Arnold W. Gross is a nationally recognized, honored and experienced trial lawyer with expertise in all types of personal injury cases, wrongful death matters, criminal defense cases and real estate cases. Mr. Gross is a pre-eminent AV rated Martindale Hubbell attorney, an honor he has enjoyed for over 35 years. Mr. Gross has been selected as a California Super Lawyer in plaintiff personal injury cases every year from 2008 through 2021. He has been selected as a Best Lawyer in plaintiff personal injury matters by bestlawyers.com. Arnold W. Gross has been involved in more than 90 major jury trials and hundreds of court trials and arbitrations. Mr. Gross serves as a settlement officer for the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and as a mediator and arbitrator privately and for the Ventura County Superior Court.
Mr. Gross is an emeritus master of the Jerome H. Berenson Chapter of the American Inns of Court, and is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Ventura County Bar Association. Mr. Gross is on the lawyer referral panel for realtors through the California Association of Realtors. As a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Mr. Gross served as treasurer, a member of the Board of Trustees, and a Delegate to the State Bar Convention, where a statutory change he drafted and proposed became California law. Arnold W. Gross received his Bachelor of Science degree in English, cum laude, from UCLA. Mr. Gross graduated in the top 25% of his law school class with a Juris Doctor Degree from the UCLA Law School. As part of his wide ranging community service, Arnold W. Gross has served as president of the Board of Directors of the Klein Chaplaincy Service of the South Bay, acts as a judge for the clinical law jury trial program at the UCLA Law School, serves as a mentor to first year law students at UCLA Law School, serves as a mentor for new attorneys in CAALA, and is a musician playing with the UCLA Alumni Band.
State Law Firm is a vibrant, busy, client oriented law office. Each new client meets with one of the attorneys when hiring us for legal representation. We are proud of our excellent reputation in the Southern California legal community. Feel free to call or email with any legal questions regarding personal injury, criminal defense, or real estate. My office phone number is 818-477-0773. My cell phone number is 805-630-9525.
Practice areas
All kinds of injury causing/wrongful death cases, including automobile accidents, truck and motorcycle accidents, premises liability (slip and fall), products liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice
48 years, 7,500 cases
Felonies and misdemeanors, from DUI through first degree murder, and everything in between. Last two trials involved charges that, if convicted, would have required registration as a sex offender for life. Both clients found NOT GUILTY!
48 years, 1,500 cases
On legal referral panel for California Association of Realtors.
34 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Farsi, Spanish, Armenian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1973 | 05/11/2021 |
| Legal answers | 8194 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury--2008 - 2021 | Southern California Super Lawyers | 2021 |
| 10.0 Rating | AVVO | 2019 |
| Legal Services Panel | California Real Estate Association | 2005 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
| Excellence in Preparation for Trial Practice of Law | American Board of Trial Advocates | 1973 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior trial attorney | State Law Firm | 2019 - Present |
| Senior litigation attorney | Law Offices of Savin & Bursk | 2013 - 2019 |
| Senior trial attorney | Wilshire Law Firm, PLC | 2012 - 2013 |
| Senior trial attorney | Law Offices of Burg & Brock | 2002 - 2012 |
| Senior Litigation Attorney | Blatz, Pyfrom & Associates | 1999 - 2002 |
| Senior Litigation Attorney | Law Offices Robert M. Baskin | 1992 - 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Attorney | Law Offices of Donald H. Cohen | 1985 - 1992 |
| Managing Attorney | Belli & Sabih | 1984 - 1987 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Ventura County Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
| American Inns of Court, Jerome H Berenson Branch | Master Emeritus | 1995 - 2019 |
| Klein Chaplaincy Service | President, Board of Directors | 1995 - 2020 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CA. PROPOSITION 47--TURNING FELONIES INTO MISDEMEANORS | 2014 | |
| MICRA General Damage limits--Looks like we may have lost the battle but may win the war | 2014 | |
| Yes on California Proposition 46 | 2014 | |
| Why Proposition 46 on Ca. November ballot must be supported | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1973 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1970 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 3CASES--3 EXCELLENT RESULTS--NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 2020 | 3 Excellent settlements--5 happy clients--total recovery--$3,052,000.00. |
| Employee slip and fall | Verdict--$7.25 million dollars with no comparative negligencee |
| County employee automobile v truck | $1,250,000.00 settlement |
| QUICK, EXCELLENT SETTLEMENT | $250,000.00 settlement |
| AUTOMOBILE/TRUCK ACCIDENT | $475,000.00 |
| NOT GUILTY VERDICT | NOT GUILTY |
|---|---|
| NOT GUILTY VERDICT | Not Guilty |
| QUADRIPLEGIC WORKERS COMPENSATION CASE | $3,000,000.00 |
| MURDER CASE--OVERTURNED ON APPEAL--NEVER RETRIED | REVERSAL ON APPEAL |
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Marc Hassan, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 11, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate for his clients. Offers solid guidance and advocacy.
Itamar Tehrani, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Arnold is the "PI whisperer" he has been doing this for over 45 years which makes him the perfect candidate for any and all personal injury matters that need great representation.
Peter Stone, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
William Fitch, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2018
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I endorse this attorney. This lawyer provides excellent advice on AVVO and is a solid member of the legal community.
Agavni Tulekyan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Evan Kantz, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 19, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Arnold is a great attorney with tons of experience. He particularly has a great eye for spotting legal issues and delivering favorable results. I highly endorse Arnold.
Alexander Zeesman, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Gross is a gem in the legal community. He is knowledgeable, generous and a true expert in his field. Highly recommended.
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Cameron, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I love to read everything this gentleman writes. his courtly style and brevity speak volumes about both his competence and confidence. Client's deserve a balance combination of empathy and respect and these Mr. Gross has in abundance. Just sharing his profession makes me proud. I'd refer to him without reservation and will continue to absorb his wisdom as he displays it.
Mr. Gross is articulate, cogent and aggressive in his presentation and representation of clients within his area of the law. He is very experienced at what he does.
Sarah Condor, Car accident Attorney on Apr 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Gross is one of the most experienced, knowledgeable attorneys on AVVO. His responses are profound, based on fact and evidence, supported by law. His clients' reviews indicate he is also extraordinarily conscientious and caring. Indeed, attorney Gross is one of the professionals in our field in whom exceptional intellect is coupled with high ethical and moral standards, the attorney that we all aspire to be.
Kris Crawford, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gross provides great advice to those in need. He takes time out of his day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction.
Channika Desilva, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. William is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services.
Peter Depew, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gross provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Anthony Perez, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jared Gross, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Ruiz, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Gravlin, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 19, 2016
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Aksana Coone, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Summer Walker, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Gross is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
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