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Fielding Law, APC

505 Technology Drive

Suite 250

Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 288-5484

2 North Central Avenue

Suite 1800

Phoenix, AZ 85004

(480) 542-5454

www.fieldinglawfirm.com
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During the past five years since Fielding Law, APC opened for business in California and Arizona, the boutique personal injury firm has seen remarkable growth and transformation—additional attorneys, experienced staff members, remarkable case results, and new office locations. Regardless of all the change and growth, one constant remains: sitting atop the founder’s desk placed between a computer, case files, and several legal pads, a small placard reads, “If you build it, they will come.” This phrase has served as a foundational principle for Clark H. Fielding, Founding Principal of Fielding Law, APC. “To borrow the iconic line from a famous movie, I knew from the beginning that if we built the right organization based on the right principles, the clients and the talented attorneys and support staff would come. What I didn’t realize at the time was that we would reach our current level of sophistication, experience, and creativity in so few years. And, really, we’re just beginning to grow,” says Fielding. 

Fielding Law has made significant progress establishing itself as a leading boutique personal injury firm during the remarkably short period of time between the “then and now.” “Significant growth has been accomplished in physical plant improvements and internal management changes, and in continuing and successful efforts to build a superior team of legal professionals,” he says.

The law firm has made strategic office relocations in both California and Arizona. Relocating the Arizona office from Tempe to downtown Phoenix and the Irvine office to 505 Technology Drive reflects the firm’s commitment to growth and innovation. These changes not only boost the firm’s presence in the community, but also enhance its ability to serve clients and engage with local legal systems more effectively.

While the recent office moves are the most visible changes, the law firm continues to improve its day-to-day internal operations to stay on the cutting edge of the legal industry and better align with its Mission Statement: “To improve the lives of each and every client through ethical and efficient legal representation.” Some of the many recent improvements include switching to a new and more efficient case file management software; installing a new and improved Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system to enhance callers’ experiences; a realignment of individual firm members into designated, specialized teams; and firm-wide use of ethical artificial intelligence with attorney oversight.

Fielding Law continues its determined effort to educate the public about their legal options and rights through online marketing, social media, and radio. The firm has curated a library of blog posts and legal glossary terms on its website. They also have a Frequently Asked Questions video page, which provides easy-to-access and digestible information available to the public. They continually create and publish blog posts and articles and add to their online libraries.

An unanticipated benefit of Fielding’s approach was the immediate and long-term growth of the firm’s referral business. The firm’s second highest source of leads is from other attorneys, including defense attorneys and distinguished law school professors. These grass roots referrals serve as constant reassurance that Fielding Law’s focus on ethical and efficient representation of all clients is a modus operandi that is universally appreciated and valued by others in the legal community. “We enjoy ethically paying out attorney referral fees. That was not something I designed, so I think that alone speaks to our level of expertise and achievement,” Fielding says.

The firm enjoys staying involved in the local community. They give back to the community by investing in student athletics through local sponsorships with UC Irvine Baseball and San Clemente High School Girls Wrestling and Girls Flag Football.

“Clark is the best attorney out there! He is very reliable and super, and I mean SUPER detail-oriented. There’s nothing better than an attorney who really cares about your case and listens to you. I couldn’t recommend Clark and his team more!” —Joanna

Building “Now” by Building a Team

Fielding’s “then” efforts to build a sophisticated legal team are still very much an active and aggressive part of his “now.”

“One major challenge law firms face today is the public’s expectation of instant results, driven in large part by the incredible ease of rapid online orders. In law, there is a system we have to follow. It takes time to do things right, and we never cut corners. That’s how we compete—with excellence. And it’s working,” Fielding says.

His team has grown to approximately 25 members. “Four of us are experienced, mature, battle-tested attorneys with years under our belts, but more importantly we all have grown in quality, caliber, experience, skillset, and diversity. With more experience, failure and triumphs, we are developing more confidence in our work. With time, and team bonding events and activities, we are developing a stronger trust and synergy within our team.”

Director of Operations and Case Management Supervisor Savonnah Saumers is “employee number one. She is a team player, detail-oriented, and someone who enjoys thinking outside the box. She is the ‘glue’ holding our firm together,” Fielding says. 

Ryan W. Cooper is the Senior Attorney at Fielding Law. He focuses his practice entirely on personal injury matters, with a particular focus on the firm’s most catastrophic and complex cases. He has experience handling every type of personal injury case, including car accidents, trip/slip and falls, dog bites, shootings, negligent security cases, and wrongful death cases. Cooper prides himself on relationships—with his clients as well as defense lawyers on the other side of his cases. Since being admitted to the California bar, he has personally recovered over $30,000,000 for his clients. He played college baseball at UC Irvine and still enjoys an active lifestyle by competing in triathlons and golfing as often as possible. He and his wife, Jayme, recently welcomed a healthy baby boy to their growing family.

Other key members of Fielding’s team include Andrew Lark, Chief Financial Officer; Jared Esmiller, Lead Consultation Specialist; Hannah Drinnon, Case Manager; Haley Wyatt, Case Manager; Moranda Fielding, Creative Director; Tina Westveer, Director of Art and Brand Development; Naba Memon, who handles Human Resources. 

Kris L. Amundsen, Associate Attorney, dedicated two years in full-time volunteer service helping others overcome addictions, personal struggles, and helplessness. He has advocated for hundreds of clients who have suffered from the trauma of personal injury. His fluency in Spanish is an asset in expanding the firm’s services. 

One of Fielding’s mentees, Brian J. Yee, recently joined the team as an Associate Attorney. He had a distinguished career in Hollywood as a business and legal affairs attorney in negotiating, structuring, and drafting agreements for television development and production. His return to personal injury practice is fueled by a commitment to providing compassionate support and tenacious representation to those in need combined with the opportunities to do just that provided by Fielding Law.

The collective talents and individual contributions of the entire Fielding Law team are unique and unmatched. The firm is diverse, with members fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Hindi/Urdu.

Fielding Law, APC is by design an incubator and launch pad for college students and college graduates aspiring to enter law school. Many college students, recent college graduates, and people without relevant office and law firm experience face complex challenges when joining a law firm. Fielding Law addresses this challenge through its Client Success Department. “It’s like a ‘bullpen’ where our young team members learn the intricacies of personal injury law and eventually earn the opportunity to promote into roles requiring heightened experience and specific skills sets. It’s one way we manage to stay ahead of the curve,” Fielding says. 

One of Fielding’s approaches that helps to foster a more efficient and effective organization is his encouragement for everyone to bring their ideas to the table. Fielding says that while not every idea is adopted, many members of the team have created forms, templates, practices, and processes that have been adopted and have proven valuable throughout the years. He conducts weekly meetings to review cases, provide oversight, direction, assistance, foster collaboration, and gain insights from diverse perspectives of a diverse team.

“I am beyond grateful not only for the professionalism and invaluable experience you brought to my case, but also for your thoughtfulness, compassion, and kindness to my concerns and fears during my situation. The outcome of the case was beyond my expectations. Thank you again!” ­—Diana