Bryan Garcia is a partner with Kiesel Law LLP with extensive experience in catastrophic personal injury, elder abuse and complex business litigation. Bryan Garcia is a civil litigator, licensed to practice in California, Arizona and Nevada. Mr. Garcia received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from U.C. Berkeley, and his J.D. from U.C. Hastings. Throughout his career, Mr. Garcia has successfully litigated and resolved cases for his clients, including a jury trial which resulting in the third largest nursing home verdict in the history of elder abuse litigation in the State of California at that time.
Mr. Garcia has been selected by the Best Lawyers in America;SuperLawyers Magazine as a Rising Star; and named a Top Attorney for Orange County by OC Metro Magazine. Mr. Garcia has a client rating of 5 out of 5 on Martindale-Hubbell and has been awarded the Client Distinction Award for being complimented by clients in the areas of communications ability; responsiveness; quality of service; and value for the money.
Mr. Garcia has authored numerous articles to further the interests of consumers as more fully seen at http://www.callahan-law.com/Articles-and-Expert-Advice/. Mr. Garcia is also active in the legal community as he is currently on the board of the State Bar's Law Practice Management & Technology section and has previously served as the elected Los Angeles representative of the State Bar, California Young Lawyers Association. Mr. Garcia has also previously been active in his community, serving as a board member of the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa helping to inform and resolve various issues in his community.
Practice areas
21 years, 60 cases
19 years, 25 cases
Languages spoken
English
Kiesel Law, LLP
8648 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NV | Inactive | 2005 | 02/23/2013 |
AZ | Active | 2005 | 05/22/2022 |
CA | Active | 2001 | 06/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
Skull and Keys Honor Society | U.C. Berkeley | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Litigator | Kiesel Law LLP | 2016 - Present |
Senior Litigator | Callahan & Blaine | 2010 - 2016 |
Attorney | Biren Katzman | 2008 - 2010 |
Attorney | Chapman, Glucksman & Dean | 2006 - 2008 |
Attorney | Garcia Law Firm | 2002 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa | Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
State Bar Law Practice Managment and Technology | Executive Committee | 2010 - Present |
Westchester Playa Village | Bard Member | 2010 - Present |
California State Bar Young Lawyers Outreach Committee | Chair | 2009 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2001 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Gavel | Waiver of the Physician Patient Privilege: Preventing a defendant from improperly asserting the privilege in order to obtain an unfair advantage | 2015 |
The Bottom Line | Think Before You Tweet: Professional Responsibility Considerations in the Social Media Age | 2012 |
The Gavel (OCTLA) | Restoring the Power of Punitive Damages in Elder Abuse Cases | 2012 |
The Bottom Line (California Bar) | What is the Blogging Point? Effectively Utilizing A Legal Blog to Build Credibility With Both Your Existing and Future Clients | 2011 |
The Bottom Line (California Bar) | The New Advertising Playbook: Marketing Your Practice Through Social Media Outlets | 2010 |
Hometown News | Keeping Your Golden Years Golden: Things to Watch Out For To Ensure that You and Your Loves Ones are Protected | 2010 |
The Bottom Line (California Bar) | Mining For Gold: Making a Profit in Today's Tough Times | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California, Hastings College of the Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CWCDAA Winter Conference | Identifying and Protecting Your Clients' Third Party Case | 2014 |
State Bar of California Admission Ceremony | New Lawyer Admission Ceremony | 2009 |
Attorney Days at Lincoln High School | Attorney Days at Lincoln High School | 2009 |
State Bar of California Admission Ceremony | New Lawyer Admission Ceremony | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential v. Confidential | $1,000,000 settlement |
Klier v. Läufer | $676,000 Verdict |
Pierce v. Confidential | $390,000 |
Confidential v. Confidential | $1,800,000 |
Lopez v. Confidential | $380,000 |
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Gregory Guth, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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Bryan Garcia has a great work ethic and fights to get top results for his clients. I highly endorse Bryan Garcia.
John McClintock, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2017
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Bryan is the first person I call for personal injury matters. Knowledgable, responsive, hard working, he's a strong advocate for his clients. I highly endorse Bryan.
Robert Lawrence, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan Garcia is a personal injury superstar -- smart, savvy, and highly motivated. He's on my speed dial for PI referrals, and if I were injured I would definitely want him on my team.
Bryan Doss, Business Attorney on Oct 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Bryan. I have seen how hard Bryan works and know him to be very diligent in his representation of his clients. He is well respected by those in the legal community, including myself.
Laura Morris, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bryan is a skilled litigator and a trusted colleague with a track record of obtaining excellent results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Brendan Ford, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Bryan has achieved excellent results for his personal injury clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 30, 2014
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I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Christopher Good, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
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Michael Wright, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 28, 2012
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David Darnell, Litigation Attorney on Nov 8, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Garcia is a great litigator. His passion and attention to detail, as well as his writing skill - which is often the most important tool your advocate can have - rival few in the field. For these and other reasons, I endorse this lawyer.
John Hurney, Litigation Attorney on Nov 3, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer.