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Firm Details

The Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP is a plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death trial firm representing injured individuals and families throughout California and Florida. For more than 30 years, the firm has handled serious personal injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters, combining extensive trial experience with a client-focused approach for people whose lives have been affected by negligence.

The firm has recovered several hundred million dollars through verdicts and settlements, including numerous seven- and eight-figure recoveries and a $47.525 million wrongful death settlement. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP have taken many cases to jury verdict and regularly prepare cases from the outset with trial in mind.

The firm’s approach is rooted in careful preparation, attention to detail, and a willingness to present cases before a jury when necessary. That commitment to trial readiness has remained central to the practice for decades.

Attorneys at The Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP include:

  • Brian Breiter, Esq. — Founding Partner

  • Mark Rubashkin, Esq. — Managing Partner

  • Jeffrey Twomey, Esq. — Partner

  • Timmothy McCormick, Esq. — Partner

  • David Chonin, Esq.

  • James McNamara, Esq.

  • Shayan Vafaee, Esq.

  • Annie Lofthouse, Esq.

  • Jonathan Pennell, Esq.

Founding Partner Brian Breiter has more than 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Licensed in both California and Florida and fluent in Spanish, Mr. Breiter represents clients throughout both states.

Mr. Breiter is a Lifetime Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has achieved Advocate status, recognizing attorneys who have tried at least 50 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Breiter has tried nearly 100 jury trials. He has also been nominated for CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year and selected to Super Lawyers for multiple consecutive years in Southern California and South Florida.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Breiter created the Improv for Trial program, which incorporates principles of improvisation, storytelling, active listening, adaptability, and communication into courtroom advocacy.

Drawing from more than three decades as both a trial lawyer and professional actor, Mr. Breiter teaches lawyers how to communicate clearly, respond effectively in real time, and present a compelling and genuine narrative before judges and juries.

Mr. Breiter has taught these concepts to attorneys throughout the country and has served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School, where he taught Improvisational Mediation to lawyers, mediators, and judges. He has also taught at the University of Calgary School of Law.

The principles behind Improv for Trial are reflected in the firm’s approach to litigation: know the facts, understand the client’s story, listen carefully, adapt when circumstances change, and communicate clearly and effectively in court.

The Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP handles personal injury and wrongful death matters involving:

  • Wrongful Death

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  • Catastrophic Injuries

  • Serious Orthopedic Injuries

  • Car Accidents

  • Motorcycle Accidents

  • Commercial Truck Accidents

  • Pedestrian Accidents

  • Bicycle Accidents

  • Premises Liability Claims

  • Slip-and-Fall Accidents

  • Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

  • Serious Injury and Negligence Claims

The firm represents clients throughout California and Florida, including both major metropolitan areas and smaller communities. Its attorneys handle cases involving complex liability issues, disputed causation, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims against individuals, businesses, and insurance companies.

The Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP — Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Trial Lawyers Serving Clients Throughout California and Florida.

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Awards & Focus

Awards
  • Brian Breiter is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization dedicated to preserving civil jury trials and professionalism. He holds the rank of Advocate and serves on the Executive Committee.
  • Brian Breiter was nominated for the 2020 CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award in recognition of his trial advocacy, notable jury verdicts, dedication to injured plaintiffs, and commitment to the practice of law.
  • Brian Breiter was nominated for the 2019 CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, recognizing his trial advocacy, notable jury verdicts, dedication to injured plaintiffs, and commitment to client representation in the courtroom.
  • Brian Breiter has been selected to Super Lawyers for 14 consecutive years, recognizing his work in plaintiffs’ personal injury law, trial advocacy, professional accomplishments, and continued dedication to representing injured clients.
Areas of Practice
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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