Client Testimonials

Caputo and Van Der Walde was the standout firm for me when I was looking for representation after my car accident. I was very overwhelmed by the whole process of consulting with lawyers. After doing consultations with three different firms, Caputo and Van Der Walde stood out to me because of their professionalism, their thoughtfulness, and their consideration for me as a person. I felt tended to, and any time I was confused, their staff always helped me out and let me know what my options were.

I felt like I was in capable hands at every step of the process, which is the best thing that I could hope for. I’m happy with the settlement I got and I was happy to put faces to names and thank everyone in person at the end of my case. A solid group of capable, caring people! Thank you for making this part of my injury very easy!

My experience with Caputo – Van Der Walde law firm was extremely positive from the very beginning! I was injured in an auto accident February 13, 2024. My injury required surgery, a 3 night stay at Good Samaritan Hospital, an almost 3 week stay in a nearby skilled nursing facility for recovery. From the moment I called Caputo – Van Der Walde Law Offices I received outstanding service, support, and encouragement.

I had the opportunity to speak with Attorney Paul on my initial phone call. Paul was very helpful and caring. His approach set the foundation for my experience with Caputo – Van Der Walde. I was directed to Don Peeler, Don was very helpful and caring from the onset. He asked me to bring certain documents to the law office, upon delivery I had the pleasure of meeting Don in person. I also had the pleasure Of meeting Corine Abrego on my first visit to Caputo – Van Der Walde. Generally when I called Caputo – Van Der Walde Corine answered the phone, always warm, caring, and helpful. Most of my contact at Caputo Van Der Walde was with Shawn Smith, my case manager. Shawn’s work was detailed. Shawn was always available to answer any questions I had. Shawn guided me as to how to proceed with the next step in providing Shawn with documents, copies of bills, and any information he needed in order to submit the specific information to specific agencies. Shawn always provided me with copies of emails he had received from individuals/agencies he was working with to complete my case. My out of pocket expenses were paid to me, I was also given a pain and suffering settlement. All paper work for my out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering settlement was completed and coordinated by Shawn Smith, with assistance from Don Peeler.

I felt the work and coordination done by Smith and Peeler was accomplished in a very timely way. All in all everyone at Caputo Van Der Walde was very easy to work with, very cooperative. I truly believe the mission of Caputo – Van Der Walde was the help me in every way possible. My best interests were certainly their top priority.

Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP represented me in a high-speed car accident which resulted in long-lasting injuries. Throughout the process Paul Van Der Walde and his team provided courteous and professional handling of my case, extended support, and guidance during this very difficult time.. I am very appreciative of their services and highly recommend them to anyone seeking professional representation.

At the absolute worst time in my life, after the tragic death of my 18 year old son, I was in need of a compassionate lawyer who would go after the wrongdoers and fight tooth and nail until justice was served. I found both and so much more with attorney Paul Van Der Walde. While no parent can possibly put a price tag on their child’s life, it is unfortunately the only form of compensation that be sought after so Mr. Van Der Walde worked tirelessly on my son’s case and did so with vengeance and in the end, he was able to get our family an award of over 40 million dollars. Although no amount of money will bring my son back, I have Mr. Van Der Walde to thank as well as his paralegal Evangelina who was also a key component during the case, from the initial intake to the very end. Based on my personal experience with this law firm, I would give Mr. Van Der Walde a 10 star rating. You need not look any further if you are finding yourself in need of legal representation. I promise you that you will be well taken care of. Both he and Evangelina still remain in contact with me so if that is not humanistic compassion and sympathy for what me and my family have been through, I don’t know what is.

The team was professional, and responsive to all my requests. They helped me through a tough time and qwelled any fears I had through the process. They are a great team and would definitely reach out to them again if I need their services.

The anticipation of a legal battle is stressful for anyone, especially in times of tragedy. Paul Van Der Walde and his amazing staff are the most kind, attentive and professional legal team a person can encounter. Evangelina, Corene and Julia are uncanny in the support they provide and Paul’s genuine concern for your needs is superior at the least. I highly recommend this team as you will not find one comparable in the Bay Area.

