Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in California since: 1995
Education: Western State University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026 Call today:
714-395-6735
Traut Injury Law
5 Hutton Center DriveSuite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92707 Visit website
At Traut Injury Law in Santa Ana, California, Pamela Liosi-Traut stands as a formidable advocate for individuals and families navigating the complexities of personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. With a career spanning decades, she has earned a reputation for her unwavering commitment to justice and her judicious legal acumen.
Ms. Liosi-Traut’s academic foundation is built upon a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, earned in 1991. Driven by a passion for law, she pursued her Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law, graduating in 1994. Her educational journey equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to prosper in the legal field.
As an active member of the legal community, Ms. Liosi-Traut is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, The State Bar of California and Banyard Inn of Court. These affiliations demonstrate her commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice and staying abreast of the latest developments in her field.
Ms. Liosi-Traut’s dedication to her clients is reflected in her perfect "10.0" rating on Avvo, a testament to her legal acumen and client satisfaction. Numerous positive testimonials on the site underscore her ability to provide compassionate and effective representation during challenging times. Clients consistently praise her professionalism, empathy and relentless pursuit of favorable outcomes.
Ms. Liosi-Traut is a zealous advocate who tirelessly fights for the rights of her clients. Her experience, skill set and unwavering dedication make her a trusted ally for those seeking justice in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, California
Professional Webpage: https://trautinjurylaw.com/pamela-liosi-traut/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Orange County Women Lawyers Association
- President of the Italian American Lawyers of Orange County in 2013 and 2014
- Board of Directors for CAL-ABOTA
- National Presidential appointee to the Board of Representatives, National Foundation of ABOTA
- Governor, National Foundation of ABOTA
- Incoming 2024 President of OC ABOTA
- Treasurer for the National Foundation of ABOTA
- Member and Immediate Past President of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Treasurer - Orange County ABOTA, 2022
- Incoming President - Banyard Inn of Court, 2022
- Patriot - ABOTA Foundation, 2022
- Secretary - Orange County ABOTA, 2021
- Board Member-At-Large - Orange County ABOTA, 2018
- Member - Orange County Bar Association, 2016
- Speaker and Member - Western State University Alumni Association
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing, Western State College of Law Internship/Externship Mentor - Western State College of Law
- Member - OC Bar Foundation Society of Fellows
- Member - California State Bar Association
- Member - Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Member - Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles
- Member - American Board of Trial Advocates
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 46-year-old Christie Wilson was injured in a rear-end collision on February 19, 2015. She suffered neck and low back strains. As a result of her physical limitations, she was unable to begin a specialty shoe sales position at SAS shoes. The owner of the company had agreed to a salary of $150,000. At trial, plaintiff waived her $12,000 in past medical specials, which was mostly chiropractic care. She claimed $594,623 in past and future lost income and $100,000 in general damages. Plaintiff called Todd Simpson, D.C. of Brea. He saw plaintiff on 53 visits over 9 months. He testified her pain was chronic and that his care did not totally resolve her injuries. Plaintiff called economist David Fractor, Ph.D. to provide opinions about the lost job opportunity and the offset earnings. His calculations were used by the court in determining the verdict. The defendant disputed the entire lost earnings claim. Defense orthopedic surgeon Daniel Kaplan, M.D. (La Habra) testified that plaintiff had soft-tissue injuries that should have resolved within weeks of the collision and that the only reasonable care would have been 8-10 physical therapy visits and home exercise. Defense CPA, Alan Lurie, testified he did not believe there was any lost income because he did not have enough documentation to allow him to evaluate the claim. He further contended that he believed that SAS shoes could not afford to pay the claimed $150,000 salary. Defense counsel waived jury the morning of trial. Following a 3-day bench trial in Orange County, Pamela S. Liosi and Eric V. Traut of the Traut Firm obtained a verdict of $669,623. The pre-trial offer from Allstate was $10,000 and in closing, defense counsel asked that the judge award only that amount. Plaintiff served a C.C.P. § 998 for $100,000, which Allstate allowed to lapse. At the conclusion of the trial, the judge awarded the plaintiff $75,000 in general damages and $594,623 in loss of income. The defendant’s policy with Allstate policy $1 million. With interest and costs, the verdict will exceed $700,000., 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- Member, Orange County Bar Foundation
Educational Background
- California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, 1991
- Fullerton College Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology, 1983
Honors
- Western State College of Law Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Western State University School of Law, 2018
- Lawyer of the Year award by the Orange County Women Lawyers Association
- The Orange County American Board of Trial Advocates' new incoming President, Peter Polos, has selected Pamela Liosi-Traut to join the Board as Member-at-Large. "She has been a tireless worker and great supporter of our chapter for years," said Mike Strickroth, OC ABOTA President of 2018. Pamela plans to move through the positions in the coming years to the presidency., Member-at-Large, OC ABOTA, 2018
- Pamela was the 2017 recipient of the Angelo Palmieri Award for Civility from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court., Angelo Palmieri Award for Civility from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court, Banyard Inn of Court, 2017
Office location for Pamela Liosi-Traut
5 Hutton Center Drive
Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: 714-395-6735
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
