Daniel Thomas Johnson, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Palm Springs, CA with 16 reviews
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Daniel Thomas Johnson

801 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA

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1980:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, MA - Masters
1980:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, JD - Juris Doctor
1976:
University of California - Los Angeles, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Donna duchai

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23 May, 2023
I would recommend Attorney Christopher C Vader for your legal needs in the Palm Springs area.
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Dave sperry

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23 May, 2023
First, my sincerest apologies to Chris, Pam, and all the staff for my complete negligence and selfish tardiness in posting these reviews of our experience. My only excuse and defense is that I have been having way too much fun these past few months with the toys I have always hoped for in my “Golden Years” of retirement. I.e. Kubota Tractor, hydraulic dump, flat bed, and now constructing a pole barn to store it. My wife, I, and our Minnie Aussie departed our Olympia, WA home on the start of a month long retirement “road trip of a lifetime.” On day two we were hit by a drunk driver in Joshua Tree, CA. While we were all relatively unharmed our brand new (3,500 miles) GMC truck was totaled. We returned back to Olympia six days later and asked ourselves, “what the heck just happened and now what?” I sat down and composed a six page narrative of what happened describing what was going on in our lives before, at the time, and after, this horrific incident. At the same time, Leta was searching for a personal injury lawyer. After much debate and settling on two, we flipped a coin and Leta won. I am SO glad she did. I am confident that this narrative assisted Chris greatly in determining the value of our case and, more importantly, who we are, our history, feelings, dreams, etc. And he was able to achieve this without us ever having hade face to face communication. We did, however, enjoy many hours on the phone at both the beginning and at the end of our near 18 month association. And none of that time on the phone was created for “billing hours.” It was all on Chris’s dime. Chris worked tirelessly in communication with both the defendant’s insurance company, as well as ours to obtain the maximum “underinsured motorist” coverage we carry. Ultimately, we were awarded the maximum limits allowable on both policies. We each received two checks, one from the drunk drivers insurance, and one from ours. We just renewed with our insurance and I have not noticed any increase in premium. The only way we could have received more money would have been to go to court with a jury trial. Given our Covid-19 environment and the snail’s pace the court is moving, I believe Chris advised us correctly in accepting the full limit offer. I can never thank this firm enough and would, without hesitancy, recommend them to anyone who has been wrongly injured in the Palm Springs area. I’m still looking forward to footing the bill for a meal at Elmer’s.
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Exceptional legal expertise and experience
“Mr. Vader expertly handled my case, resolving it in the least amount of time possible, and with the best resolution possible.”
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Personalized and attentive service
“He knows every aspect of the case he works on I felt that he cared about me and my situation.”
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Reliable and trustworthy
“Christopher Vader is a man of his word he is a true professional in every way.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness
“He follows up with all concerned.”
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Highly recommended by clients
“I would recommend Attorney Christopher C Vader for your legal needs in the Palm Springs area.”
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