Brian Joseph Panish
Brian Panish, a leading Los Angeles trial attorney, has secured some of the nation's most impactful jury verdicts for his clients.
His groundbreaking victories include:
A record-setting $4.9 billion verdict in Anderson v. General Motors, a landmark product liability case.
Over 100 verdicts and settlements exceeding $10 million.
Seven verdicts exceeding $50 million, demonstrating his ability to tackle complex high-stakes cases.
More than 500 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million, highlighting his consistent success across various personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, and business litigation matters.
Panish's dedication to his clients and relentless pursuit of justice have earned him recognition as one of the country's top trial attorneys.
Leading the charge in high-stakes litigation, Brian Panish consistently spearheads the nation's most impactful personal injury cases.
Currently, he stands as:
Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Woolsey Fire and Southern California Fire Cases litigations, seeking justice for those affected by devastating wildfires.
Plaintiffs Executive Committee member for the 2017 North Bay Fires litigation.
Lead Trial Counsel in the Southern California Gas Leak Cases, securing a historic $1.8 billion settlement.
His dedication extends beyond recent headlines, with past leadership roles in major cases like:
Asiana Airlines Crash Litigation
Olympus Superbug CRE Litigation
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation
Mr. Panish's unwavering advocacy and proven track record have established him as a trusted leader in pursuing justice for the seriously injured.
Most recently, Mr. Panish has been retained to represent the husband and son of Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer who was fatally shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the movie set of ‘Rust’ in October 2021.
- California St Univ Fresno
- Undergraduate Degree
- Southwestern Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
- California State Bar  # 116060
- Member
- - Current
- California
- Free Consultation
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Car Accidents