Brian James Breiter

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Brian James Breiter

also known as Brian Breiter

5.0
308 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury ... +4 more

4929 Wilshire Blvd. #410, Los Angeles, CA

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About Brian

Biography

Mr. Breiter and his team of experienced trial lawyers litigate the biggest cases throughout California and Florida since 1995. With offices in both states, we have over $100,000,000 in verdicts and settlements. We specialize in complex cases involving wrongful death, spine and brain injury cases.

Wrongful death cases are devastating to all involved, we help families through the process with ease. Our firm has handled thousands of wrongful death cases over the years and have settlements and verdicts in the tens of millions of dollars.

Mr. Breiter and his team are experts in handling complex brain injury (TBI) cases. We have taken these cases all the way to trial and have recovered many millions for our clients. Mr. Breiter is often an expert speaker teaching other trial lawyers about these very serious injuries at trial.

We handle serious injury cases involving death, brain damage, burns etc. resulting from negligence.

Mr. Breiter and his team has sever multi-million dollar settlements involving motorcycle crashes either resulting in wrongful death or serious personal injuries.

For 27 years Mr. Breiter and his team of aggressive trial lawyers have helped victims of vicious dog attacks recover the compensation they deserve via settlement and trial.

Mr. Breiter has personally litigated over 10,000 spinal injury cases and has over 75 jury verdicts resulting in over $100,000,000 in gross recoveries.

Mr. Breiter has some of the largest settlements and verdicts in CA and FL resulting from trucking accidents often involving wrongful death and serious spinal and brain injury cases.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Wrongful Death 30%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 3,500 cases

30%
Car Accident 20%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 3,500 cases

20%
Spinal Cord Injury 20%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 3,000 cases

20%
Brain Injury 10%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 3,500 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 100 cases

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

All areas of personal injury litigation such as wrongful death, premises liability, negligence, auto, motorcycle, pedestrian, products liability, elder neglect/abuse, dog bites, etc.

31 years | 3,500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP

4929 Wilshire Blvd. #410, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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5775 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 300, Miami, FL, 33126

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2881 E Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

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Brian James Breiter's Reviews

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Posted by Hilary | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you.

When I had a bike accident I reached out to my cycling friends for a recommendation and Brian got a great referral. He, and his team, were incredible. They genuinely care for every client no matter how big or small their claim. They guided my through the claim process giving clear, considered adv...ice at every step of the process. I have been impressed throughout the process and have referred him to several friends, all of whom have also had great experiences. A 5 star team.

Posted by Anna | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

On October 27, 2015 my brother was killed in a tragic accident. He was riding his bike home from the beach. A semi with a shipping container was traveling the same way as he was, he was going under a bridge at the same time as the semi with the shipping container. As the semi made its way under t...he bridge the load was too high, the shipping container clipped the top of the bridge and fell onto my brother as he was riding his bike and killed him instantly. My brother was my everything, he was the only one left out of my immediate family. I’ll never forget the night, the coroner came to my house as soon as he introduced himself as the coroner I knew that my brother was dead. I remember all my family coming over that night and the next morning there was all different news vans sitting in front of my house channel 7 channel 9 channel 4.etc... they were pounding on my door at 7:30 8 o’clock in the morning, I never once gave the news a statement, I was too distraught so my cousins would always tell them to go away. Then I had a lot of lawyers waiting in front of my house because they wanted my business, I also had a couple of shady characters trying to get me to hire them to represent my brothers case, when I say shady I mean they were trying to do anything and everything to get me to hire them. At this point I did not know what to do so I started researching lawyers and Brian’s name came up. His name came up actually several times with 100% success rate. I finally met with Brian and my family was telling me that I should meet with at least three more lawyers to get a second and third opinion. At this time I really didn’t feel like meeting with different lawyers I just didn’t have the energy I felt so drained from everything. After I met with Brian my cousins and I went to go have some Pho, and on the fortune cookie that I got it said your first choice will be the wisest to follow at this time. After that fortune cookie I knew that Brian was my first choice and he was the wisest choice. So I highly recommend Brian he’s one of the best trial lawyers around or to me is the best! 2 1/2 years later it was bittersweet but my brothers case was finally settled and Brian did an amazing job even though there’s no amount of money that can bring my brother back, Brian made sure that I got the max amount. Thank you Brian Brieter you’re the best!

