Brian J. Kim
About Brian
Biography
Brian attributes his love and passion for the courtroom to his family roots in the legal industry, which go back for generations. His father and mother, David and Jane, ran a thriving law firm in the heart of Los Angeles representing “the little folks” for close to 40 years. During his childhood, Brian was exposed to different types of people from all walks of life with their own unique story - and the need for someone to champion their cause. This exposure gave him the passion and desire to want to help people through the law. It also gave him the foundation for practical legal skills - his first encounter with cross-examination was at the dinner table.
Brian began his career as a civil defense attorney where he successfully defended a Fortune 50 Company and major insurance companies. Even though he was able to quickly achieve success and rise through the ranks, he found little satisfaction in defending entities that refused to take responsibility for and/or compensate for real injuries. After four years of defense work, he decided to shift his practice and return to his roots by standing up for the rights and delivering justice for ordinary people. Brian’s defense background enables him to deal with large corporate entities and big insurance companies and to navigate through the smoke and mirrors of insurance company bureaucracy.
To date, he has been able to help his clients obtain close to $60 million dollars in jury verdicts - not settlements.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-45%
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley, LLP
9401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 550, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212-2913
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Brian J. Kim's Reviews
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3 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Jeannette | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXCELLENT Lawyer! Goes above and beyond!
Words can not express the gratitude me and my family have for Brian. He is very professional, knowledgeable, kind and dedicated lawyer. He goes above and beyond to answer your questions and supports you throughout the whole process of going into an emotional trial. I have met many lawyers in my l...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney! Would Definitely Recommend!
I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for the legal assistance I recently received from Mr. Brian Kim, Attorney at Law during a very tumultuous time in my life. At a time where the “chips were down” and several previous attorneys rejected my case due to its complexity heavy time commitmen...
Brian J. Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a phenomenal lawyer. His skills are second to none. As well as, he is a genuine person on all levels. You have found an attorney who will back the opposition into a corner, with nowhere to go but to pay up!"
"Honest, hardworking, brilliant litigator. Brian cares about his clients and is available to them 24/7. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian and I started our career doing defense work years ago. Since that time, I've witnessed Brian transition to plaintiffs' work, where he has become a reputable, competent and aggressive advocate for the individual. Brian has the ability to take tough liability and garden variety cases and turn them into multiple figure settlements and verdicts. If you are looking for a trial attorney that will fight for you and always keep your best interests in mind, Brian is your guy."
"Brian was a great mentor of mine (both personally and professionally) while we worked together. We worked on a couple of cases together and we frequently discussed case strategies on cases that we were separate. He gave me a lot of insight about dealing with civil defense attorneys. Above all, you can tell that Brian genuinely cares about people - especially his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an outstanding attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. Brian puts in the hard work to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. He is an aggressive attorney who does not back down throughout litigation. If I required personal representation, Brian would be my first call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a talented, caring, skilled and aggressive lawyer who goes to the mat for his clients. He thinks outside the box and makes sure that his clients get the best results possible. His legal acumen is matched by his compassion for his clients. I supervised and mentored Brian during his early years as an attorney. During the time that I mentored Brian I also learned from his creative and passionate approach to the practice of law. If I ever need to hire a personal injury attorney to represent me, Brian would be my first choice."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Brian has it all - law and motion, trial and settlement experience. He's a brilliant advocate for all of his clients and my go-to person personal injury attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a zealous advocate and well-respected in the Los Angeles community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is one of the nicest guys you'll meet, but make no mistake he is a warrior in an elite trial team!! Corporate defense lawyers will try anything to keep this guy from getting in front of the jury. And that's great news for his clients!"
"Mr. Kim is a stone colder litigator trial lawyer. I know of at least one case he tried that resulted in an 8-figure verdict. Justice was brought to his client that day. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 50 Verdicts in California (2016) - No. 8, Top Verdicts
2016
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate - The Top Trial Lawyers in America
N/A
Rising Star Award, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Trial Attorney, Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Tharpe & Howell
2009 - 2011
Certified Law Clerk, District Attorney's Office - Los Angeles
Associations
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court For Central District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for Western District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for Southern District of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$3,000,000.00
$45 Million
$10,000,000.00
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
History and Philosophy
Speaking Engagements
2016
Telling the Greater Story at Trial
Publications
2013
Languages
English