Paul Van Der Walde

Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP

San Jose, CA

32+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Paul

Paul Van Der Walde is a founding partner and senior trial attorney at Caputo & Van Der Walde. With over 20 years of experience, he is a known figure in Santa Clara County courtrooms. He earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University in 1993. After initially practicing defense law, he shifted to representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death. He co-founded Caputo & Van Der Walde in 2014 after successfully leading Van Der Walde & Associates for over a decade. He is dedicated to providing full attention and resources to his clients. He...

Licensed States

Education

B.A.

Arizona State University

J.D.

Santa Clara University

Awards & Recognition

Lawyers of Distinction

2023

Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Personal Injury Attorney of the Year

Consumer Business Review

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

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Professional Associations

SCBA Bar AssociationWho’s Who in American LawSanta Clara Bar Association Board of TrusteesCAOC (Consumer Attorneys of California)AAJ (American Association for Justice)SCCBA (Santa Clara County Bar Association)