Testimonials From Past Workers' Comp & Personal Injury Clients

LOCAL BAR ENDORSEMENT This written endorsement comes from the San Diego County Bar Association 2008 president, Ms. Heather L. Rosing. I had volunteered my time over the weekend at the Kobey's Legal Clinic which is part of the Bar's Law Week. This is where we help people with free legal advice Kobey's Swap Meet. We help point those in legal need in the right legal direction for free. Just part of the many ways I try to give back to my community! Check out what they had to say: "I want to thank you for your work in our Kobey's Legal Clinic, part of the Bar's Law Week 2008. The overwhelming success of Law Week is due to the efforts of the many volunteers like you who gave their time and talents so generously. Two of the hallmarks of the San Diego County Bar Association are community outreach and public service. These activities are only possible through the tireless work of our dedicated members. Your involvement last week is a prime example of that dedication. You are one of the reasons San Diego is such a great place to practice. Once again, thank you." Sincerely Heather L. Rosing, Esq. San Diego County Bar Association President [2008]   Dated May 7, 2008

San Diego Bar Association President Heather Rosing

FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from a prior car accident client, Mr. David Su, who I represented for bodily injuries stemming from a vehicle accident in San Digeo, California. Mr. Su was kind enough to type me a letter expressing his gratitude for my legal services. Here is what he had to say: "Dear Mr. Mark C. Blane: I would like to commend you and your staff's efforts in the treatment of my case. It was very professional and accomodating. Your thorough explanation of the legal process and commitment to satisfy all of my concerns was outstanding.  Your guidance and expertise in personal injury cases resulted in an excellent settlement in a reasonable amount of time. Your performance has assured me that you are an excellent personal injury attorney. I will not hesitate in seeking your assistance for any other personal injury cases that may occur in the future. It was a pleasure working with you." Sincerely, Mr. David Su Former Car Accident Client Dated February 14, 2003

Former Car Accident Client Mr. David Su

CALIFORNIA STATE BAR ENDORSEMENT This was my very first Pro Bono Award awarded to me by the State Bar of California on behalf of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program. The award is called the "Wiley W. Manuel Award." I spent 50 hours of pro bono legal work in 2001 for a variety of clients. Here is what it says: The State Bar of California, the Board of Govenors of the State Bar of California presents The Wiley W. Manuel Award For Pro Bono Legal Services to Mark Blane for voluntary provision of legal services to the poor. Signed by Karen S. Nobumoto, President of the California State Bar 2001-2002 Dated April 19, 2002

CA State Bar President, Karen S. Nobumoto

FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from former pedestrian injury client Elizabeth Wentzel. Elizabeth was hit by a car in a grocery store parking lot in El Cajon, California. She was kind enough to send me this card after we successfully settled her injury case: "Dear Mark, I just wanted to say thanks. I am glad it is over [smilely face] and you did a great job for me." Beth Wentzel [Former Pedestrian Client] November 2012, El Cajon, California

Fomer Pedestrian Client Elizabeth Wentzel

FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This Written Client Testimonial Comes From Ginny & Bruce. I represented Ginny in a Slip and Fall Accident that occurred in Northern California due to defective step on a vacation/resort type property. The only evidence I had of a defective condition was a photograph taken by Ginny on her cell phone. The property owners immediately repaired the defect after receiving notice of the injury/slip an fall: "Mark, Thanks so much for handling this for us. We are happy with this settlement and will now put it behind us. We appreciate your efforts on our behalf." Ginny & Bruce Former Slip and Fall Client [Defective Stairwell] Dated May 22, 2012  

Former Slip & Fall Client Ginny

ATTORNEY ENDORSEMENT This peer endorsement comes from Sarasota Florida Tax Attorney Mary King. Mary and Mark co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon last year entitled "Protect & Defend." Here is what she said about Mark's chapter:   Mark and I co-authored the book "Protect & Defend" last year. Mark's chapter is very informative. I endorse this lawyer. [See actual posting on Avvo.com profile HERE]   Posted by Attorney Mary King with the Law Offices of Mary King   DATED: April 8, 2013

Attorney Mary King, Sarasota, Florida

FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from one of my former car accident clients, Ms. Beverly Todd. For clarity purposes, I will type out the letter for easy reading: "Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your time and experience in making this transaction complete. It is with our gratitude that we send this message to you. We will keep your card on hand and recommend you to any of our family or friends who need your services. I will also tell Dr. Mancini how easy you are to work with and how your effort was appreciated." Sincerely yours, Former Client Beverly Todd Sent to my law offices on January 15, 2013

