2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

I. Donald Weissman

Donald Weissman

Weissman Law Firm
5567 Reseda Blvd, Suite 118
Tarzana, CA 91356

Tarzana

California (CA)

Contact Contact I. Donald Weissman
T: 818-704-5151
F: 818-705-2634

Visit: www.idwlaw.com
Practice Areas: Personal Injury Plaintiff: General (60%), Business Litigation (30%), Real Estate (10%)

Personal Injury Plaintiff: General

Business Litigation

Real Estate

Industry Groups: , PVC And CPVC Manufacturers, Victim Of VIolent Crimes

Profile

Your questions are answered and your case is handled by the person you hire, me. We may make less rain but pride ourselves on the work performed.  You do not have to engage a big firm to receive the attention you and your case deserve.

Business disputes, malicious prosecution, sexual assault, injuries at bars, negligent secruity, assault and battery and other injury claims. Our track record supports our approach and the quality of work to each client.

 We provide the best information to our clients so they can make the decision right for them.

Selected To

Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011
Southern California Super Lawyers 2010
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009

About Donald Weissman

Admitted: 1975, California

Professional Webpage: www.idwlaw.com/expertise.aspx

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • * Member Board of Directors, Stroke Association of Southern California  * Member Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley  * Member San Fernando Valley MTA Governance Council *  Member Board of Directors of Council of Woman Realtors-Dan Fernando Valley Branch * Officer of Board of Directors of Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce *  Member Board of DIrectors of Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • A Buyer sued a Seller of commercial property for specific performance. The Seller sued the realtor for professional negligenc and other claims. The firm represented the realtor. Buyer (Plaintiff) prevailed against the Seller at trial. The firm successfully defended the realtor at trial. The motion for recovery of attorneys fees was granted. Seller appealed. The judgment for Plaintiff (Buyer) was reversed. The judgment for our client o the merits and for attornreys fees (Realtor) was AFFIRMED.
  • Verdict of $4.45 million representing Plaintiff. Action for malicious prosecution. Underlying action patent infringement. (Mee Industires, Inc. v. Dow Chemical Co.), 2008
  • Mr. Weissman was asked to represent and defend real estate brokers sued by a client for professional negligence after the clients (sellers) were sued by a buyer for specific performance. Mr. Weissman secured a defense verdict for the brokers at trial and recovered the client's attorneys fees and costs from the client., 2009
  • Client attacked and beaten by a bouncer at a gay bar. Obtained recovery for personal injuries and emotional distress. (Name of parties and amount of settlement confidential.), 2010
  • Plaintiff attacked and assaulted by another guest at banquet hall while attending a wedding. Serious personal injuries. Action against owner of the banquet hall and the assailant. Mr. Weissman was able to secure a seizable recovery for the client before trial. (Amount of settlement and identity of the parties is confidential.), 2010
  • Plaintiff involved in a rear-end car accident, Carrier bullied client into a small settlement. Client then retained Weissman Law Firm. The settlement was not enforceable. Low ball offers. Succeeded at trial to obtain a verdict that was 6 times the offer made, plus allowable costs., 2011

Transactions:

  • Assisted a new client with the sale of a security business., 2012
  • Assisted one client with purchase of two insurance agencies., 2012
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