Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites
Certification
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Take charge lawyer who is confident and skilled in the courtroom and anywhere she lays her briefcase
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Victoria Clemans

Santa Monica,CA

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Personal Injury Plaintiff

Confidential
Korea Town, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Attended all court hearings, depositions and mediations.
  • Settled half of cases in a short period of time
  • Prepared for trial on two matters.
  • Made the boss nearly $2,000,000. on hard to resolve cases.

Attorney at Law First Chair

ICDA-COLA +Personal Injury attorney
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - 01.2024
  • Advised clients on intricacies of law, fostering informed understanding of legal rights and obligations.
  • Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
  • Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
  • Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
  • Negotiated resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
  • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
  • Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.

Associate Attorney

Waterman and Harris
Los Angeles, CA
06.2003 - 04.2005
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Propounded and responded to all discovery and law and motion.
  • Attend all court hearings.
  • Attended all mediations and depositions.
  • Performed two civil jury trials.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of West Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA
05.2000

Skills

  • Criminal investigations (jury trials, bench trials)
  • Civil Law, client contact re: treatment and issues of concern
  • Civil law, investigations, law & motion, jury trials
  • Oral argument
  • Litigation management
  • Court procedures
  • Court appointed mediation (CMC, MSC)
  • Settlement Structures
  • Discovery understanding
  • Evaluating/documents

Accomplishments

  • Obtained favorable settlements for 96% of cases
  • Promoted to first chair in jury trials due to number of acquittals and hung juries that achieved tremendous results.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Top-Rated Attorney by Avvo for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Websites

Certification

  • Personal Injury 2004-2010 (Including Civil Trials)
  • Criminal Defense 2005 to Present Los Angeles County Bar (Bar Panel) 1099
  • Real Estate License, Victoria Clemans - 2016 to present
  • Licensed Attorney - 2003 to March of 2024
  • Certified Attorney first chair, Criminal Defense bar panel

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

victoriaclemanslaw.com

  • Numerous Jury trials with acquittals, hung juries or 1118.1 motion granted after People rest.
  • Litigated diversion, both Judicial and mental health for dismissal or reduced charge
  • Obtained no-files pre-litigation by negotiating with law enforcement
  • Nominated Top-Rated lawyer in 2020 by Avvo
  • Nominated Top-Rising Stars by Los Angeles Magazine 2015
  • Nominated Top-Women Attorneys by Los Angeles Magazine 2013
  • Rated Superb By Avvo

Take charge lawyer who is confident and skilled in the courtroom and anywhere she lays her briefcase

Resilient, seasoned trial attorney with the confidence to go with it. I bring with me years of experience in battle, a winning track record, references from judges and letters of recommendation. I am the real thing. I am a highly skilled and resourceful lawyer who walks the line of femininity and aggressiveness with over 17 years as a first chair trial attorney. I am not afraid to go to trial. Masterful in litigation and an effective communicator. Hybrid remote ideal!

Timeline

Personal Injury Plaintiff

Confidential
08.2023 - 01.2024

Attorney at Law First Chair

ICDA-COLA +Personal Injury attorney
04.2005 - 01.2024

Associate Attorney

Waterman and Harris
06.2003 - 04.2005

J.D. - Law

University of West Los Angeles
Victoria Clemans