Steven Mark Sweat
- Los Angeles, CA
- Licensed for 23 years
- Free consultation
About Steven
I am an award winning personal injury lawyer with over 20 years experience representing victims of auto accidents and other mishaps recover compensation for their loss. in the "business" of helping people. That is what I do. It is first and foremost above all else. Unfortunately, people don't usually come to a lawyer when things are going great but, rather when something is going wrong. I always tell them: "For every problem, there is a solution". I am here to find solutions and to make people's lives better. I treat each and every client with respect. I return my client's phone calls and emails promptly. I keep my clients informed about what is going on in their case and, most of all, I try to help them understand everything that they need to know to make an informed decision about resolving their particular issue. If this is the kind of attorney that you are looking for, then give me a call, email me or visit my website: www.victimslawyer.com
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Practice areas
- Car accident: 35%
Six and seven figure verdicts and settlements in auto accident claims including rear end collisions, freeway accidents, truck or big rig accidents, left hand turn accidents, intersection accidents, defective automobiles and air bags and all other types of motor vehicle accidents.
24 years, 3,000 cases
- Personal injury: 35%
All accident and injury claims including auto, motorcycle, truck, boat, train, airline and cruise ship accidents; premises liability cases including slip or trip and falls due to defective conditions on property, negligent security of property, and construction site accidents; defective products cases; and all other accident and injury claims.
24 years, 10,000 cases
- Wrongful death: 15%
All wrongful death claims related to negligence including auto accidents, slip and fall, elder abuse or neglect.
24 years, 75 cases
- Child abuse: 10%
Zealous representation of children victimized by sexual predators in institutional settings including schools, churches and community organizations.
24 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English, Korean
Photos and videos
Contact
Steven M. Sweat, APC
11400 W Olympic Blvd #218
Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Steven M. Sweat, APC
100 N. Barranca Street
Suite 250A
West Covina, CA, 91203
Steven M. Sweat, APC
3535 Inland Empire Blvd.
Suite 45A
Ontario, CA, 91764
Steven M. Sweat, APC
100 North Brand Boulevard
Suite 636
Glendale, CA, 91203
Steven M. Sweat, APC
1607 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Suite B-2
Palmdale, CA, 93550
Steven M. Sweat, APC
7755 Center Drive
#1100
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
Steven M. Sweat, APC
4662 30th Street
San Diego, CA, 92116
Steven M. Sweat, APC
294 Shasta St
Chula Vista, CA, 91910
Steven M. Sweat, APC - Santa Fe Springs
12631 E Imperial Hwy #104
Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
Steven M. Sweat, APC - Coachella Valley Accident Injury Lawyers Attorneys
77-711 Flora Road Suite 301, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Palm Desert, CA, 92211
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1996 | 11/04/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
| Honoree | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
| Litigator Award | Trial Lawyers Board of Regents | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2013 |
| Certificate of Commendation | City of Los Angeles | 2012 |
| Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2012 |
| Recipient | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2008 |
| Parolee Mentor of the Year | Volunteers In Parole (VIP) | 1997 |
| Pro Bono Publico Award | San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program | 1996 |
| President | International Law Society | 1994 |
| AmJur Award | California Western School of Law | 1993 |
| 4.0 GPA Award (4 straight semesters) | Florida State University | 1991 |
| Academic Acheivement Scholarship | Southern Scholarship Foundation | 1991 |
| Deans List 4.0 | Florida State University | 1991 |
| National Merit Scholar | National Merit Scholarship Foundation | 1988 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC | 1999 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Attorney of Los Angeles | Mentor Program | 2012 - Present |
| California Labor and Employment Lawyers | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Trial Lawyers Jiu Jitsu Club | Founder | 2011 - Present |
| Society for Human Resource Management | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Beverly Hills Bar Association | N/A | 2009 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Trial Advocates | Member | 2007 - Present |
| National Association for Civil Justice | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | N/A | 2005 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Labor and Employment Law Section and General Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Consumer Attorneys of California | N/A | 2001 - Present |
| California Employment Lawyers Association | N/A | 2001 - Present |
| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | N/A | 2000 - Present |
| Christian Legal Aid Society | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California Personal Injury Lawyer Blog | Auto Accident Claims in Los Angeles | 2015 |
| Legal Blog Regarding Legal Issues Related to Insurance | Insurance Law Help | 2015 |
| Best Places to Work | Best Places to Work for Legal Professionals | 2014 |
