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.
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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
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Litigation
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Workers Comp
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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.
Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP
6300 Canoga Ave., Ste. 1400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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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
Deborah handles insurance matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
- Woodland Hills1,728 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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