Larry H. Parker, an Injury Lawyer Who Promised to ‘Fight for You,’ Dies at 75

Lawyer Larry H Parker has passed away on March 6 at the age of 75 and at the time of his death he was in in San Juan Capistrano, California. His son Justin Parker confirmed the death news of his father. But he did not specify the cause of death of attorney Larry H Parker.

Mr Parker was famous and public figure in the area of Los Angles because he was prominently displayed on billboards and on television commercials. He always stand against the assertive persona and against the large insurance companies. This that efforts resonates with many evangelicals. He also founded a law firm named as  the Law Offices of Larry H. Parker. This law firm has been in operation for 50 years and has recovered more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements.

Mr Parker had often expressed his anger towards the insurance companies in his commercials. He believed that those insurance companies took advantage of “little people.” 

Despite the dramatized testimonies in his ads, Mr. Parker positioned himself as a champion for those who felt powerless against large, faceless insurance corporations. He once stated in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, “If the insurance companies would just treat these people fairly, they’d put guys like me out of business.”

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Born on August 26, 1948, in Philadelphia to Ben Parker and Netty (Reardon) Parker, Larry Hugh Parker graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, in 1970 with a degree in psychology. He later attended Southwestern Law School and received a California State Bar certificate in 1973.

In Mr Parker’s family there is Irene Parker who is his wife and his one son Justin and his two daughters by the name Shelley and Jodi Parker, and there is also three granddaughters. 

The commercials of his firms began in 1982 but his firm gain lot of fame during the OJ Simpson trials. It was a bittersweet deal for sure. The show got super popular, but all those news reports stole his commercial slots

Despite the roughly $1 million spent annually on advertising, Mr. Parker’s commercials, along with those of his competitors, drew criticism from California lawmakers and some litigators. They feared that potential plaintiffs might be misled into believing they could exploit the legal system for personal gain. Despite the criticism, Mr. Parker believed that everyone should have the opportunity to fight back, stating, “We’re always going to be attacked. But in the end, in a lifetime, everyone needs a lawyer.”