Former Car Accident Client, Beverly Todd

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from a former San Diego personal injury client, Marc. It was publicly posted on Avvo: Trustworthy and Honest Attorney Posted by Marc, a Personal Injury client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 6-12 months ago. Mark handled my Personal Injury matter. I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.   "Mark Blane is the most professional attorney I have met or worked with at any point in my career. He is able to settle cases in a timely manner and takes all of the work/worry away from the client." [See actual posting on Avvo.com on profile HERE] By Marc, former personal injury client, dated April 4, 2013

Marc, former personal injury client

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from Devin, a former personal  injury client from a car accident. Devin was in a car accident back in 2012, and I successfully negotiated a fair settlement. As luck would have it, he was recently rear-ended again and I am handling both his and his wife's injury case. This testimonial was publicly posted on my Avvo.com lawyer profile: Highly Recommended Posted by Devin, a Personal Injury client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 6-12 months ago. Mark handled my Personal Injury matter. I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.   "After I was rear-ended and my car was totaled, I was referred to Mr. Blane by a co-worker who utilized his legal services in her own personal injury case. Mark was very informative in our initial meeting and explained what I should expect throughout the personal injury claims process. He kept me informed throughout the case and was very helpful with any questions I had. Ultimately, he was able to negotiate a fair settlement for my bodily injury, medical expenses, time off work, etc. As luck would have it, my wife and I I were rear-ended again just recently, and Mark is in the process of handling a new case for us. I highly recommend Mr. Blane for representation in any personal injury claim." [See actual posting in Avvo.com profile HERE] By Devin, former car accident client from 2012 and now in 2013, dated April 4, 2013

Devin, former car accident client from 2012

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written client testimonial was publicly posted to Avvo.com in support of attorney Mark Blane's terrific legal representation regarding a car accident case, dated April 3, 2013: Mark is a true professional. I am happy to have him in my network. Posted by Janna, a Car Accident client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 1-3 years ago. Mark handled my Car / Auto Accident matter. I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.   "I was very impressed with Mark's professionalism and knowledge. I recieved a fair settlement from the insurance company and believe Mark's expertise and guidance played an important role. I would recommend him to friends and family and would hire him myslef in the future." [See actual posting on Avvo.com profile HERE] Posted by Janna, former car accident client, April 3, 2013

Former Car Accident Client Janna

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from a former San Diego car accident client who publicly posted it on Avvo.com: I was very happy with Mark on my side. Posted by a Car Accident client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 1-3 years ago. Mark handled my Car / Auto Accident matter. I have previously worked with no lawyers.   "I was told about Mark Blane by my doctor. He was fantastic! I felt very comfortable with him right away. He went above and beyond to help me. I will definetely call on him again if I ever need to." [See actual posting on Avvo.com profile HERE] By Former Auto Accident Injury Client - written and posted on April 2, 2013

Former San Diego Car Accident Injury Client

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from a former slip and fall injury client named Michele. She posted it on my Avvo profile on April 2, 2013. She had moved to another state during the injury claim against a property owner in which she sustained bodily injuries due to a defective staircase. I am happy to share this testimonial with all future clients: Mark Blane worked with me Posted by Michele, former slip and fall client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane.   Mark Blane was able to get me a quick and reasonable settlement even though i had moved to another state during . [see actual posting on Avvo.com profile HERE] By Michele, former slip and fall injury client April 2, 2013

Former Slip and Fall Injury Client, Michele

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This written testimonial comes from a former San Diego car accident injury client - it was pubicly posted on Avvo.com: Highly Recommended Posted by a Personal Injury client: Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 1-6 months ago. Mark handled my Personal Injury matter. I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.   Late 2011, I was hit by a car that ended up leaving the scene. The police found him and made a report. To make things short, I didn't know what to do since this is he first time this has happened to me. I contacted Mark Blane who assured me everything was going to be ok and guided me every step of the way. Mark Blane is the attorney to go. [See actual posting on Avvo.com profile HERE] By Former Car Accident Injury Client, April 1, 2013

Former San Diego Car Accident Injury Client

DOCTOR ENDORSEMENT This testimonial of my Doctor Book, "How to Document Your Patient's Personal Injury Case from A-Z comes form Dr. Shook in North Carolina: "I'd like to thank you for the outstanding book you have written for doctors and patients. I just finished "How to Effectively Document Your Patient's Personal Injury Case from A-Z," and I am very impressed. Thank you, I really appreciate the great work you have done, and your assistance."   Dr. Brad Shook, D.C., DAAMLP, CSCS  Alliance Injury Treatment Center  901 Hwy 321 NW, Suite 134  Hickory, NC 28601  February 15, 2013

