Eric Traut 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.
He has been selected by his peers to the list of Super Lawyers, including the “Top 50 Orange County” and “Top 100 Southern California” lists that featured him in Los Angeles Magazine consecutively for ten years and is honored to be named to the list of Best Lawyers of America, a recognition reserved for only the top 3% of the Bar. Eric has handled high-profile cases that have resulted in appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News, Court T.V., and ABC's "Primetime." Eric was the youngest member ever admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) at the age of 33, where he served as President of the Orange County Chapter of ABOTA in 2010.
He is currently one of just 200 Diplomates to have tried more than 100 jury trials of the 7000 members of ABOTA Nationwide. In January 2018, he will receive the ABOTA Joseph D. McNeil Civility Award, which is only given to a member whose integrity, civility and professionalism inspires trust among counsel and clients, and promotes respect for the profession. As the Past President of the Orange County Bar Foundation, Eric led a non-profit organization strengthening Orange County youth and families through unique, award-winning health and education programs. In 2008, he was named as Alumni of the Year at Western State University Law School and was inducted into the school’s "Hall of Fame" in 2013. He is a recipient of the Angelo Palmieri Award for Civility from the Banyard Inn of Court and was the first lawyer to be awarded the OC Look award by Orange Coast Magazine, an award given to those individuals who exemplify success and style in Orange County. Eric has been a speaker at countless seminars on litigation and trial skills, spoken at various law schools about the importance of civility and professionalism and published multiple articles on strategy and practice of the law.
Lawyer Profile
Eric V. Traut
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Recognized Since:2015
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Recognized in:Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Law School:Western State University College of Law
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Languages:English
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Location:Griffin Towers, Suite 700Five Hutton Centre DriveSanta Ana, CA 92707
Eric Traut 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.
He has been selected by his peers to the list of Super Lawyers, including the “Top 50 Orange County” and “Top 100 Southern California” lists that featured him in Los Angeles Magazine consecutively for ten years and is honored to be named to the list of Best Lawyers of America, a recognition reserved for only the top 3% of the Bar. Eric has handled high-profile cases that have resulted in appearances on Good Morning America, Fox News, Court T.V., and ABC's "Primetime." Eric was the youngest member ever admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) at the age of 33, where he served as President of the Orange County Chapter of ABOTA in 2010.
He is currently one of just 200 Diplomates to have tried more than 100 jury trials of the 7000 members of ABOTA Nationwide. In January 2018, he will receive the ABOTA Joseph D. McNeil Civility Award, which is only given to a member whose integrity, civility and professionalism inspires trust among counsel and clients, and promotes respect for the profession. As the Past President of the Orange County Bar Foundation, Eric led a non-profit organization strengthening Orange County youth and families through unique, award-winning health and education programs. In 2008, he was named as Alumni of the Year at Western State University Law School and was inducted into the school’s "Hall of Fame" in 2013. He is a recipient of the Angelo Palmieri Award for Civility from the Banyard Inn of Court and was the first lawyer to be awarded the OC Look award by Orange Coast Magazine, an award given to those individuals who exemplify success and style in Orange County. Eric has been a speaker at countless seminars on litigation and trial skills, spoken at various law schools about the importance of civility and professionalism and published multiple articles on strategy and practice of the law.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Western State University College of Law , J.D., graduated 1989
- California State University Fullerton, BA, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions:
- California, The State Bar of California
Affiliations:
- Amarican Inns of Court - Member, 2000-Present
- American Board of Trial Advocates - National Representative, 2015
- Banyard Inn of Court - Board Member, 2002 - Present
- Banyard Inn of Court - Co-President 2016-2017
- Banyard Inn of Court - Inn Liason, 2008-Present
- Consumer Attorneys Association of California - Member, 1990
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles - Member, 1990
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Continuing Education Committee, 2016
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Legislative Committee, 2016
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Member, 2016
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Member, 2016
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Member, 2016
- Lex Romana (Italian/American Lawyers of Orange County) - President, 2005 - 2006
- Orange County Bar Association - Board Member, 2002 - 2003, 2010 - 2011
- Orange County Bar Association - Chairperson of College of Trial Advocacy, 2004 - Present
- Orange County Bar Foundation - President, 2014
- Orange County Chapter of ABOTA - Advocate, 1998 - Present
- Orange County Chapter of ABOTA - President, 2010
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association - Member, 1990
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association - President, 2002
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- ABOTA Diplomate
- Best Lawyers, 2015-present
- Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2016-present
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, 2003
- Alumni Hall of Fame from Western State Law School, 2013
- Alumni of the Year from Western State Law School, 2008
- Banyard Inn of Court, Civility Award, 2009
- OC Look Award, Orange Coast Magazine, 2010
- Super Lawyers "Top 100 Southern California," 2013-2014
- Super Lawyers "Top 50 of Orange County," 2008-2014
- Super Lawyers 2005-2014
Additional Information:
Licensed Private Investigator, 1988 – Present
National Board of Legal Specialty Certification – Board Certified Advocate
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
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