I am grateful for the team at Caputo & Van Der Walde. Initially I was very stressed out and afraid of what would happen and how to navigate the legal process, but Corene and Don put my mind at ease. They were able to speak to me calmly and help me to organize my thoughts and understand how the process would work. Paul Caputo is an exceptional attorney and did an excellent job of giving information about the legal process and options without overwhelming me or making it more convoluted than it is. More than anything, the team at Caputo & Van Der Walde made me feel like I could trust their opinion and proceed with confidence. I would highly recommend them for any civil court actions you may be faced with.

Very helpful and overall easy to work with. My family and I used them for a case on a car accident and they were able to turn it around and finish the case in a very timely manner. Everyone I spoke to from their office was extremely helpful and nice. Overall happy with the way things turned out and I’m glad we went to them with our case.

Paul Van Der Walde and his team provide great service & care about your case. They are attentive, responsive, and thoughtful. I highly recommend Paul and his team!

Paul Van Der Walde was referred to me by a family friend. I was getting overwhelmed in my search for a personal injury attorney as there are so many. I am incredibly grateful for the work that Mr. Van Der Walde did on my case. I never felt intimidated by the legal jargon and instead felt like family. He has great knowledge and understanding of the law. We would never have gotten the results we did without a great law firm! My case was settled outside of court. Julia, Evangelina, Shawn, and Paul Van Der Walde are a great team! It is the best decision I ever made. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Without too much detail. Rich, Corene and the team at Caputo Vanderwalde have been a saving grace during a really tough time in mine and my families lives. They have helped us in many ways over an almost two year span. Thank you

I can’t say enough good things about my experience with this firm. From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely cared about my case. They took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions patiently and made sure I felt supported throughout.

As a fresh young adult that made this process so much easier for me! Thanks to their dedication and hard work, I was able to get a fair settlement that I’m truly grateful for. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you and keep your best interests at heart, I highly recommend Paul Van Der Walde. Absolutely top-notch service!

Bottom Line: Caputo & Van Der Walde, LLP is an outstanding law firm and I would very highly recommend them to all my family and friends needing injury and/or accident legal help.

About 1.5 years ago I was involved in a car accident. A driver hit me while I was in my car stopped at a red light. Her car was totaled and mine had a lot of damage due to being hit from the rear and also being pushed into the car in front of me. Within a few days after the accident, the driver’s insurance company began contacting me to settle immediately for a nominal sum. However, I was experiencing back pain and indeed, ended up requiring major back surgery. About 3 weeks after the accident I contacted Caputo & Van Der Walde, LLP (referred to me by a “friend of a friend”) as I was concerned about the medical costs. From the very start, Paul Caputo, and his team, Shawn Smith and Corene Abrego, treated me with professionalism, respect, kindness, compassion, generosity, and humor. They skillfully guided me through the litigation process and immediately earned my trust, which helped reduce the stress involved in the decision making steps. They were so approachable, making me feel comfortable asking every question I could think of, always promptly corresponding via phone, email, and/or text. I have no doubt that Paul and his team were exceptional, obtaining the best possible outcome for me. While I hope this is the one and only time requiring an injury/accident lawyer, I would not hesitate for one second to contact Caputo & Van Der Walde, LLP again.

Caputo & Van Der Walde handled my case very professionally. They would answer all my questions and more. All my calls and emails where answered in kind and professional way. They are a caring team that would always explain what I needed to do. They took care of all matters being asked of me. I was very grateful for all they did.

Your team made David and I very comfortable through this process. We appreciate everyone on the team. Thank you for being so helpful and understanding.

Everyone that works in an office is Awesome. Everyone in this office will go beyond to help you.

I was referred to Caputo & Van Der Walde as I was in an unfortunate accident at the beginning of 2024 leaving me with a permanent injury. Kathryn was super helpful in the beginning and was able to explain everything simply to me so that I completely understood what was going on throughout the process. Paul ended up taking over my case and was extremely diligent in ensuring my case was handled appropriately. He ensured I was copied in all conversations with insurance parties and never made me feel like an inconvenience when I had questions when I didn’t understand something. I appreciate the open communication and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.