100% Plaintiff Personal Injury
Civil Courtroom Lawyer- in both state and federal courts
- a Best Lawyers in America- peer only chosen for 15+ years (this is solely a peer reviewed chosen listing- and only by experienced lawyers- there is no charge for being selected: the lawyers are listed when a certain number of experienced lawyers anwer this: "if a close family member needed XXX type of legal servies and you could not perform thta service, who would you suggest they reain"
- "AV" rated (the very top rating in both legal ability and ethics ) by Martindale Hubbell - the USA's oldest and largest attorney rating firm--
- CA Court Judges appointed Ed Pfiester leadership (including Lead Plaintiff Counsel ) positions in 4 different mass tort litigation cases on behalf of over 500 injured survivors / families of deceased . And the Pfiester Law Corp directly represented over 100 of them
Practice areas
41 years, 1,200 cases
41 years, 1,500 cases
41 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1973 | 05/10/2021 |
| TX | Inactive | 1970 | 05/31/2021 |
| Legal answers | 12 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
| Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel- Metrolink Disaster Complex Litigation | Los Angeles a Superior Court | 2009 |
| Chief Judge's Senior Law Clerk | United States District Court | 1972 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | Member | 1988 - Present |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | Founding Officer | 1988 - Present |
| Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 1980 - Present |
| Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1980 - Present |
| Railroad Section | Member | 1976 - Present |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Lawyers Club of Los Angeles County | Member | N/A |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | National Secretary | 1993 - 1994 |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | National Treasurer | 1992 - 1993 |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | National Secretary | 1988 - 1989 |
| Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys | Board of Managers | 1988 - 1994 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Verdict (Indiana Trial Lawyers Association) | "Railroad Cases Under the FELA," | 1987 |
| 13 Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Advocate | "Liability, Damages and Settlements Under the FELA," | 1986 |
| 20 Texas Trial Lawyers Forum 3 | Railroad Cases- Liability, Damages, Verdicts and Settlements under the FELA," | 1985 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | JD - Juris Doctor | 1970 |
| University of Texas at Austin | BBA- Honors Plan | 1966 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Handling FELA Cases | 1987 |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | How to Settle Personal Injury Cases | 1985 |
Esperanza Anderson, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Ed is a fabulous lawyer. I've worked with him for many years. Sharp legal mind. Excellent trial lawyer. He pays personal attention to each and every case.
Kevin O'Leary, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ed on many trials and he works tirelessly and effectively for his clients and is a brilliant advocate on their behalf.
Edward is a great advocate for his client. I endorse this lawyer.