Paul Caputo
Founding Partner, Senior Trial Attorney

Paul Caputo

Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP

San Jose, CA

33+ Years Experience
Licensed in 1 State
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About Paul

Paul Caputo is a founding partner and senior trial attorney at Caputo & Van Der Walde. He has a long and successful history in courtrooms throughout Northern and Central California, fighting for injured victims in car accidents, wrongful death, and various personal injury cases. Following in his father's footsteps, Paul maintains high ethical standards and advocates for clients, often expending significant resources for those unable to pay upfront. He is the only Santa Clara County attorney chosen as the 'California Trial Lawyer of the Year' by the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). He...

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Education

B.A.

Marquette University

J.D.

Santa Clara University

Awards & Recognition

Top Attorney Rated by Super Lawyers

2025

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) - “Presidential Award of Merit”

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association - “Outstanding Trial Advocacy Award”

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

California Trial Lawyer of the Year

Professional Associations

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers AssociationSanta Clara University Board of FellowsLincoln University Law SchoolConsumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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