Reviews

I had a pretty horrible accident and injury while on a run/jog back in 2013. Trip-and-fall. Invisible dark blue parking stopper. Unlit business/parking establishment. The bottom line was an avulsed tendon, cracked kneecap. Surgically-repaired by a top orthopedic surgeon twelve days later. 3-4 months of GRUELING physical rehab followed. It was a nightmare, a complete interruption of my year/well-being/lifestyle. But for Attorney DePaoli coming-in, taking the case, helping me towards a very fair settlement? It would have left a very sour, bitter taste in my mouth. The gratitude I have to/for this attorney can't be measured. It was not an easy time, an easy case, there were all kinds of issues. Including my own liability for cutting-through an unlit parking lot. Fifteen attorney's refused to take the case. I'd decided to let the whole matter go when a fellow Y member suggested Attorney David A. DePaoli. My friend said, "Speak to David - THEN let it go - as you deserve SOMETHING for all of this pain, angst, recovery, etc. - " Attorney DePaoli is nestled along with two other outstanding attorneys in Montrose. Super easy access, right off of the 2 Freeway, couldn't be easier to locate, park, go in. It's a bristling law firm, a friendly office, and I was welcomed. Dave is a young, brilliant, athletic, friendly, good-looking guy. He didn't think it was an especially good idea to be running at nine p.m. In an area known not to be especially well-lit. Nor did he completely agree with my choice to cut through a dark parking lot. But he did understand the circumstance, did feel both parties were at fault. Therefore it was my great fortunate an attorney of David's stature and background took my case on. I knew I was in excellent hands when we signed the representation agreement. With both David and a second attorney at 2015 Montrose Avenue in Montrose. A week or so before the case would have exceeded the two-year Statute of Limitations. David has worked both sides of Personal Injury cases. So he explained the strengths, the weaknesses of my case. What would be needed on my part (patience/cooperation/medical records). Obviously there was going to be stress, a deposition - it was going to take time (it only took David less than one year to resolve this matter). But David was confident, super- knowledgeable in this area/field. Plus I liked both himself and Attorney Cooper. They put nervous/stressed clients at ease because they kid-a-lot and to relieve the angst/stress. IMHO the case was won at the first deposition. Due to Attorney DePaoli being super-prepared. Not just prepared and spot-on in protecting me through the first (of two) depositions. But spot-on and prepared in the way of all photographs, evidence, medical records, etc. Attorney DePaoli caught - then pointed-out a critical mistake the other side was making. One which could be exploited, used for gain. Rather than choose the option of embarrassing the other side/attorneys? Attorney David A. DePaoli merely pointed OUT the error. While I can't get into specifics? It would/could have been huge, a huge advantage for our side. But by being respectful and honest. Not going for the jugular? David won the respect of the other side/team. Thus a fair and equitable settlement was offered and just ten months later. Just a wonderful attorney and wonderful experience. An attorney I feel great gratitude towards. THANK YOU Attorney David A. DePaoli !! Not just for WINNING but for PUTTING UP with me for a year!! Amazing !!