Posted by Katie | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thorough, dependable, empathic attorney

Life is nothing if not unpredictable and one beautiful day as I was crossing the street a car pulled into the wrong lane and hit me. Although my injuries were few I suffered a particularly severe fracture of my tibia and fibula, which required an intense surgical procedure called an intermedullary ti...bial nailing, which involved having a rod inserted down the length of my tibia and held in place with a screw in my ankle and 4 screws at the top of my tibia. I was allowed absolutely no weight-bearing for months, and an unknown date for when I’d be walking unassisted again. The fear and vulnerability that came from having my independence and financial security taken away from me is what propelled me to google “best personal injury lawyers.” Mr. Breiter’s name was the first one that came up and I called him after reading multiple positive reviews. From our first point of contact he treated me with empathy, respect, and professionalism. During that initial time of upheaval and constant worry he not only guided me through the legal steps but he also reassured me and made recommendations that made the healing time more bearable. He totally had my back and we were in the process together. In the first 9 months after the accident I went from using a walker, to crutches, and finally to a cane. One of the screws had to be surgically removed because it had started to work its way out of my leg and I could actually see it pushing against my skin from the inside out. At 10 months I could walk without the use of a cane so I was able to start working part time. It was another 3 months until I could get through a whole day without having to elevate and ice my leg and it would be years before the inflammation was gone for good. Due to the length of my healing time, and the fact that the defendant lived in another country, the legal process took longer than either of us expected. Mr. Breiter kept me updated on every step, and reassured me every step, and wouldn’t accept the lowball offers that the Defendant’s insurance company made. His advice, insight, and patience were invaluable and in the end their insurance company saw the light and we settled for a very satisfactory amount. Mr. Breiter is not only an experienced attorney but he is an upstanding human being as well. There was never any pressure to do, or not do, something I didn’t agree with or didn’t fully understand. He explained legal tactics and terminology I wasn’t familiar with, serenely guided me through the mediation process, was always available when I reached out to him, and was such a pleasure to work with. I was one of those people who didn’t believe I would ever hire a personal injury lawyer, partly because I never imagined I would be in a situation that warranted it, but mostly because they don’t have a very good reputation. Mr. Breiter completely changed my mind and I cannot express enough how helpful, thorough, friendly, confident, experienced, and personable he is. I have so much gratitude towards him and his staff for helping me through a difficult time and for providing me with such a pleasant conclusion to this journey.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Firm!!

I was a pedestrian hit by a car and got busted up pretty bad. I found Brian Breiter online, told him about my accident and he came the next day to see how I was doing and recommended doctors to make sure i would be ok. During the whole process Brian and his team were extremely helpful, professional a...nd caring. They were always available to answer questions, make sure i understood everything, helped me keep my bills in order and fought for me the whole way through. Thank you again for all your help through these past couple of years Brian, Jeff and Mark. i really appreciate it and I absolutely recommend this firm to anyone involved in an accident.

Posted by Alexandre | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

THE BEST

The Team over at the Law Offices of Brian Breiter are the most professional well organized effective team in Los Angeles. I was in a very bad car accident April of 2015 and thanks to them I was well taken care of, sent immediately to the best doctors in Los Angeles and always checked up on to see how... my recovery was going. The doctors played a huge part in my recovery but the Team over at the Law Offices of Brian Breiter played an even bigger part in the success of my recovery. Every phone call asking me how I was doing was followed up by “don’t worry, we are going to get your the best doctor possible for this.” I am truly in thanks to Brian, Mark and the whole team over there. Once again THANK YOU for everything.

