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Phone: Address: 2801 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Suite A, 93940 Coordinates: 36.583150,-121.846180 Education: Graduate from U.C.L.A. with degree in psychology in 1965. Graduate from the U.C.L.A. School of Law with J.D. degree in 1968. Achievements: Awarded each year in honor of Lewis L. Fenton, the dean of Monterey County litigators, recognizing excellence in trial practice. This award has been given every year since Mr. Fenton passed away in his honor. Mr. Fenton was recognized as the premier trial lawyer in Monterey County and it is a great honor to be recognized as someone who has the same professionalism and trial skills as Mr. Fenton demonstrated for so many years in the Monterey County Superior Court and elsewhere., Lewis L. Fenton Award for Trial Advocacy, Monterey County Bar Association, 2006 Bio: At the helm of the Biegel Law Firm in Monterey, California, Lawrence E. Biegel stands as a devoted advocate in the realms of criminal defense and personal injury law within Monterey County. His legal prowess spans diverse practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, and civil and business litigation. Mr. Biegel is celebrated as one of California's most skilled and respected trial lawyers. His distinguished career showcases triumphant defenses in high-stakes criminal cases, comprising a death penalty trial and notable wins in civil matters, such as intricate business disputes and personal injury cases involving motorcycle accidents, car crashes and ATV mishaps. His achievements are amplified by the meticulous work of investigators and essential witnesses. An alumnus of the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Biegel earned his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law. He began his legal journey clerking for a judge on the California Court of Appeals before embarking on his path as a trial attorney. Esteemed in the legal fraternity, he holds membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has presided as president of the Monterey County Bar Association. In 2006, he was honored with the Lewis L. Fenton Award for his outstanding abilities in jury trials. In a recent courtroom victory, Mr. Biegel successfully defended a client charged with first-degree murder by the Monterey County district attorney’s office. After a grueling three-week trial, the jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict on all counts. That very evening, the client was released from the Monterey County Jail after 15 months of incarceration. Additionally, partnering with a San Francisco law firm, he and his team tackled a harrowing case where a client was rendered quadriplegic after an 18-wheeler veered across the median on U.S. Highway 101, causing a catastrophic collision. Over 18 relentless months, they secured an $11 million settlement for the client.