Atty. Samuel Wilner
Samuel Wilner is a lawyer practicing maritime law, legal malpractice, class actions and 1 other area of law. Samuel received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Samuel Wilner at a Glance
Samuel Wilner is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wilner And Klein A Professional Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on class action, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Samuel Wilner
- Samuel Wilner is a lawyer practicing maritime law, legal malpractice, class actions and 1 other area of law
- Samuel received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Samuel practices at Wilner & Klein A Professional Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
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Samuel Wilner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel Wilner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Class Action in Los Angeles
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Los Angeles
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Samuel Wilner is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Samuel Wilner
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 Samuel Wilner's practice in the field of class action, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Samuel Wilner brings 52+ 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 U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Samuel Wilner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, insurance, and maritime, Samuel Wilner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Samuel Wilner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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