Eric Featured on NBC Los Angeles for Lawsuit Against Off-Duty Officer Who Drew Gun on Teen
Eric was recently interviewed on NBC Los Angeles for a lawsuit filed against an off-duty officer who drew a gun on a teen in a skate park. The lawsuit was filed by Eric and Connor Traut on behalf of Max Chance III who was 16 at the time of the incident. “As a result of this terrifying evening, Chance suffered severe mental anguish, emotional distress, depression, worry, fear and anxiety … and anger,” the lawsuit states.
Eric's Lawsuit Against Azarian Gymnastics for Alleged Minor Abuse Featured in Orange County Register
Eric and his colleague, Judie Saunders, were featured in the Orange County Register for alleged physical, verbal and emotional abuse in a new complaint filed against Azarian Gymnastics and Azarian coaches.
Eric and Pamela Speak at Western State College of Law Mediation Class
Eric and Pamela recently talked with students from a Western State College of Law, Mediation class via Zoom where they discussed their educational and career background. They also discussed what type of cases they handle, how they prepare a client to go through mediation, what it is like to participate in a mediation, and shared personal experience stories. The students were very appreciative of Eric and Pamela’s time and their willingness to share “real life” experiences.
Eric and his staff received a thank you note from a former client. Says the client, "Your time, attention, care and effort are very appreciated. You have been wonderful!"
Eric will speak at the OCTLA virtual webinar "Judges-Mediators-Arbitrators Evaluation" via Zoom on May 27th at 4:30pm. The webinar will be an interactive discussion of local Mediators and Arbitrators of which Judges to 170.6 in Orange County, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Pamela received a thank you email from a former client. Says the client, "I'm grateful for all you have done for my mom to help her resolve her case. I feel like you're part of our family now. I'm going to miss you and hope our paths cross again in a different capacity. Thank you for making a horrible process bearable. Thank you for being such a wonderful professional and treating my mom with such dignity and respect."
Eric Becomes Founding Member of Orange County Trial Lawyer’s Charities
Eric was one of the lucky 50 to be selected as a Founding Member of the Orange County chapter of the Trial Lawyer's Charities. Sister organization to the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC), the Orange County Trial Lawyer's Charities does good in the community by helping those in need.
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Eric has distinguished himself early as one of the top trial attorneys in Southern California when he was recognized as the youngest winner of the prestigious “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award in the history of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association. Over the years, Eric Traut has had hundreds of six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements and has gone on to try more than 100 jury trials over his 30-year career. In fact, Traut Firm wins over 95 percent of their cases.
Pamela Liosi-Traut has over 25 years of experience handling personal injury matters. She has practiced with the Traut Firm since 2014, doing exclusively plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death law. Throughout her legal career, Pamela has been involved in numerous jury and bench trials where she represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death matters.
Says Eric about Ironwood Cellar. Craft. Cook.: "The best chicken sandwich in SoCal. New to the menu and new to my palate, this fried chicken breast sandwich is doused in Jidori sauce, a wonderful slaw, and is bursting with flavor. So intent on devouring this masterpiece, this photo came a bit late. Bravo Ironwood!!"
Naila is Eric's newest legal assistant, joining the Traut Firm team in November of 2019. She brings tremendous skills to the firm in the assisting in preparation of demand letters and mediation briefs, interacting with clients, coordinating conferences/Zoom meetings, and drafting letters to carriers and defense attorneys.
