If you are looking for an attorney who knows the tactics that insurance companies use to win their trials and minimize the amount they pay out on claims, call Mains, Clark, Arechaederra, and Tijerina for a free, no obligation consultation today.

Mr. Mains and his partners all have more than 20 years of experience working in personal injury law and have extensive trial experience on all different types of personal injury cases. Mr. Mains personally has over 20 years’ experience working on the insurance defense side of personal injury claims. His knowledge of the worth of various types of personal injury claims is invaluable for his clients. This knowledge reassures his clients that they will get every penny in which they are legally entitled on their personal injury claims.

Due to the extensive experience of the five attorneys working at Mains, Clark, Arechaederra & Tijerina, you will get the absolute best representation on your personal injury claim. They will know the proper strategy to use to get you the highest possible verdict or settlement on your case.

David Mains is Managing Partner of Mains, Clark, Arechaederra, and Tijerina, A Professional Law Corporation. He has actively litigated cases since 1987. His offices have handled more than 6,000 personal injury cases. Mr. Mains has extensive trial, arbitration, and mediation experience. In the more than 24 years he has practiced law, he has tried more than 100 cases. In addition, he has arbitrated more than 500 cases and mediated more than 1,500 cases.

Prior to starting his own personal injury law firm, Mr. Mains served as Managing Trial Attorney for United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in Los Angeles. Mr. Mains has been an Arbitrator/Mediator for the past 15 years and a Crash Settlement Officer for the last few years. He brings a deep knowledge of both defense and plaintiff practices to help resolve even the most difficult personal injury cases.

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Mains, Clark, Arechaederra & Tijerina accepts clients from throughout Southern California including the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Kern, Imperial, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo.  After hours services are provided upon request.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Santa Ana, California a personal injury lawyer, call Mains, Clark, Arechaederra & Tijerina today at 714-922-5609, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Attorney Profiles

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Santa Ana, California Personal Injury lawyer, call Mains, Clark, Arechaederra & Tijerinas today at 714-922-5609, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:

Attorney David D. Mains:

Jurisdictions:

• All the courts of the State of California
• All four U.S. District Courts in California
• The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
• The U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

• Darden School of Executive Training – University of Virginia, 1996
• Western State University, College of Law – JD, 1986
• University of Massachusetts – BA Business Management, 1981

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1987

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• California State Bar
• Orange County Bar
• Orange County Trial Attorneys

Attorney Dana C. Clark:

Jurisdictions:

• All the courts of the State of California
• All four U.S. District Courts in California
• The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Education:

• Point Loma College, San Diego – BA History and Political Science, 1979
• Western State University, College of Law - JD, 1986
• Graduate of the Orange County Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1988

Professional Memberships and

• California State Bar
• American Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• Orange County Bar Association

Achievements:

• He serves as a Temporary Judge in the Orange County Superior Court and as a Court-appointed Arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court.
• He is currently instructing as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana and as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University in Irvine.
• Previously, Mr. Clark was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western State University, College of Law in Fullerton.
• He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Orange County Legal Education Foundation.
• He has achieved Martindale Hubbell’s “AV” classification, which is the highest available national rating available for both legal expertise and ethical standards.

Twice published:

• Cordet, Preston and Becker; Recent California Decisions Impacting Landowner Tort Liability, Western State University, College of Law, Law Review, 1985.
• In the Vice at a Price – The Adverse Effect and the Competing Interests of the California Trial Court Delay Reduction Act and the Extended Notice Periods for Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication of Issues, Trinity Law School, Law Review, Pending Publication, 2007.
   

Attorney Maria Ofelia Arechaederra:

Jurisdictions:

• California (Active)
• Wisconsin (Inactive)

Education:

• Marquette University – JD, 1986

Admitted To The Bar:

• California 1988
• Wisconsin – 1986

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• California State Bar
• Orange County Bar
• Orange County Trial Attorneys
• AKC Delegate

Languages Spoken:

• Spanish

Attorney Roland R. Tijerina:

Jurisdictions:

• California

Education:

• Loyola, Undergraduate Degree
• Western State University Law School – JD, 1982

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1987

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• California Bar

Languages Spoken:

• Spanish

Attorney Lora S. Friedman:

Jurisdictions:

• California
• United States Central District
• The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education:

• Trinity Law School – JD, 2008
• Chapman University – B.A., Criminal Justice, 2004

Admitted To The Bar:

• 2011

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Editor-in-Chief, Trinity Law School Law Review
• President, Associated Student Body, Trinity Law School
• Participant in the Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Competition
• Law Student of the Year Award, Trinity Law School, 2007-2008

Verdicts & Settlements

Confidential Favorable Judgment in DUI Wrongful Death Case

Mr. Mains received a large, confidential settlement in a case where a 23-year-old passenger on the back of a motorcycle was killed when the motorcycle’s driver lost control and rear-ended a car at an intersection.

