Refer Case a Case A Transparent Attorney Referral System: For Attorneys by Attorneys
Why Partner with Case Barnett?
Frequently Asked Questions
What Types of Cases Do You Accept?
- Moving Vehicle Accidents: cars, ATVs, buses, big-rigs, motorcycles, bikes, boating, railroad, pedestrian, cross-walk accidents etc.
- Nursing Home Abuse: bed sores, infectious diseases, improper medication, falls, broken bones, dehydration, wrongful death.
- Personal Injury Accidents: slip and fall, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, bar fights, skylight injuries, apartment complex accidents, amusement park accidents, elevator/escalator accidents, burn and scar injuries, assault and battery injuries, sexual assault injuries, wrongful death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, brain injuries, birth injuries, electrocution, construction accidents.
- Child Injury: injuries at school and church, playground accidents, physical and sexual abuse at school or church, teacher child abuse, school bus accidents, cross-walk accidents, bullying and assault, daycare and preschool injuries, toy injuries, wrongful death.
What Is the Rule on Attorney Referral Fees in California?
California allows referral fees to be paid by lawyers to other lawyers. In fact, California is one of the few states to allow lawyers to collect a referral fee simply for handing a case over to a different lawyer, even if they have never formally participated in the legal case. It seems fairly straightforward but there are also things that must be done in order to make sure you are not violating any of the California rules of professional conduct.
What If the Attorney Does Not Obtain the Client’s Consent for an Attorney Referral Fee?
If you refer a case to a personal injury lawyer, that lawyer is legally bound to obtain the client’s consent regarding attorney referral fees or special fee-splitting arrangements.
When the attorney whom you referred your case to doesn’t get the client’s consent, your referral fee agreement may become void. We have also heard horror stories of attorneys transferring a case to another attorney (usually when they can’t settle the case and realize that aren’t equipped for a jury trial) without informing the client that they have done so. When this happens the attorney you referred your client to may also face professional conduct sanctions for misconduct or a malpractice lawsuit.
As you can see, it is very simple to refer a client and be paid referral fees as long as you are working with a partner who understands the importance of honest and clear communication, both with you and with the client.
Premises Liability
$760,000
referral fee paid to
insurance defense firm victim fell while volunteering at church
Premises Liability
$634,000
referral fee paid to
insurance defense attorney who referred us a trip and fall case
Premises Liability
$549,500
referral fee paid to
criminal defense attorney who referred us a rock wall injury/accident case
Sexual Assault
$125,000
referral fee paid to
insurance defense attorney who referred us a minor’s sexual assault case
Products Liability
$80,000
referral fee paid to
criminal defense attorney who referred us a firepot burn injury case
Auto Accident
$75,000
referral fee paid to
criminal defense attorney who referred us an auto accident case
Meet Case Barnett
Case Barnett has been practicing law for 17 years. He grew up in Orange County, California and is a third-generation attorney. His grandfather was a "Judge Advocate General" in the military and his father is renowned criminal defense attorney, John Barnett.
Civil litigation comprises over 100% of the firm's work. Case's experience in front of juries facing seemingly insurmountable odds serves him well in his representation of plaintiffs. His fearless approach to law and his desire to go to trial have earned him the respect of his peers. Case loves trial work and litigation and he has established himself as one of the top litigators in Orange County. He enjoys talking to juries and fighting for his clients.
Case is the owner and lead trial lawyer for Case Barnett Law. Since starting the firm, he has been admitted to the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Club, been published in "The Daily Journal" and recognized as one of The National Trial Lawyers- Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He also holds an AAVO 10.0 rating in the category of Personal Injury.