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Ryan focuses his practice entirely on personal injury matters, including auto accidents, premise liability cases, wrongful deaths, dog bites, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and negligent security cases. He has experience handling cases from inception through trial. Since being admitted to the California bar, Ryan has personally recovered over $45 Million for his clients. In college and law school, Ryan worked as a clerk for a mid-size civil litigation firm specializing in insurance defense. After passing the bar, Ryan has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
Over $45 Million recovered for clients. Over 1,200 cases handled. Local award-winning attorney. Call for your free consultation: 949-288-5484
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Car Accident
35%
Personal Injury
25%
Animal and Dog Bites
5%
Brain Injury
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 7 years
State: California
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
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Posted by Jennifer | July 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
Look No Further
My husband needed an attorney after being rear-ended on his motorcycle, so I spent weeks researching the best option. That’s when I came across Ryan Cooper and his firm. The overwhelming number of five-star reviews caught my attention, and I decided to pass his information along to my husband. I can ...
Posted by Lawson | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Spectacular attorney
My case consisted of two complex/related premise liability cases which took 2.5 years of legal representation to resolve and consisted of multiple surgeries. I hired Ryan Cooper after an initial call to the Fielding Law Firm where I spoke with Ryan. I was looking for an attorney with integrity, ...
Posted by Charon | January 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
A Perfect Choice!!
I cannot thank Fielding Law, APC enough for their exceptional service and dedication to my trip and fall case. From start to finish, each person that I came in contact with, demonstrated professionalism, expertise and empathy for my situation. For each holiday and birthday, there was either a gift...
Posted by Alison | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Compassionate, Responsive, and Highly Effective Attorney
I had an excellent experience working with Ryan Cooper and his team on my personal injury case. From the very beginning, he was kind, compassionate, and incredibly helpful. He took the time to explain every step of the process, making sure I felt informed and comfortable. One of the things I appre...
Posted by Elizabeth | August 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Amazing work
Ryan Cooper and his staff (mainly Ashley) have been such a blessing, in what was such a dark time for me. I was injured at work and felt like I was just thrown to the wolves as the black sheep because of it. I was in the dark about any of it, even hired workers comp lawyers but still felt alone and i...
Ryan W. Cooper's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ryan and I have collaborated on several high profile, high dollar cases with consistent and successful outcomes for personal injury clients. In my experience working with Ryan, he has shown a deep commitment to his clients and provides an unmatched level of service that undoubtedly contributes to the outcomes he has achieved."
"I strongly endorse Ryan Cooper as an attorney. Ryan is knowledgeable, friendly, and an easy person to talk to. I routinely refer any personal injury cases that come across my office to Ryan Cooper and feel extremely confident doing so."
"I strongly recommend and endorse Ryan Cooper. Ryan is professional and knowledgeable, has stellar character, and never takes shortcuts for his clients."
"Simply stated, Ryan is a fantastic attorney. He is incredibly bright and hardworking, but remains easy-going and accessible to his clients. I happily endorse Ryan and trust him when my clients need personal injury referrals."
"I strongly recommend and endorse Mr. Cooper for all personal injury matters."
"Ryan has emerged as a top personal injury attorney faster than I have seen before. In large part, his early success is attributed to always putting clients' interests first. He takes great pride in his work and will fight tooth and nail to get his clients what they deserve."
"Ryan is an excellent attorney who always goes above and beyond and obtains the best results for his clients. He is caring, knowledgeable, tenacious, and professional. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"Ryan is a phenomenal personal injury attorney who takes pride in his work and treats his clients as best as possible. I highly recommend Ryan for all PI matters."
"I have consulted and worked with Ryan on many matters. He is a hard working, compassionate attorney that truly cares about the outcome of every case that he handles. He will always go the extra mile for his clients, which lets him obtain the best possible result in each one of his cases. I endorse Mr. Cooper!"
"Ryan is an exceptional attorney. He truly has a passion for obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients and is a zealous advocate in every sense."
"Ryan is an absolute professional, who clients trust and insurance companies fear. He has an impeccable ability to explain the facts and issues on each case in a way that maximizes results."
"Mr. Cooper is a Rising Star and a consummate professional who cares deeply about his clients and the success of their cases. Mr. Cooper is deliberate and full of integrity and a hard-worker. He is a good person. I trust Mr. Cooper and as such I endorse this Attorney."
