Client Evaluations

"Thank you very much for all your hard work and effort in obtaining the settlement on my behalf. It's not often that I have met and worked with such a passionate, dedicated and focused team such as yourselves. Your attention is 100% customer and goal oriented, and many business professionals could learn from your excellent 'can do' attitude and effort. You are a great team and I am very appreciative of everything that you each did for me. On behalf of my family, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Warm Regards,"

"When 12,000 volts exploded in front of me, my whole life changed. The first lawyer I hired was slow, visited me once in the hospital and told me my case was hopeless. Ten months later Richard Alexander explained what he could do. His empathy was sincere and when he assured me that IBM never should have allowed me to be exposed to 12,000 volts, I knew I was in the right hands. My scars will always be there, but my financial future is secure thanks to Richard Alexander and his firm. They are great lawyers for which I am forever grateful. Dick is my lawyer and a friend for life. They don't come better."

"I became a paraplegic on April 27, 2006. I needed the best personal injury lawyer in California. The other driver's insurance company blamed me for the crash and refused to pay its small policy to settle my case. From day one, personal injury attorney Richard Alexander fought for me. Dick pulled out all the stops, pushed my case and took my case to court in July 2007. That's really fast. In the middle of the trial, the insurance company gave up and agreed to pay me $4.5 million. From zero to $4.5 million - many times the small policy the insurance company wouldn't pay a year before. That's a legal miracle. Richard Alexander is the best."

"We were seriously injured [traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures] in a head-on crash on Route 17 that was caused by an under-insured driver attempting an illegal a u-turn who was rear-ended by a police car. Thankfully we immediately hired Richard Alexander as our lawyer and it has made all the difference. Dick is fantastic. He is a caring and compassionate man and a superb professional who took charge of a challenging case and fought for us every step of the way. Ten months after filing our lawsuit, on the eve of an early trial, he delivered a $5.2 million recovery. When you need the best, Richard Alexander is the choice. Great lawyer and a valued friend."

"When I was seriously injured, I did not feel my lawyer was doing the job when he presented a $350,000 settlement offer. I went to Richard Alexander for a second opinion and within minutes I knew that he was the personal injury lawyer for me. When it was over Dick collected $975,000 for me. It has made a tremendous difference in my life. I am a lawyer and I was impressed with Dick's personal attention, professional expertise and thorough preparation. The consummate attorney. Dick Alexander has my highest recommendation."

"My father, age 71, was struck by a van in Palo Alto. It did not take me long to find out that Richard Alexander was the personal injury lawyer I wanted to take on a major company. My father died from his injuries on June 15, 2005. Friends told it my case would take years. I was fortunate to have Richard Alexander's personal counsel. He pushed for an early trial date and I accepted a settlement offer on July 11, 2006. The defendants knew our case was prepared to go to trial and that it would be tried by an outstanding personal injury trial attorney. I strongly recommend Richard Alexander and give him my thanks for his kindness, understanding, professional work and for being my personal lawyers. Excellent lawyer."

"I was driving back to work after lunch on my motorcycle when my life was changed by a driver making an illegal turn. I was referred to Richard Alexander and when I met him in my hospital room I did not realize how important it would be to have an experienced personal injury lawyer to provide me with personal legal care. Dick warned me to carefully follow all medical advice because the fracture in my lower leg could result in a "non-union" which would require surgery. Unfortunately, Dick's advice was absolutely correct. After I left the Kaiser system and a MRI show a "classic non-union." While I am pleased with the final recovery, I now understand how important it is to have a personal lawyer on your side. Richard Alexander my highest recommendation."

"When a Caltrans fire on Route 17 burned our family business to the ground John Neece told us we had to hire Richard Alexander to fight the State for us. Dick hit the ground running, got our losses appraised, sued the State and in five months had a trial date. The State paid us every dollar we asked for: $2,570,259. Great lawyer. Outstanding result."

"When I lost my daughter, I hired Richard Alexander to represent me. The other insurance company refused to settle for its policy limits. When it was over, Dick collected 30 times the amount of the policy from the insurance company that forced me to go to court. I am grateful for the final result because it represents respect for my loss. Dick Alexander was the perfect lawyer and a supportive and caring man, whom I give my highest recommendation."

