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Deborah Elaine Winer, Insurance Attorney in Woodland Hills, California

Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Workers Comp

AssociateatGoldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP

Woodland Hills, CA

Practicing insurance in Woodland Hills since 1976.

50+
Years practicing
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Deborah Elaine Winer is an associate based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Workers Comp. Deborah has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP.

Based in
Woodland Hills, CA
Experience
over 50 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Workers Comp
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Workers Comp matters from Woodland Hills, CA.
  • Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Deborah Elaine Winer: Deborah Elaine Winer is an associate based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Workers Comp. Deborah has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Deborah takes on

Deborah concentrates on insurance, litigation, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Woodland Hills, California

Deborah takes insurance matters in Woodland Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Woodland Hills, California

Deborah takes litigation matters in Woodland Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Woodland Hills, California

Deborah takes workers comp matters in Woodland Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Deborah Elaine Winer — insurance lawyer in Woodland Hills

Deborah Elaine Winer is an associate based in Woodland Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Workers Comp. Deborah has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP.

Ms. Deborah Elaine Winer is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil litigation, workers compensation. Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Deborah practices at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP in Woodland Hills, CA.

How Deborah handles insurance matters

Ms. Deborah Elaine Winer is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil litigation, workers compensation. Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Deborah practices at Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP in Woodland Hills, CA.

The kind of cases Deborah takes

Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and workers comp matters in Woodland Hills and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California at Los Angeles

    J.D. · 1976

  • University of California at Los Angeles

    B.A. · 1973

Jurisdictions

Deborah's state bar admissions

  • California

    1976 · ACTIVE

Deborah studied at J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.

Law school and academic background

Deborah completed J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Deborah's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Los Angeles County (Member, Barristers Professional and Public Education Committee, 1980-1981) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles County

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Locations

Deborah Elaine Winer's office in Woodland Hills

Deborah's primary office is at 6300 Canoga Ave., Ste. 1400, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP

6300 Canoga Ave., Ste. 1400

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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Hiring guide

How to hire Deborah Elaine Winer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Woodland Hills, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Deborah

Deborah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Deborah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Deborah Elaine Winer

  • How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Deborah offer a free consultation?

    Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in California typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside Woodland Hills?

    Deborah is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Deborah will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Deborah?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Deborah accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Deborah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Woodland Hills, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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