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worked at the previous law firm, I associate. “Having another attorney in they make purely financial decisions
never saw my daughter. I would leave the office allows us to be available to which negatively affect those they are
in the morning when she was asleep answer every call that comes in. Even there to protect and watch over."
and return home 30 minutes before if a potential client calls in with a case I asked Chris if he could share
her bedtime. I didn't want to raise that isn’t the right fit for our firm, we with our readers some tips or insight
my children that way. Family is very will answer any questions and provide on how they can be sure these type of
important to me." information to point the potential negative events don’t end up affecting
Chris’ clients are like family to him client in the right direction.” them or their loved ones. He shared
as well. He is very selective in which With a reputation as a "nice guy" the following:
cases he takes and is not looking to fighting for the little guy, how does
have a huge law firm. "When you run a Chris make the transition to tough guy • “If you suspect abuse or neglect at
low volume practice like I have chosen when going head to head with these a nursing home where, a relative lives,
to do, you can pick your clients, and so big corporate attorneys. "I tell young your first step would be to talk to the
I love my clients, they are like family lawyers all the time just be yourself facilities administrator. If this does
to me. I feel for them and the pain and when you litigate. You don't have to not help then talk to the department
suffering they are experiencing. I am yell and scream or become a total jerk. of public health, there is always an
available to them, and they know they If you have a great client and build ombudsman who can jump in and
can call me whenever they need to. In your case the right way to make sure find out what’s going on. If that gets
a large law firm, you cannot possibly the opposing counsel knows you are you nowhere go to the police.”
give your clients this level of atten-
tion."
"When someone hires me to say
I take it seriously would be an under-
statement. I know that this person
could have hired anyone and they
chose me, so I feel a real responsibil-
ity to do everything I can for them to
make sure they get the absolute best
lawyer that they deserve."
Chris’ clients will attest to this.
When describing Chris words like
caring, compassionate, and empathetic
are often heard, but the comment that
says it all was from one of his recent
clients who simply said. “Chris Walton never going away, so they have only • “We don’t charge people to call
is a truly amazing attorney.” one choice to pay or take the ultimate into the firm. You should always un-
Chris, who has spent the majority risk and put the choice in the hands of derstand your legal rights. We don’t
of his professional life operating his a jury.” push people into signing on with our
firm out of an office in downtown San Walton Law handles all types of firm, so call in if you are concerned
Diego recently made a move to the personal injury cases, anyone injured with things going on in a nursing
Carmel Valley/Del Mar area. Their due to someone else’s negligence, or home. Also, keep in mind that if you
beautiful new office makes it easier intentional behavior. These include are involved in a car accident, call
for clients to visit them, and allows car accidents, premises accidents, or us before you speak to anyone either
Chris more time with his family and product liability. Chris’ niche area is involved in the accident or any of
less time in downtown traffic. “I see nursing home and elder abuse work their insurance or legal representa-
more clients in three weeks at our including financial elder abuse. tives. Do not settle. No one need be
Carmel Valley location than I saw in The favorite part of being a lawyer afraid to speak to someone at this
a full year at our downtown location.” for Chris is similar to his 11-year-old firm. Even if we can't take the case,
With easily accessible free parking and self. "My favorite part of what I do we will give you some important
a simple commute from most areas is standing up for what I believe in. information to help. By the end of
getting to Chris’ office is much easier Helping people through very difficult the phone conversation, you will be
for his clients. Along with making times and having them know that I am more informed and able to deal with
the move, Chris also hired their first there to hold people accountable when your situation.”.

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