"Ryan is an intelligent and aggressive advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend his services."
"Ryan is a thoughtful, diligent, and crafty attorney. He is a great guy and it shines through in everything he does. I would trust my own mother's case with Ryan. I can't endorse this attorney enough."
"Ryan is an outstanding attorney who cares deeply about each client. He is thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. His creative ways have allowed him to achieve incredible results for his clients. I would highly recommend Ryan."
"Ryan is a rising star in the field and truly cares about his clients. I would trust him with my case and endorse him as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Law Firms®
2025
Product Liability Litigation, Best Law Firms®
2025
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Law Firms®
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Top 50 Jury Verdicts in Los Angeles, TopVerdict
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top 100 Premises Liability Verdicts in the United States, TopVerdict
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
10.0 Top Rated Attorney, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Senior Attorney, FIELDING LAW, APC
2020 - 2022
Attorney, FIELDING LAW, APC
2018 - 2020
Attorney, Sweet James Accident Attorneys
2017 - 2017
Law Clerk, Bergener Mirejovsky
2016 - 2016
Law Clerk, Gates, O'doherty, Gonter & Guy, LLP
Associations
2025 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)Member
2025 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2025 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)Member
2025 - Present
Justice HQ inc.Member
2024 - Present
Anteaters in LawMember
2018 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rear-End Crash
$505,000
Freeway Rear-End Crash
$250,000
E-Bike Hit By Car
$260,000
Lahra Welch v. City of Los Angeles
$1,660,000 Jury Verdict
Trip and Fall in Restaurant
$1,750,000
T-Bone Crash
$500,000 Policy Limit Settlement
Rear-End Accident
$500,000 Policy Limit Settlement
Elderly Client in Car Crash
$250,000 Policy Limit Settlement
T-Bone on Onramp
$280,000 Policy Limit
Trip and Fall Over Extension Cord
$300,000 Policy Limit
Severe Dog Bite
$1,250,000 Settlement
Bicyclist Gets Hit By Opening Car Door
$208,000 Settlement
T-Bone at Intersection
$500,000 policy limits settlement
Pedestrian Struck by Truck
$1,100,000 policy limits settlement
Motorcyclist Hit by Car
$615,000 settlement
Ride-Sharing Accident
$145,000 settlement
Head-On Vehicle Collision
$5,700,000 pre-trial settlement with co-counsel
Driver Rear-Ended in Chain Reaction Accident
$225,000 settlement
Driver Rear-Ended on Freeway
$250,000 policy limit settlement
Driver Sideswiped by 18-Wheeler
$250,000 settlement
Education
2018
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
University of California - Irvine
Philosophy
Speaking Engagements
2025
University of San Diego Phi Alpha Delta
Law School Advice from a Practicing Personal Injury Attorney
2025
Chapman Fowler School of Law Faculty Retreat
AI in Legal Practice: Preparing Students for the Future
2025
American Mock Trial Association - “Anteater” Mock Trial Tournament
Mock Trial - Scoring Judge
2024
Chapman University, Fowler School of Law - First Internal Mock Trial
Mock Trial - Presiding Judge and Scoring Judge
2024
Chapman Law School's Admitted Students Preview Day
Picking the Right Law School: Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
2018
Law School Graduation
Student Speaker
Publications
2025
Jurist | Fowler School of Law
Ryan Cooper | Alumni Support From the Heart of the Chapman Family
2025
OCTLA’s The Gavel
Notable Verdicts and Settlements
2024
OCTLA's The Gavel Magazine
ARTIFICIAL INTEGRITY: Upholding Ethical Duties with AI in Law
2020
San Diego Attorney Journals
San Diego Attorney Journals | Rising Star of the Month
2020
Orange County Attorney Journals
Orange County Attorney Journals | Rising Star of the Month
2018
Chapman Law Review
Managing Editor
2017
Chapman Law Review
Staff Editor
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I rolled my ankle in a pothole in a parking lot that multiple stores share, who do I try to get compensated from?
14 Jun 2021
Q&A
Wondering if I have a case
02 Mar 2021
Q&A
I am a delivery driver for Domino's. If I crash at work and it's my fault, would I get sued or would Domino's get sued?
14 Jul 2020