Well-Respected Personal Injury Lawyers in San Jose
At Caputo & Van Der Walde, we have a wide range of awards, memberships, and recognitions that show why we are trusted and respected in the legal community. Our professionalism, skill, and accomplishments have been recognized by clients, peers, colleagues, and other professional experts. With over 85 years of combined legal experience, our San Jose personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping injured individuals receive the compensation they need and deserve to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
California Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association – “Outstanding Trial Advocacy Award” Awarded “in recognition of exceptional trial results.”
Newsweek Top Law Firms (not on awards page) – Home Page
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “an attorney of exemplary reputation who has a significant client base and high professional standing”
California Lawyers Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) – “Presidential Award of Merit” Awarded in recognition of “contributions to the legal profession, the plaintiff’s bar and the community.”
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Top Rated Attorney by Super Lawyers
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyer of the Year, Award Winner
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2x Finalist
Lawyers of Distinction 2022 & 2023
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Resolution of Commendation, U.S. House of Representatives, stating in part, “Paul Caputo has demonstrated a commitment to protect the rights of the consumer, to safeguard the environment and to apply his knowledge and experience in the field of law to the promotion of the public good”
Top Rated Attorneys on Yelp & Google
Past President SCBA Bar Association
Who’s Who in American Law
Personal Injury Attorney of the Year – Consumer Business Review
Past Santa Clara Bar Association Board of Trustees
Member CAOC (Consumer Attorneys of California)
Member AAJ (American Association for Justice)
Member SCCBA (Santa Clara County Bar Association)
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association, Past President
Santa Clara University Board of Fellows
Professor of Torts at Lincoln University Law School
Guest lecturer for numerous legal organizations
Published author and contributor for various area newspapers and news outlets
Who’s Who of Rising Young Americans Honoree
Resolution of Commendation, California State Assembly, which states in part, “That Paul F. Caputo is commended for his service to justice and the public good…”
Commendation, City of San Jose, stating in part, “Paul F. Caputo has demonstrated a commitment to advance the cause of those who are damaged in person or property…, to help injured or damaged persons enforce their legal rights…, and to resist efforts of others to unduly curtail the rights of such persons.”
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.
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Office Locations
Campbell Office
51 East Campbell Avenue Suite 120 Campbell, CA 95008
