Brian J. McCormack

Brian J. McCormack

Santa Ana, CA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Callahan & Blaine

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Brian J. McCormack is an experienced trial attorney and a principal at Callahan & Blaine. His practice focuses on high-stakes, complex civil and business litigation, traumatic brain and spine injury, personal injury, wrongful death and product liability litigation.

Mr. McCormack’s history of outstanding results have earned him a reputation for excellence among both clients and peers. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange County, California, and was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. McCormack is a member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Verdicts and Settlements:

• $934 Million - Beckman Coulter v. Flextronics, Inc.

Largest Verdict in Orange County History

• $50 Million - Neria v. City of Dana Point

One of the Highest Personal Injury Settlement in United States history

• $38 Million - Gonzalez v. Freedom Communications

Largest Employment Settlement in Orange County history

• $28 Million - Dorman v. Allied Trucking

• $9.4 Million - Wolfgang Puck Beverages v. Manufacturer

• $5 Million - Sourcinglink.net v. Carrefour, SA

• $6 Million - Dean v. UCI

• $5.5 Million - Felix v. Driver

• $3.5 Million - Davick v. Holiday Inn

Areas of Practice

Complex Civil and Business Litigation

Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death/Product Liability litigation

Public Utilities Commission Investigations / Enforcement Actions

Bar Admissions

California

U.S. District Court Central District of California

Education

Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California

J.D. - 1993

Pennsylvania State University

B.A. - 1983

Representative Cases

Beckman Coulter, Inc. v. Dovatron International, Inc., Flextronics International, Inc. et. al.

Callahan & Blaine

5 Best Lawyers awards

Callahan & Blaine logo

Overview

  • Western State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
  • Western State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1993

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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