(Last Updated On: June 9, 2023)

The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) honors managing partners Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman on their 2022 list of Hall of Fame inductees for Orange County. This honor recognizes their service in the community and advocacy for plaintiffs under the law.

The skills of a successful trial attorney are invaluable in cases of personal injury. Trial experience means your lawyer knows what evidence to secure at the very start of the case, and helps them build the strongest possible argument for negotiations.

When you need an attorney’s help to recover for your injuries, a veteran trial lawyer may be your best option. You want an advocate who can see your case through to the end, whether it’s able to settle pre-trial or must go all the way to a verdict. The lawyers at Hodes Milman have decades of record-breaking and award-winning trial experience — contact our offices Online or by calling (949) 640-8222 to discuss your case in a completely confidential consultation.

Read on to learn more about the OCTLA organization, the qualification of a Hall of Fame inductee, and the career highlights of attorneys Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman.

The History and Mission of The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)

Formed in 1963, The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) began as a group of California plaintiffs’ attorneys looking to share information, experience, and strategies to overcome challenges and succeed on behalf of their clients.

A plaintiff’s attorney is the lawyer who represents the plaintiff — the party bringing the lawsuit. In personal injury cases, that means the little guy, small business, or average consumer who has a case against a negligent actor or large company.

Today, the OCTLA is described as Orange County’s premier advocate for the protection of individuals and their access to civil justice.

What Are the Qualifications for the OCTLA Hall of Fame?

The OCTLA Hall of Fame is a select list of attorneys recognized for a lifetime legacy of advocacy and service in Orange County. Working in cities like Irvine, Newport Beach, and Anaheim, these individual lawyers stand out for their extraordinary accomplishments, their high integrity, and their distinguished dedication.

Inductees to the OCTLA’s Hall of Fame are trial attorneys chosen for both their impact on the legal profession and their contribution to the community of Orange County. A trial attorney is one whose work involves bringing cases to court and arguing before a judge or a jury. It is work that requires a tremendous amount of skill and tenacity, and is often vital in securing justice for individuals under the law.

OCTLA is proud to recognize 2022’s group of honorees for their positive influence on the Orange County trial lawyer community.

An Orange County attorney can help you recover for injuries and losses due to medical malpractice, an auto accident, or a wrongful death. You only have one chance to bring a lawsuit — be sure the lawyer you choose has the proven experience you need. Contact Hodes Milman today at (949) 640-8222

Meet Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman: OCTLA Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees

Hodes Milman founders Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman have been selected for the OCTLA Hall of Fame for 2022.

Daniel M. Hodes has extensive experience in the area of complex medical malpractice actions.

Dan has successfully achieved landmark results, including a $10.96 million verdict for the wrongful death of a young wife and mother — at the time the largest medical malpractice wrongful death jury verdict in Orange County history.

Overall, Dan has recovered more than $100 million on behalf of his clients. He frequently lectures at trial lawyer conferences and is on the faculty of the College of Trial Advocacy. He has also been honored as a Super Lawyer and has been a multi-year finalist for California Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Jeffrey A. Milman is a seasoned medical products, mass torts, and personal injury trial lawyer.

Jeff has secured record-setting verdicts in Orange County history for a splenectomy and a soft-tissue injury in a motor vehicle case. He is an authority on medical malpractice litigation against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and is currently lead counsel in a number of pending cases against the VA.

Jeff has extensive courtroom experience in handling medical and professional negligence. He has coordinated under a JCCP in the Orange County Superior Court. He is an instructor for the Orange County Bar Association’s College of Trial Advocacy, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates
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As founders and managing partners of the Hodes Milman law firm, Dan and Jeff set a sterling example for their fellow attorneys. Induction to the OCTLA Hall of Fame is an esteemed recognition of the stellar work they have done throughout years of service and advocacy.

Here are a few sentiments shared from mentees and colleagues of Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman, quoted in OCTLA’s The Gavel magazine:

Not only have they provided incredible results in a very difficult field, they have helped forge the next wave of trial lawyers in Orange County. Jeff and Dan have been an integral part of the plaintiff’s bar and have always lent a helping hand to any attorney who asks for it.
      –     Ben Ikuta, Esq., Ikuta Hemesath,

Dan and Jeff have been guiding forces in my development for almost 15 years. Dan helped open my eyes to the law and all the good that can be done through it when he represented me in my own case. I am forever indebted to them for their support and guidance.
      –     Robbie Munoz, Esq., The Simon Law Group

In my 30+ years of litigation with Dan and Jeff we have always been on opposite sides of the cases. Yet, due to their unwavering integrity and professionalism, I have always felt I was litigating those cases “with” them, not “against” them, in pursuit of a fair and just result. A lofty purpose toward which we should all strive.
      –     Dennis K. Ames, Esq., La Follette Johnson DeHaas Fesler and Ames

Contact Award-Winning Personal Injury Lawyers

In personal injury cases, proven trial experience is important. An attorney prepared to go all the way through a trial will build your case to courtroom standards, even during the earliest negotiation talks. That kind of preparedness and confidence is what secures substantial settlements for injured or grieving clients.

Dan Hodes and Jeff Milman embody the mission, vision, and values of Orange County trial excellence fostered by the OCTLA. They have been inducted among other Hall of Famers to acknowledge their decades of service and accomplishments.

If you are in need of a tenacious, dedicated trial lawyer for your personal injury case, reach out to the Orange County, California offices of Hodes Milman online or by phone at (949) 640-8222. For injury survivors and families struggling after a loss, the award-winning trial attorneys at Hodes Milman are here to help.

 

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