Gold D Lee, Civil Rights Attorney in Woodland Hills, California

Gold concentrates on civil rights, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gold handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Personal Injury

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• Workers Comp

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Gold's primary office is at 20750 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 400, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Gold for a civil rights case?

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

• Does Gold offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do civil rights cases in California typically take?

  Simple civil rights 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. Gold gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Gold 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 — Gold 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 Gold?

  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. Gold will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gold accepting new civil rights clients right now?

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