Westlake Magazine

Neil Krupnick - A Man of Principle

Westlake Magazine has saluted outstanding personalities throughout its history. For this anniversary issue, found it appropriate to revisit one of the most professional of these, an attorney who seems to personify many of the qualities value most: integrity, dedication to family values and a sense of community consciousness. Neil Krupnick & Associates has achieved notable success in a field that is extremely competitive, personal injury. Their practice is limited to the representation of clients who have been injured as a result of an automobile collision or a slip and fall.
"Not only the accident victims, but their families are frequently in desperate need of help--help which, all too often, they are unable to obtain for themselves," says Krupnick. "Sometimes, in these types of cases, the unrepresented injured party may be overpowered by the vast financial resources of insurance companies on the opposing side. It is our responsibility to see to it that those victims are equally well-represented against some of the toughest and brightest attorneys in the profession. We can't always restore their health or normal life, but we can arrange for them to be able to afford the best legitimate medical care for as long as it is needed." When asked how clients are able to pay a fee for their services in light of accumulating medical expenses, Krupnick explained "that cases are handled on a contingency or percentage fee basis and that the client pays nothing until the case is settled." NKA holds memberships in a variety of legal professional organizations including the Ventura County and American Bar Associations, California Trial Lawyers, Consumer Attorney's Association of Los Angeles, and Neil Krupnick has served as a Judge Pro Tem. He also sits on a panel of attorneys chosen by the Ventura County Superior Court as a Settlement Officer and Arbitrator.
Acknowledged by the California Trial Lawyer's Association with the "Recognition of Experience Certificate" as a trial lawyer in the field of personal injury, Neil Krupnick & Associates are widely recognized and respected among the best in their field. They are astute and tough litigator who approach their work with hard-edged compassion for their clients. What. Then. is the secret of their reputation as a firm who can win these difficult cases? "I believe in painstaking preparation," Krupnick explains. "Because lawyers have few friends today, I think that the best indicator of the value of an attorney lies within their ability to present the most credible evidence available, and I am willing to secure and work with the best experts, on behalf of our clients."
NKA is convinced that they are fighting a vital and necessary battle for the future financial well-being of their clients and their families. He continues: "Fortunately, our society does not subscribe to the philosophy of 'an eye for an eye'. Rather, everyone is entitled to reasonable compensation for tragedies caused by the wrongful and negligent acts of others. California laws have been developed not to punish the wrongdoer, but rather for the protection and compensation of victims in these types of cases." He added, that "our clients are important to me. We believe in obtaining maximum benefits for their cases".
Not only does Neil appear to enjoy the challenges of his practice, he seems to be happy here in Westlake village. The Krupnicks moved to this area in 1974, largely because of their interest in horses.
Achievement, to the Krupnicks, carries an obligation to give back, and they are very involved in the community. Specifically. Claudia and Jaime have enjoyed their participation in the National Charity League. Neil has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Hospice of the Conejo, and as a family, they are supporters of the Civic Arts Plaza. With all of this, Neil still finds time to keep fit. He is an enthusiastic golfer and also enjoys a competitive game of tennis.
Neil Krupnick & Associates has earned the reputation of practicing only the highest standards of professionalism in the field of substantial personal injury cases. They continue, now into their third decade of practice, to meet the challenges of this demanding field of law with the same level of integrity and moral responsibility that has brought them the respect and acclaim of both colleagues and clients. Westlake Village can be as proud of Neil Krupnick & Associates as they are of our community. "As we continue to develop as a sophisticated business and cultural community, we are happy to be an integral part of its ongoing growth."