyer of the Year
Orange County Trial Lawyers Assn.

Professional Associations

Orange County Bar Assn.

Current

Orange County Bar Assn.
Orange County Trial Lawyers Assn.

Current

Orange County Trial Lawyers Assn.
Consumer Attorneys of California

Current

Consumer Attorneys of California
American Board of Trial Advocates

Current

American Board of Trial Advocates
Banyard Inns of Court

Current

Banyard Inns of Court

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Offices

Traut Firm
5 Hutton Centre Dr Suite 700 Santa Ana, CA 92707
Telephone: (714) 835-7000
Fax: (714) 835-5900
Notice: Prospective Clients call (714) 386-1058 after hours. Available 24/7.



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