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!

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

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.

Thank so much for your wonderful review, we are glad that we could help and make a positive impact with you and on your auto accident case.

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.

Hi Miki, I’m glad we were able to help you out with your auto accident claim. I know it was a very challenging time for you, and I’m glad that we were able to be there for you when you needed it.

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.

Todd, there’s no amount of justice that could ever compensate you for the loss of your son. This case was a particularly egregious one for me, the defendants were uncaring, unrepentant, and repugnant individuals who had no empathy for the loss of your son’s life. I’m glad that we were able to help you through what was a very difficult process, and I’m grateful that we stay in touch today. You and your family will always be in my heart.

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.

Reynaldo, I'm glad that we were able to help you with your motorcycle vs. big rig case and obtained payment of their full commercial policy. You seem to be well on your road to recovery, we wish you happiness in your upcoming marriage and please keep us posted as to how you are doing. Warm Regards, Paul, Evangelina and the office.

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.

Juanita, thank you so much for sharing your experience with our office with your automobile accident case. We sincerely appreciate it and wish you the very best in your future.

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.

Mel, we are happy to have helped in your auto accident case and are grateful for the very nice review. Navigating the legal process can be difficult and we are glad that our team was able to make it a little easier for you! Warm regards, Paul

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.

Tyler, thank you for the very nice review concerning the car accident that you and your family were involved. I'm glad we could help and get this resolved quickly for the full amount of Defendants policy. Thanks, Paul