Dr. Brad Shook, D.C., DAAMLP, CSCS

DOCTOR ENDORSEMENT Dr. Michael McCaleb DC, from Houston, Texas, reviews Mark Blane's personal injury book for doctors: "Mark: I wanted you to know that your book "Eff. Doc. P.I. A-Z has made it all the way down here into Texas. Houston to be precise. Thank you for writing it. I am a D.C. who only does P.I. and have been working hard to shore up my documentation. I am in Dr. Cronk's Beta Consulting group and initially ordered 5 of your books to pass out. I have bought new software for soap notes, use outcome assessment questionnaires, computerized range of motion, DUD and LOE, and utilize Spinal Kinetics for LSMI so if was so good to hear an independent "guru" back up all that I am trying to do and give me insight into Colossus. My documentation has gone from around 30 pages to over 100 per case and created a lot more work for me but I feel so much better about what is going out of my office and it never hurts to do the right thing.   The problem I am having is getting the attorneys to accept all of it and take the time to educate themselves. They all think I am full of it. None of them have ever heard much of this stuff before. Once I learn all of this stuff I am thinking of trying to put a CEU program together to teach them. It is really needed. They complain about low settlements but continue to do the same old thing. Frustrating.  Now I can give them a book so we can start walking on the same ground. It is great to find a person like you who has taken the time to learn so much, is willing to take the time to share the info and who is accessible. Thanks to you and Dr. Cronk." Dr. Mike McCaleb D.C.               January 17, 2013

Dr. Michael McCaleb, D.C.

ATTORNEY ENDORSEMENT San Diego California Business & Contracts Attorney John O'Brien provides a testimonial review of Mark Blane's expertise. This comment was posted on Mr. Blane's Linkedin.com profile: [See post on Linkedin profile HERE] "San Diego attorney Mark Blane is not only a great lawyer for those injured in car accidents and "slip and falls," he is an invaluable source of information in the personal injury law arena. Mark has authored several books and guides on handling personal injury cases, including publications on injuries to children in California and injuries resulting from DUIs. I consider Mark a "go to" source for both evaluating and litigating San Diego accidents."  John O'Brien, Esq. Attorney at the O'Brien Law Firm in San Diego, California    Posted on Linkedin on August 16, 2011

Attorney John O'Brien

NATIONAL ENDORSEMENT The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors honors San Diego attorney Mark Blane's status as a two-time best selling author: The National Academy of Best Selling Authors recognizes Mark C. Blane as a best-selling author for his two best-selling books, Protect & Defend, and A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors July 26, 2012

National Academy of Best Selling Authors

FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL This review was publicly posted on Mark Blane's Linkedin profile by former car accident client Caroline Butler: [See actual post on Linkedin.com profile HERE] "Mark handled my Personal Injury case. He was extremely professional, had great follow up and very easy to work with. I would absolutely work with him again." Ms. Caroline Guyton Butler, Strategic Research & Development at the McInnis Companies   February 12, 2013

Former Car Accident Client, Caroline Guyton Butler

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL The testimonial was publicly posted on Avvo.com on March 28, 2013 by a former car accident client, Steve: Review of attorney Mark Carleton Blane Posted by Steve, a Car Accident client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 1-3 years ago. Mark handled my Car / Auto Accident matter. I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.   "It was a pleasure working with Mr. Blane. He was patient and explained the various aspects of my case. He did a great job keeping me up to date with his communication with the insurance company. I have recommended him to others and would definitely hire him again." [To see post on Avvo.com, click HERE] Former Car Accident Client Steve, posted on March 28, 2013

Former Car Accident Client, Steve

  FORMER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL Beverly, a former car accident client of Mark Blane, publicly posted this testimonial review of his legal services on March 29, 2013: Review for Mark Blane, Attorney At Law Posted by Beverly, a Car Accident client Overall rating  Excellent Trustworthy  Excellent Responsive  Excellent Knowledgeable  Excellent Kept me informed  Excellent   I recommend Mark Blane. I hired Mark 6-12 months ago. Mark handled my Car / Auto Accident matter. I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.   "Mark is very knowledgable in his field of work and he did a great job to expedite a settlement quickly. We appreciate his professionalism." [See actual post on Avvo.com profile HERE] Beverly, former car accident client - posted on March 29, 2013

Former Auto Accident Client Beverly