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Brian James Breiter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Oran

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a terrific lawyer. From first meeting until resolution, whether by settlement or trial, Brian and his team will stand by you, honestly answer questions, and compassionately help you and your family thru the process. When your case is resolved, you will know that the result he achieved for you was fair, just and that your original decision to hire him was the right one."

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Michael Kraut

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I was looking to refer my trusted clients to the best plaintiff's civil litigator in the Los Angeles area, time and time again Brian's name was given. His results are not surpassed."

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Sung Kim

Personal injury lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian's ongoing wins, verdicts, and strong positive client reviews all speak for themselves, and I listen. Since I wanted to be a part of his continuing success, I decided to join and work for him."

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Peter Diamond

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I tried a big case against Brian before I came to work with him. Brian won the case. He's an excellent trial lawyer, knows the law and brings in large verdicts for his clients. Fortunately, he hired me after our case was completed and I can also say he runs a very competent and very happy office."

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Timothy McCormick

Personal injury lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I battled Brian Breiter for three years on behalf of my client on a serious spinal injury case with an interesting fact pattern and complex liability issues. Brian was a tough opponent and pulled no punches along the way. We were eventually able to resolve the case to the satisfaction of all parties. Throughout the case, he exhibited exemplary professionalism and integrity and earned my respect both as litigator and as a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Daniel Bald

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Brian as a friend, employer and colleague for over 15 years. Brian is one of the most skilled attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from. He is a dedicated, compassionate and effective attorney. Clients who choose to work with Brian can know they are getting the best."

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Steven Yamin-Esfandiary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian has been a mentor to me and I couldn't ask for a better lawyer to learn from, work with and receive guidance from. Brian is truly the guru of personal injury law. There is no one I would trust more with my own or my loved ones' personal injury matter. He is a stand up professional, with the highest of legal acumen to achieve the best result in any personal injury case."

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Nick Movagar

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Other

"Brian is someone I am proud to call a mentor and has played an instrumental role in my development as a lawyer. He routinely gets outstanding results for his clients and his clients can rest assured they are in excellent hands. There are few people that are "great" at what they do. Brian is one of them and his many achievements and accolades are well-deserved."

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Anthony Janji

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In the area plaintiffs personal injury law and wrongful death law, his knowledge and understanding is second to none. Our two offices have worked closely together on a number of cases and when the case had finally concluded, his clients have rated his performance 10 out of 10 in dedication, diligence, honesty, and case outcome (settlement). Defense attorney's and insurance adjusters respect him highly and do not look to opposing him in litigation. In the area of plaintiffs personal injury law and wrongful death law, I would not endorse any other Attorney ahead of Brian Breiter."

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Tamara Jacobson

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian for most of my life and he is a wonderful and bright friend."

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Howard Roitman

Car accident lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Aukland

Car accident lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my opinion, Brian is the absolute best personal injury attorney in Los Angeles. I've worked with Brian on several cases and was so impressed that I hired him when I was in an auto accident. He is great to his clients and gets fantastic results for them. Highly recommended."

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Daniel Tropp

Litigation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Addison Adams

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian knows how to properly work up a case to establish the admissible evidence necessary to win at trial. Other contingency lawyers might be inclined to settle early and cheap, but not Brian. I have seen him take many cases through trial to verdict. He is a dynamic personality both in and out of court and this works well for him in the court room. He loves what he does and it shows in every conversation with him. I strongly recommend hiring Brian for your matter and I would use him myself if and when I ever had the need."

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Christa Haggai

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donnie Ho

Car accident lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a well-respected and hard-working lawyer in the greater Los Angeles area. I have always known him to always have his clients' best interests in mind. Additionally, he is willing to assist and mentor younger attorneys who are just starting out in their careers. I wholeheartedly endorse Brian."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Breiter is a seasoned professional. He has high ethical standards, a rigorous command of the practice, years of experience and consistently obtains stellar results for his clients. I have relied on his services myself and commend him to anyone looking for representation in personal injury matters. Highly recommended!"

