Atty. Keith More
Since 2010, Keith has been rated by Super Lawyers in the Top 50 in Orange County & Top 100 in Southern California. Since 2016, Keith has been asked by several different organizations to speak throughout the State including Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Studio City, San Francisco, Santa Ana and San Diego.
ATV Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Newport Beach, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Keith More at a Glance
Keith More is a Partner & Trial Lawyer based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Bentley & More LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. Political, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith More
- Since 2010, Keith has been rated by Super Lawyers in the Top 50 in Orange County & Top 100 in Southern California
- Since 2016, Keith has been asked by several different organizations to speak throughout the State including Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Studio City, San Francisco, Santa Ana and San Diego
- Keith also speaks at one of the largest Trial Lawyer conventions in Las Vegas
- In 2003 Keith co-chaired the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Orange County Bar Association and in 2008 he was the President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association consists of approximately 500 members and some of the finest attorneys in the world
- Beyond the personal accolades, however, is a lawyer who cares about those he represents
- For one 22 year old tetraplegic whose spinal cord injuries resulted from his unprotected fall through a sky light, attorney Keith P. More obtained a settlement of $14.7 million, the largest award in California workers’ compensation history
- Over his 31 year career, Keith has taken on some of the largest corporations in the world
- Besides the in court awards, Keith is most proud of his ability to connect with his clients
- It’s not just about being the lawyer
- It’s about being their voice and telling their story
- Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists
- If you or a loved one are in need of Keith’s services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team. • 2021 Rated Super Lawyers Top 50 in Orange County & Top 100 in Southern California (10+ years since 2010) • 2003, 2004, 2012, 2019 Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year • 2017, 2018, 2019 San Francisco & Daily Journal Top Employment Lawyer • 2017 Work Comp Central National Finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year • 2016 Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Member of the Year • 2016 Work Comp Central recipient of the Presidents’ Award • 2008 President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association • 2008 Board of Governors Consumer Attorneys of California • Member American Board of Trial Advocates • 2004-2005 Orange County Bar Association Co-Chair Work Comp section • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell • 1999 & 2005 Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Board Member of the Year
Practice Areas Explained
Keith More's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith More handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport Beach.
Car Accidents in Newport Beach
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Keith More is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Truck Accidents in Newport Beach
Keith More is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in Newport Beach
Keith More is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Newport Beach
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Keith More is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Newport Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Keith More is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport Beach
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newport Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newport Beach Choose Keith More
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith More's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Keith More brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Illinois, Keith More can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Keith More can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport Beach
A Newport Beach-based practice means Keith More attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Keith More Handles in Newport Beach
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Keith More has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Keith More directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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