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Inspired by the tragic loss of her grandfather after a traumatic brain injury and driven by her own traumatic injury at the young age of 21, due to the medical malpractice of a doctor, Erica made a commitment to fight for individuals who have been harmed by the negligence of others.
Erica brings a heightened level of commitment and professionalism to the profession of law, one that is unrivaled by even the best of attorneys. Erica has infused her empathy and compassion for others with her well-versed knowledge of the law, medicine, and brain injury to help establish a top law firm that is dedicated to fighting for its clients. With her own personal connection to loss, Erica understands the importance and delicacy surrounding medicine and personal injury law.
That personal connection makes Erica a passionate attorney who works on every case with unshakeable devotion. What differentiates Erica from other lawyers is the enormous amount of personal time she invests in each client. Helping people and protecting their “people’s rights” is Erica’s passion and it shows through her practice.
Erica is a true visionary and leader in the profession of law. She has secured the highest position in the field of brain injury, in the State of California, as the Chair of the Board for the Brain Injury Association of California. Erica single-handedly built the largest brain injury conference in the world where she brings the world’s best doctors to teach lawyers the most cutting-edge medicine in the field of traumatic brain injury, for three full days in San Diego, California. She is frequently asked to lecture at large-sized industry events to mentor young attorneys and foster their knowledge by sharing her knowledge of brain injury medicine and law. Erica also serves on the Board of the Consumer Attorneys of California, Los Angeles Trial Lawyer Charities.
Among her many talents, Erica speaks fluent Spanish.
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Posted by Brian | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fast and Friendly
I could not be happier with Trauma Law. My case settled in less than a year.
Posted by Jennifer | October 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
STOP looking and call Erica Chavez now.
Erica got us more than 3 times what every lawyer said our case was worth. My son was in a crash broke 4 bones in his body and 2 bones in is back and his brain was bleeding in 2 spots. The worse part was, we worked together and I watched it happen. Erica went to his doctor appointments, she explain...
Posted by Alex | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
Erica got me $250,000 on my case that 2 other lawyers told me I should only get $15,000 and she always returned my calls the same day, even on the weekend. When you get a lawyer, you want someone to pick up the phone when you call and you want her to get you great results. I am very lucky I was ref...
Posted by Gracie | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
GREAT LAWYER
Erica is very very compassionate and always returns phone calls. when you or someone you love are in an accident, sometimes, all you need is a returned phone call. Erica answered the phone or returned my call, the same day, every time I called her. My case was settled and I am extremely happy with...
"Erica works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of her clients. She joined the BD&J team as an experienced attorney, and has continued to demonstrate her value by leading our marketing department."
"Erica creates quality relationships with our clients at BD&J, helping them navigate the legal process through education materials. I endorse Erica, because she puts the clients needs first overtime."
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2020
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2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Witkin, Southwestern Law School
2011
CALI [highest grade in class], Southwestern Law School
2012 - Present
Attorney, BANAFSHEH DANESH & JAVID
2016 - Present
Brain Injury Association of CaliforniaBoard Member; Chairman
2016 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association Los AngelesMember
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Juris Doctor
2016
Crash Course: Brain Injury and Personal Injury Collide
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