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Hadi Ramsey

Litigation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Krupnick

Litigation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer with pleasure. Brian has been a pleasure to work with, is extremely down to Earth, and has the skills and talent that I admire and that make me proud to be working with him on a case. Brian is always there if I need some help, has a staff that is second to none, and has quickly become one of the few truly respected attorneys that I look up to."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2023

ABOTA Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

2022

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Winner, Litigators Award

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Certificate of Admission, United States District Court, Central District of California

1996

Certificate of Admission, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

1995

Law Review, Nova Southeastern Law School

1995

Order of the Barristers, Nova Law School

1994

Ken Raab Memorial ATLA Tournament, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

1994

Corpus Juris Secundum: Property Law, Nova Southeastern Law School

1993

Law Review, Nova Law Review

1993

Corpus Juris Secundum: Constitutional Law, Nova Southeastern Law School

1988

All American Water Polo, USA Water Polo

1987

All American Water Polo, USA Water Polo

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Brian Breiter

2012 - 2018

Of Counsel, Wolf & Pravato

2007 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine School of Law

1996 - 1999

Associate, Grover, Weinstein, Stauber, Trop

1995 - 1996

Associate, CHONIN, SHER, NAVARETTE, P.A

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, SHARPSTEIN AND SHARPSTEIN, P.A.

1994 - 1994

Legal Intern, PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE Miami

1993 - 1993

Federal Judicial Law Clerk, HONORABLE LINNEA R. JOHNSON

Associations

2017 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Advocate

2003 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2002 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2000 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

UBER Verdict $6.7Million

$6,768,071.46

$17,000,000 Settlement

$17,000,000

White vs GFS Food Services

$2,500,000

Ferrera vs Terminix

$8,000,000.00 VERDICT

Kozlovsky vs New Century

$1,200,000 VERDICT

$11,000,000 Settlement Wrongful Death

$11,000,000.00

Kil vs Harbin

$2,800,000

Bliss vs Mazda

$2,082,500 VERDICT

Barragan vs City Of South Gate

$2,567,000.00 VERDICT

Liwag vs Lowery Enterprises Inc.

Verdict $3,016,507.04

Liwag vs Lowery Enterprises Inc.

Verdict $3,016,507.04

Griese vs Mom's Bar

Jury Verdict $179,500 after additional costs awarded by court

Boggs vs Friar Tux (Verdict)

1,085,000 Verdict

John Doe vs DUI Defendant

2,000,000

Brain Injury $4.9M

Settlement $4,900,000.00

Koch vs. City of Los Angeles

2,625,000.00

Jane Doe vs Limo Company (Wrongful Death)

8,100,000.00

Cheng et al vs. Howard Chen, International Cultural Exchange Assn., et al

Case settled day of trial for $1,225,000.00

Estate of John Doe vs. Confidential Defendant

8,100,000 Settlement

Vasquez vs. Cal West Motors et al

Settlment 1,151,000.00

Tashjian vs Aegis of Granada

Verdict Plaintiff. Total award w/ costs $360K

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Education

1995

Nova Univ Law Center

Law

1992

Univ of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Panish, Shae, Boyle Trial College

Improv for Trial

2020

Case Analysis

Improv for Trial

2018

American Board of Trial Advocates Masters In Trial

Theater and Improv for use at trial

2011

University of Calgary Law School

Improvisational Mediation

2009

Improvisational Mediation Improvisational Mediaiton

2009

Improv and Acting Techniques for Lawyers

Improv and Acting for Trial and Litigation

2008

SCMA 20th Anniversary Conference

Improvisational Mediation and Negotiation

2008

Pepperdine Law School Strauss Institute

Improvisational Negotiation

2007

Improvisational Mediaton

Improvisational Mediation

Publications

2008

2008

Improv Journal Improvisation and the Law

1994

Nova Law Review Capital Punishment Racial Bias

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Farsi

Korean

Chinese, Xiang

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