Ronald M. Papell

Top rated personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, California

Law Offices of Ronald M. Papell
Ronald M. Papell
Law Offices of Ronald M. Papell

Practice Areas: Personal injury, Alternative dispute resolution; view more

Licensed in California since: 1974

Education: Southwestern Law School

Languages Spoken: English, French

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2023
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Law Offices of Ronald M. Papell

11111 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 340
Los Angeles, CA 90025 Visit website

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Ron Papell has been representing victims in Los Angeles and the State of California for more than 30 years. Ron always places his clients' interests first and limits his practice to cases involving injuries resulting from automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents and those occurring at construction sites and other dangerous conditions of property.  Ron also represents those injured from dog bites which cause scarring or other significant injury.  Ron also handles cases against insurance companies for their unfair handling of claims (often referred to as insurance bad faith claims). Over the course of his career, Mr. Papell has obtained million-dollar and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in all areas of his personal injury practice.

Professionally, Mr. Papell holds an AV rating* from Martindale‑Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney or law firm can receive. In addition to that honor, Mr. Papell has received numerous certificates of recognition for his devotion to his profession and his clients. Ron has been recognized in Southern California Super Lawyers for ten consecutive years and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as numerous other consumer attorney's organizations.

*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary.

Practice areas

Personal injury - general: plaintiff, Alternative dispute resolution

Focus areas

Animal bites, Motor vehicle accidents, Personal injury - plaintiff, Slip and fall, Wrongful death, Construction accident, Brain injury, Trucking accidents, Premises liability - plaintiff, Arbitration, Mediation

  • 90% Personal injury - general: plaintiff
  • 10% Alternative dispute resolution

First Admitted: 1974, California

Professional Webpage: http://www.rmplaw.com/attorney-profile/

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • The following articles are available on Ron Papell's website: rmplaw.com:  "Be Prepared Before and What to do After an Auto Accident"; "Automobile Accidents: More Common And More Serious Outcomes";  "Motorcycle Accidents: Obtaining Your Full Amount Of Damages"; "Truck Accidents: Greater Dangers And More Severe Injuries"; "Calculating Damages In An Accident/Personal Injury Case";  "Distracted Driving: The Number One Cause Of Serious Accidents";  "Automobile Accidents: Protecting Your Rights To Maximize Your Recovery";  "Choosing An Attorney-Making An Informed Decision"; "Safeguarding Your Rights And Your Right To Privacy"; "Documenting And Reporting Accidents"; Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Don't Leave Home Without (Plenty) Of It";  "Insurance Companies In The Driver's Seat: How To Level The Playing Field And Improve Your Chances Of Recovering The Damages To Which You Are Entitled";  "Protect Your Family And Your Assets"; "The Myths and Reality of Dog Bites", ,
  • Member, Southwestern University Law Review, 1973-1974
  • "An Overview of California Condominium Law," Southwestern University Law Review, Vol. 6 No. 3, Fall, 1974
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Ron Papell has been representing injured victims for more than 30 years. His practice is limited to cases involving injuries and wrongful death from automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents as well as dangerous conditions of property including construction sites and other locations.  He also represents those significantly injured from dog bites. Mr. Papell has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in all areas of personal injury and enjoys an AV rating from Martindale‑Hubbell. He has received numerous certificates of recognition for his devotion to his profession and his clients and has been recognized in Southern California Super Lawyers for twelve years and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Ron Papell places his clients’ interests first and believes that his former clients and attorney referrals are the source of his successful practice.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Mr Papell has been awarded an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest achievable, for both his legal ability and his ethical practices.  Mr Papell has carried this rating for his entire career.
Representative Clients:
  • Auto v Auto: Brain Injury. See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Ins. Bad Faith: Freeway Accident Failure to pay benefits  See website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Pedestrian: Drunk in Crosswalk.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Truck v Truck:  Bobtail truck driver rearended on freeway by tractor trailer.  Sustains multiple injuries and undergoes two shoulder surgeries.  Case settled in August 2017 for $925,000.00.    , 2017
  • Auto v Auto: Numerous Policy Limits Recoveries.  See writeups on website rmplaw.com
  • Dog bite to face of young woman.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Premises Liab: Scalding Water Heater Burn Injuries.  See writeup on Website rmplaw.com
  • Personal Injury: Fall in Apartment  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Auto: Bowel Injury From Seatbelt. See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Ins. Bad Faith: Underinsured Motorist Failure to Pay Policy Limits.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Truck v Truck: Heavy Impact.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Underinsured Motorist Claim Arbitration/ Numerous Cases.  See writeups on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Pedestrian: Wrongful Death.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Wrongful Death: Horse Accident.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Premises Liability: Burns in Restaurant.  Several Cases.  See writeups on website rmplaw.com
  • Personal Injury: Actress Burned During Filming of Commercial.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Auto: Hand Injury.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Product Liability: Dock Plate Failure With Fall.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Auto: Shoulder Injury. See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Dangerous Condition of Freeway.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Pedestrian: Grandmother / Grandchild.  See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Wrongful Death: Father of Five Struck While Crossing Street/ Trial and Appeal in Favor of Client.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Auto: Minor Impact.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
  • Premises Liab: Fall in Garage.  See writeup on Website rmplaw.com
  • Auto v Auto: Injury to Teen. See write up on website rmplaw.com
  • Product Liability: Tire Failure/ Crash Into Signpost.  See writeup on website rmplaw.com
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Mr Papell has served as a settlement officer with the Los Angeles Superior Court for 25 years and as a volunteer Arbitrator at moot court competitions including those held at his former law school, Southwestern University School of Law
Educational Background:
  • California State University at Northridge; Southwestern University School of Law, J.D.; 1974
Newsletters:
  • Mr. Papell publishes newsletters on topics of interest to consumers on his website: www.rmplaw.com as well as articles he has authored that may be of interest to consumers and those involved in accidents of all types., NEWSLETTERS
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Member, American Bar Association, Negligence Section
  • Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California
  • California, 1974
  • Member, Joint Liaison Committee, Los Angeles County Medical Association/Los Angeles County Bar Association, 1981-1984
  • Judge Pro-Tem, Small Claims Division, Santa Monica Municipal Court
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member, Superior Court Settlement Officer Program, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, 1979 - Present
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Member, Los Angeles Superior Court Arbitration Plan, 1981 - Present
  • Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association
  • Century City Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • American Association for Justice
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1978
  • Member, Los Angeles Superior Court Ad Hoc Uniform Arbitration and Pretrial Procedures Committee, 1981-1983
Honors/Awards:
  • AV Preeminent for 32 years; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Numerous other Awards and Memberships in honorary societies., LAWYER, 2020
  • Recognition from California Trial Lawyers Association for experience in fields of Trial Lawyer, General Personal Injury and Professional Negligence
  • Included in National Registry of Who's Who
Verdicts/Settlements:
  • Mr Papell has listed some examples of cases he has tried and/or settled on his website: www.rmplaw.com, 2020
Industry Groups:
  • Consumer Attorneys Of California
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
  • Settlement Officer Los Angeles Superior Court; Consumer Attorneys Association Of Los Angeles; Judge

Office location for Ronald M. Papell

11111 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 340
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone: 310-477-4775

Selections

17 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2023

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