Slip and Fall Accident Results in $1.2 Million Judgment

The plaintiff received multiple fractures to her lower leg when she fell while going down stairs that were poorly lit and not built to code at a rental property. The plaintiff had multiple surgeries and has a permanent disability.

Slip and Fall Accident Results in $825,000 Settlement

The plaintiff slipped in water in a fast food store and herniated a lumbar disc, which required two surgeries and double level fusion and cage placement. When the plaintiff’s prior counsel dropped him shortly before trial, Mr. Mains obtained an $825,000 settlement.

Chemical Burns Result in $655,000 Settlement

The plaintiff received first- and second-degree chlorine chemical burns to their lower legs when the automatic chlorinator failed.

Passenger Receives $300,000 When Other Driver Turns Left

The plaintiff was a passenger in a friend’s car when the defendant turned left in front of their car.
The plaintiff required open heart surgery for an aorta tear from the accident, which left significant scarring.

Motorcycle Rear-Ends Motorcycle Resulting in $265,000 Judgment

An L.A. County Sheriff was rear ended by another motorcyclist while he was riding his private motorcycle. The plaintiff sustained a right ankle fracture resulting in chronic pain. The medicals were approximately $5,000 and wage loss was approximately $24,000.

Medical Malpractice Results in $200,000 Settlement

A settlement of $200,000 was reached for woman who had the wrong ovary removed after botched cyst surgery at an Orange County hospital (confidential).

Plaintiffs Receive $176,000 Judgment against Defendant Who Was Texting While Driving

The defendant ran a red light while texting and hit the plaintiffs. Both plaintiffs received soft tissue injuries.

Excess Judgment of $176,000 in Two-Car Accident

Mr. Mains received a judgment of $176,000 for two plaintiffs, which was above the defendant’s $15,000 policy. Pre-litigation, the defendants’ insurance carrier refused to pay more than the insured’s policy limits.

Elderly Lady Receives $160,000 Settlement after Falling Down Stairs

Mr. Mains was successful in obtaining a $160,000 settlement for a 76-year-old lady. The plaintiff was going down exterior stairs at a shopping plaza when the railing came out of the wall, which injured her knee. Her accident required her to have surgery.

Passenger receives $140,000 in Rear End Accident with Labral Tear

Mr. Mains took over this rear end accident in litigation and was able to increase the settlement amount from $10,000 to $140,000 for a disputed labral tear that caused chronic pain, but no surgery.

60 Freeway Rear-End Accident Results in $117,500 Settlement

The plaintiff was rear-ended on the 60 freeway in Moreno Valley and suffered chronic lower back injuries.

Chiropractor Hit by Car Receives $100,000 Settlement

The plaintiff, a practicing chiropractor out for a jog, was hit by the defendant who failed to yield, which caused severe injuries. Third party and Uninsured Motorist Insurance claims resulted in policy limit settlements.

Minor Hit by Elderly Driver Receives $100,000 Policy Limit

A Minor crossed the street in an unmarked crosswalk and was hit by an elderly women.

Tinnitus Case Results in $100,000 Settlement

The Minor plaintiff. a passenger in a vehicle accident, suffered from ringing in his ears. Mr. Mains obtained a policy limit settlement of $100,000.

Rear-end Accident Results in $100,000 Settlement

Mr. Mains was successful in obtaining a $100,000 settlement in this rear-end accident, which included a $50,000 policy limit settlement and another $50,000 from the plaintiff’s uninsured motorist policy. The 53-year-old woman suffered chronic neck pain after a moderate rear-end collision.

Testimonials

Mr. Mains is an attorney of high caliber and wise counsel. During the last four and half years he has provided the legal support in a very professional and thorough manner. His conduct of the trial was exemplary. He should be recognized for his performance and professionalism. I find Mr. Mains to be an outstanding attorney who knows what he is doing.”

David Mains was, simply, a great trial lawyer. I have been in practice for 30 years and he did an outstanding job in cross examination of the plaintiff. He was respectful, classy, and professional, but made the points he needed to make. Most impressive to me, was the treasure trove of cross examination of impeachment material, and he knew when to quit. From opening statement on the jury was in his hands.”

“This is to express my sincere appreciation for the way you handled this case. The mediation brief and related documents that you prepared set the tone to resolve this matter. I was very impressed by the way you handled the matter. I also compliment you on the hospitality and graciousness that your staff extended to me.”

This case has been pending for years and from all of the attorneys that have been involved, he has shown the most interest in resolving the matter. In particular, he also expressed his understanding of my personal feelings and also showed his dedication to the benefit of the clients. He personally expressed to me his concern about saving funds in the settlement of this case. I wish to again express my admiration for his professional and thorough preparation of the case even though we did not get actually to trial.”
 

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