Best Lawyers in California, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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Under Elizabeth Cabraser’s leadership, Lieff Cabraser has become one of the country’s largest law firms serving clients seeking redress for financial and consumer fraud , anti-competitive practices , harmful drugs and products , and illegal employment practices . For four decades, Elizabeth has made sure that our firm remains dedicated to its clients and its core values. Possessing unparalleled expertise in complex civil litigation, Elizabeth has served as court-appointed lead, co...
Michelle M. West is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michelle M. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle M. West since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professio...
Karen L. Karavatos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karen L. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karen L. Karavatos since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professi...
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP founding partner Adam Shea is a nationally recognized Los Angeles injury attorney with extensive experience and success representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County , Riverside County , and across Southern California. Mr. Shea has a proven track record of helping those who have been harmed by negligence, wrongful conduct, violations of safety rules, and defective p...
Khaldoun Baghdadi has been with the firm for 20 years. In 2016, he was part of the trial team in the Pinnacle hip implant litigation trial which resulted in a total verdict in excess of $1 billion dollars. He has dedicated his career to being a trial lawyer, helping people who need and deserve an advocate. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases throughout the State of California, on matters ranging from wrongful death, defective products, insurance disputes, medical negligence and publi...
Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, published by California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Andy’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000. Bar Admissions: State of...
James P. Frantz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James P. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Frantz since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James P. Frantz is held by other...
Oliver P. King is a personal injury and mass tort trial attorney with The Law Offices of Justin H. King in Rancho Cucamonga, California. His practice is centered on cases in which an individual’s injury may point to a larger failure—by a company, public agency, insurer, institution, or other organization responsible for protecting the people it serves. Mr. King represents plaintiffs throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California in matters involving mass torts, class actions...
Ashleigh E. Aitken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ashleigh E. practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ashleigh E. Aitken since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ashleigh E. Aitken is h...
Amanda Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amanda practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Robinson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amanda Robinson is held by o...
Robert A. Curtis is the managing partner of Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP in Santa Barbara, California. He represents clients in complex litigation matters involving mass tort litigation, class actions , business disputes , lender liability , wildfire litigation , and real estate litigation. His practice includes Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Mr. Curtis earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law. He is admi...
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