| American Bar Association | California Personal Injury Attorney | 2014 |
| California Accident Attorney Blog | California Accident Attorney Blog | 2013 |
| Google Blogs | Stop Distracted Drivers from Causing Injury and Death in California | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times | U.S. Starts Inquiry Into Deadly Race | 2010 |
| Riverside Press Enterprise | Feds To Review Off Road Racing In Wake of Accident | 2010 |
| Left Hand Turn Cases and Pedestrians | Left Hand Turn Cases and Pedestrians | 2010 |
| E Entertainment Online | Ex-Pumpkins Sue for Tomorrow | 2010 |
| California Appellate Reports - Published Opinion | Reveles v. Toyota By The Bay | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| California Western SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
| Florida State Univ | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California Applicants' Attorneys Association Annual Conference | The Interrelation of Workers Compensation, Disability Discrimination and FMLA | 2011 |
| The Basics of An Auto Accident Claim | Personal Injury | 2010 |
| Legal Specialty Meeting Group Speaker | Personal Injury and Employment Law | N/A |
| Career Services Seminar | Mentoring Young Attorneys | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Apartment Slip and Fall | $250,000.00 |
| Pineda v. Napolitano | $1,250,000.00 |
| Villalobos v. Aranda | Jury Verdict: $57,800 |
| Doe v. Roe - Confidential Settlement | $750,000.00 |
| Damiano v. NBC Universal | $187,500 |
| Lopez v. Lasky | $300,000 |
|---|---|
| Cesario v. Ultima Management, Inc. et.al. | Settlement: $835,000 plus an additional $100,000 in workers compensation final award for a total gross settlement of $935,000 |
| Confidential | $435,000.00 |
| Confidential Settlement (DOE v. DOE) | In excess of $200,000 total compensation package. |
| Peralta v. County of Los Angeles | $350,000 |
| Confidential Settlement | Settlement |
| Hutchens v. City of Los Angeles | Jury Verdict: $289,000.00 |
| Adams v. Apple Valley Yogurt, et.al | $1,300,000.00 Settlement |
| Doe v. Doe (National Trucking Firm) | $350,000 Settlement |
| DOE v. DOE (Major Hollywood Studio) | Confidential Settlement |
| Gonzalez v. (Confidential: National Security Firm) | $100,000 settlement |
| Curp v. Confidential | Confidential Five Figure Settlement |
| Andrei v. Confidential | Confidential Five Figure Settlement |
| Confidential Settlement | $350,000 Settlement |
| Lvovsky v. Day Art Center | $70,000 settlement |
| Ott-Gates vs. Dahn Corporation | $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars) |
| Hass v. Seaport Village Inn | Settlement |
| Duggal v. County of Los Angeles | Settlement |
| Newton v. L.A. Times | $185,000 Settlement |
| Confidential Settlement | $350,000 Settlement |
| Confidential Settlement | Confidential Settlement $350,000 |
| Martinez v. DOE | $150,000 settlement |
| Williams v. DOE | Confidential Settlement: $70,000 |
| Lange v. Stein | Settlement $485,000 |
Exceptional Service
Posted by Ivan
Thu Feb 09 2017
Steven, was a great lawyer
Posted by Shelby
Thu Jul 14 2016
Attorney endorsements
(101)Raymond Areshenko, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Studnicki, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Sweat is a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.
Brent Pfeiffer, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Aryeh Leichter, Wrongful termination Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christa Haggai, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is an exceptional advocate for his clients and I endorse him!
Elie Aghabi, Car accident Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Abraham Chaparian, Car accident Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Sweat who is outstanding. He is an asset to the community and has contributed greatly to helping answer people's questions on this forum.
David Lipton, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Mar 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Coleman Hengesbach, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Henderson, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Whit Drake, Car accident Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steven Sweat. He is highly respected in the legal community and is blessed with a savvy legal acumen. For all your personal injury needs, he will be professional, courteous and aggressive.
Tomas Ross, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Shawn Sasooness, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Raffi Ohanian, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ronald Hedding, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully attorney Steven Sweat. He is hard working, talented, and has a track record of success for his clients. A respected member in the legal community.
Philip Israels, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Steven Sweat is a respected member in the legal community due to his dedication to his clients. I fully endorse.
Steven Cron, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Steven Sweat. He is dedicated to pursuing justice for his clients and has a track record of success to prove it. He is also respected among his colleagues in the legal community.
Michael Goldstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Steven Sweat. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and a very detail-oriented and passionate attorney. A respected member in the legal community.
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