Today, I received an email about our first book review for Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills? This was an excellent review by Michael Jones of BookReview.com, who put a practical tone to his review of the book.  I am extremely proud of Accidents Happen and am encouraged by the support and response that it has received so far.  Here are a few quotes from the BookReview of Accidents Happen by Michael Jones:

It is this type of pragmatic approach that makes ‘Accidents Happen’ a clear approach for anyone who wants to be responsibly informed in the area of personal injury law.

‘Accidents Happen’ is a clear and concise playbook, an extremely well-organized and accessible guide that will serve as an invaluable companion when faced with the realities if you ever need to enter the legal arena in a case of a civil matter.

Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. Wilkinson, a pair of prominent and awarded California personal injury lawyers, have presented a comprehensive, organized, easy to access guide

You can read the entire review of Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills? If you have been involved in an accident in California, click here to get your free copy of Accidents Happen.  For all others, if you wish to purchase a copy of Accidents Happen you can do so at Amazon.com.

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I am proud to share some exciting news with you.

California Super Lawyers Magazine has named me as one of the top attorneys in California for 2010 as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

This esteemed recognition is given to only 2.5% of the attorneys in the country. I am honored to have been selected for this award and to be recognized for my dedication to representing my clients and tireless efforts in standing up for those who need it the most.

You can read more about the rigorous selection process to be awarded Super Lawyers here.

The selections will be release on Wednesday June 16, 2010 in both Super Lawyers Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine.

As we approach a final launch date for Accidents Happen But Who’s Going to Pay the Bills?, I am inspired by the overwhelming support and interest that this book has generated. Several trade magazines and major newspapers will be publishing reviews and running excerpts from the book. Interviews have been scheduled with numerous media outlets. I will also be announcing a partnership in the next week or so and plans for the launch. Stay tuned and thank you for all your support.