In the famous movie, The Treasure of Sierra Madre, they didn’t need “NO STINKING BADGES”, and you don’t need a “stinkin” TV/Billboard advertising lawyer! However, calling a lawyer immediately is not just a suggestion, but an absolute necessity! Once a lawyer accepts an Accident case, the responsibilities for that case attaches…including commitment of time, money, liability and reputation. An experienced attorney learns the who, what, where, when and why of the facts from an immediate investigation and sending an anti-spoliation letter to not destroy evidence.
Victims need “sound advice”, not “soundbites”, but who can you trust? “Fairy tale advertising lawyers”, considered “Lying Kings” by some, have billboards saying they are the best. However, reality tells a different story and former clients often disagree! The truth is, there is a reason lawyers advertise. Is it because they can’t get referrals from lawyers and former clients?
Beware of TV/Billboard lawyers and their representatives and investigators who approach you in hospital waiting rooms…ambulance chasing is illegal! Some wealthy family’s even finance advertising and/or buy the name of a former law firm. For instance, Jacoby and Meyers retired many years ago and Larry H. Parker passed away some time ago. Someone bought the names and sells advertising leads to other lawyers. Many lawyers advertising locally are NOT based in the CV, are not award winning, and like scam artists they focus on the most gullible victims who believe their advertising.
Gribow advertised years ago, managing his 30 person firm, and becoming an experienced, award winning “5 Star Boutique Concierge” firm. Signing up 60-200 accident cases a month, it was impossible to stay on top of all the cases, let alone meet all the clients. After 50 years, advertising is no longer necessary as Dale achieved a reputation for caring about the well-being of clients…and providing successful personalized attention.
How can you stay on top of 1,000’s of cases from a dozen offices? The truth is no one can! Many of the advertising lawyers are competent, but like me, can’t handle all the cases. Unless your case is worth a $1,000,000, chances are you will be handled by a “non- lawyer assistant, who has no professional legal training”.
Some advertise with slogans and jingles like…We will fight for you; The Accident Guys/Brothers; My Lawyer Got Me; Just Call X or Call for the Value of your Case. Some promise on day 1, to get $30,000 on a minor soft tissue case, and later when unsuccessful they convince the client to accept a low ball offer. There is honestly no way to know the value of any case before getting a police report, learning the current and future injuries and loss of current and future earnings.
Many advertising lawyers are NOT based in the CV; are not award winning; and like scam artists, they focus on the most gullible victims, who believe their advertising. Historically, I have received Martindale AV Pre-eminent and Avvo Superb 10.0/5 Star, the highest and most respected national ratings awarded to a select few. They reflect the highest “confidential opinions” of Judges and Attorneys familiar with the attorneys reputation, for Legal Ability and Very Trustworthy. Every lawyer says they are the best! See who Judges and Attorneys select as best!
“IF YOU THINK IT’S EXPENSIVE TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL TO DO A JOB, WAIT UNTIL YOU HIRE AN AMATEUR”…….RED ADAIR, OILWELL FIREFIGHTER. Oilwell oil well
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Dale Gribow’s distinguished 5 Star legal and philanthropic career, as a highly acclaimed Palm Desert award winning Accident Trial Attorney, warranted | 30 Top Lawyer awards| 9 Man of the Year recognitions | 4 Dale Gribow Days |awarded “Mr. Charity”. Dale limits cases and personally answers calls, while maximizing PI recovery and minimizing DUI exposure.
Philanthropically, Gribow was honored as President of 12 nonprofits, founding three, and a member of 50+ Boards. As founding President of the Institute of Critical Care Medicine 911+, he played a defining role in bringing AED’s to the CV in the early 90’s. Dale and his wife Patti (former Captain of Dean Martin’s Golddiggers), were also applauded for The Gribow Family Research Fellowship at the City of Hope, and their Foundation at the Hebrew University. They have graced the front cover of dozens of magazines and papers and honored as 1 of 3 CV Power Couples. This February 2025, they will again grace the front cover of Rancho Mirage Insider Magazine and Del Webb’s magazine.
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