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Emery Ledger

Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.

California ‘Tax Lady’ Roni Deutch Could Face Jail Time Attorney-LawyerCase Of The WeekEthical Attorney MarketingGeneral Legal Advice
April 22, 2011

California ‘Tax Lady’ Roni Deutch Could Face Jail Time

Many have seen the late-night commercials featuring brash, outspoken attorney Roni Deutch. California's Attorney General Kamala D. Harris plans to continue with the lawsuit, originated by predecessor Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. In addition, Harris has petitioned the Superior Court to imprison Deutch for contempt of court after she allegedly shredded thousands of documents. The shredded documents were under…
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Law Enforcement Celebrates Distracted Driving Awareness Month Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident Lawyercar accident lawyerGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
April 21, 2011

Law Enforcement Celebrates Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The month of April is dedicated to distracted driver awareness. California law enforcement officials have celebrated the holiday by cracking down on distracted motorists and offering tickets and warnings to those who have fallen prey to the dozens of ways handheld devices can distract them from the road. The efforts are not in vain as statistics reveal that California drivers…
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Filing a Lawsuit: Common Challenges Auto Accident Lawyercar accident lawyerGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
April 21, 2011

Filing a Lawsuit: Common Challenges

Where you file your personal injury lawsuit can be one of the biggest decisions in your case. It may seem obvious to you that you should file your case in the local courthouse in your town. However, many other considerations must be made before you jump to this conclusion. There are often advantages and disadvantages to different venues. The following…
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Car Accidents: Emotional, Frightening and Recoverable Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerGeneral Legal Advice
April 21, 2011

Car Accidents: Emotional, Frightening and Recoverable

Picture this: You are traveling down the road, obeying the posted speed limit and carefully maneuvering through traffic. You arrive at a red light and come to a stop. While you are waiting for the light to turn to green, BAM! You have been hit from behind. You are terrified. You immediately turn to check on your child in the…
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Common Civil Procedure Issues Attorney-LawyerPersonal Injury
April 18, 2011

Common Civil Procedure Issues

Personal injury lawyers are not just trained in legal arguments and how to deliver the best closing and opening statements, although they are well-versed in these areas as well. Personal injury lawyers are required to know many different aspects of the law, as many different aspects play into a civil action. The typical personal injury lawsuit combines knowledge of tort…
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The Steps to a Lawsuit: Procedural Considerations Attorney-LawyerGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal Injury
April 18, 2011

The Steps to a Lawsuit: Procedural Considerations

If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, you have come to the right place. If you have never filed a personal injury action against a defendant, you probably have questions and concerns about what the process will be like. While nothing can substitute for the expertise and experience of a personal injury lawyer, the following article details the steps…
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The Modern Landscape of Strict Liability
The Modern Landscape of Strict Liability: The Updated Law For Wild Animals Attorney-LawyerGeneral Legal AdviceliablityPedestrian Accident AttorneyPersonal Injury
April 15, 2011

The Modern Landscape of Strict Liability: The Updated Law For Wild Animals

Most personal injury cases happen for the at-fault party’s negligence. So, you must prove that someone was careless and that caused you the injury. They had a duty to ensure safety; they broke that duty, and the mistake is responsible for your injury. However, the defendants show up with many excuses to avoid paying. That’s where the strict liability law…
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