"When my son died in a crash, the CHP concluded it was the other driver's fault. But their insurance company wouldn't respond to my calls, even after we made a policy limits settlement demand based on Richard Alexander's advice. Dick vigorously prosecuted my case and because of his legal ability the insurance company eventually paid 13 times the amount of the wrongdoer's insurance coverage to settle my case. Dick Alexander's personal support and his fighting for me provided a result that is unheard of. I am very fortunate that Alexander Hawes, LLP were there for me."

"When an out of control driver crashed through a stop sign, I never imagined how important your help was going to be. Without Richard Alexander and Jeff Rickard advising me I would have been stuck with the other driver's $100,000 insurance policy, even though I was seriously injured. Because you made California's insurance laws work for me, I was able to collect $275,000. I now appreciate how important it is to have the right lawyer from the very beginning. Thank you to Alexander Hawes, LLP for caring for me."

"When cancer struck me, I thought about all the women that I worked with who had cancer, many miscarriages and couldn't have children. I went to Alexander Hawes, LLP and found out I had been working with toxic chemicals that cause cancer. Richard Alexander and Amanda Hawes fought for me and hired a nationally recognized expert to conduct a scientific study of the cancers suffered by my co-workers. I am proud the study is published and helping others to recognize the dangers of working with chemicals. Alexander Hawes, LLP fought for all of us and I am very grateful that I found the "right" lawyers. They are superb."

"As a working police officer I was seriously injured. Facing a career limiting disability, Richard Alexander was the aggressive advocate I needed, and in addition, a kind and wise counselor. He is a wonderfully talented attorney with a great personal touch. I strongly recommend him."

"When our family lost my father, we were devastated. We selected Richard Alexander. He was outstanding and quickly moved our case to an excellent conclusion, but more importantly he served as a valuable counselor to my mother, sister and me. We valued his compassionate understanding and care. Since then I have become a lawyer and I more deeply appreciate his commitment to his clients. I strongly recommend Richard Alexander."

"As a top selling business lines agent for one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., I was stunned when the company terminated me along with all the company's business lines agents. I talked to many lawyers who "just didn't get it." Then I met Dick Alexander. Dick "got it" and he wasn't afraid to take my case against this well known company. I was impressed with his work and with the final result. Without Dick, I could have ended up with nothing, which was the case for many agents with other lawyers. I highly recommend Dick Alexander and his firm."

"Richard Alexander is an outstanding trial lawyer. When I was defrauded by a major company, Dick filed a class action that got its attention and delivered an excellent result. I placed my trust in Dick's skill and judgment. I made an excellent choice."

"We lost our daughter when her SUV rolled on a freeway. The highway patrol blamed her for the crash. We could not accept that. The SUV was well maintained and our daughter was a safe driver. We asked Richard Alexander to determine what caused the rollover. His team proved that a defective tire had failed and caused an already unstable SUV to go out of control. In addition, he showed that the dealer was at fault for not telling us the tires should have been replaced when it serviced our SUV just days before the crash. We were very impressed with Dick and his outstanding team. They are honest, compassionate and dedicated. We could not have asked for more."

"Richard Alexander saved me and my family. When I was defrauded out of my business, I hired a lawyer who sent bills, but my lawsuit wasn't moving. I explained my concerns to Dick. His understanding of my personal losses, the value of my water treatment technology and his ability to take charge convinced me. Dick was the perfect choice. Smart and very well prepared. The judge and the jury liked that a lot. If I ever need to again, I would hire him in a heartbeat."

"Coming to the California for a vacation I was hit by a truck and had severe fractures to my face. I needed the best medical and legal care that my family could find for me. Fortunately we found Richard Alexander. He was more than the best lawyer. He arranged for a top plastic surgeon at Stanford to reconstruct the fractures I had suffered, even though my Greek insurance was not willing to pay the bill. All that happened in August, 2006. In November, 2007 I returned to go to court and was very happy to have Richard negotiate a very good settlement. I am grateful that my face has healed and that I had a wonderful lawyer at my side to care for me. Many thanks, with my gratitude."

"When I needed the best, I hired Richard Alexander. He is the perfect choice when having the right lawyer can make all the difference in the world. Working as a carpenter takes its toll over the years and then a crane operator allowed a gantry arm to swing into 120,000 volts causing a major explosion that threw me to the ground and caused serious injuries including my loss of balance that baffled the workers' comp doctors. It was the end of my work in construction. Alexander Hawes hired the experts needed to prove my case, including a rehabilitation expert, economist and Californiašs top ENT, a specialist in vertigo. Alexander is the best. Thanks."

Although no one can predict the outcomes of future cases, our record of outstanding results is unmatched.