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Brian D. Chase
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About Brian
Biography
Brian Chase is a passionate personal injury attorney who understands what you are going through and will protect your rights.
Brian Chase practices injury law in California and has been a partner at Bisnar Chase since 1993.
- 2022 Top 10% Lawyers of Distinction
- 2022 SuperLawyer
- 2022 Best Lawyers
- 2015 CAOC President
- 2014 President Elect CAOC
- 2013 Top Attorney in O.C. Award
- 2012 Attorney of the Year, CAOC
- 2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee,CAALA
- 2004 Product Liability Trial Lawyer of The Year, OCTLA
- California Supreme Court and Appellate Court case winner
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, ATLA - Since 2007
- Past President of Orange County Trial Lawyers Assoc.
Brian represents plaintiffs who have been injured in car accidents, work injuries, auto defects and catastrophic injuries.
Honors & Awards:
2026
• Super Lawyer
• Top 50 Orange County Lawyers
• Litigator of the Year
• Top 1% National Lawyer
• Top Lawyer
• Haute Lawyer
• Best Lawyers in America
2025
• Super Lawyer
• Top 50 Orange County Lawyers
• Lawyer of the Year
• America's Top 100 Attorneys
• Litigator of the Year
• Top 1% National Lawyer
• Fellowship, Litigation Counsel of America
• Top Executive in Orange County
• Best Lawyers in America
2024
• Super Lawyer
• Top 10% Lawyers of Distinction
• Best Lawyers in America
• Litigator of the Year
• Top 1% National Lawyer
2023
• Super Lawyer
• Top Plaintiff Lawyer
• Best Lawyers in America
• Litigator of the Year
• Top 1% National Lawyer
Over $1B won with a 99% success rate, Bisnar Chase has represented injured plaintiffs in California since 1978. Free consultation and no fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Defective and dangerous products are a practice area that Brian specializes in. Over $850M won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Over $1B won for California plaintiffs. Free consultation. No fee if we don't win.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-35%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Bisnar Chase
Mobile
1301 Dove Street, Suite120, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Fax
6701 Center Drive West, 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
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9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 150, San Diego, CA, 92121
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6809 Indiana Avenue, Suite 148, Riverside, CA, 92506
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Mobile
473 Carnegie Drive, 2nd Floor, Room 221, San Bernardino, CA, 92408
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Brian online.
Brian D. Chase's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Service
Brian Chase is a compassionate attorney who helped me in a time of need. Once I signed with Mr. Chase I did not have to worry about anything. He took care of everything and made everything worked out for the best.
Brian Chase
Replied last April 08, 2022Thank you for the review!
Posted by KJ Carreon | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Very Knowledgeable Attorney
Brian Chase was fantastic in handling my auto defect case. It was an airbag that failed to deploy and he spared no money or time in getting the best experts to prove my case. He's a very compassionate lawyer, too!
Posted by Jackie | February 02, 2016
Legislative Action
It's cases like my automobile accident and serious flaws in the auto industry that motivates Brian Chase. He is an incredible attorney and once hired he is completely devoted. He gets the winning verdict in the individual case, then he gets the laws and regulations changed to protect others!
Posted by Douglas | February 13, 2015
Premier Attorney
Brian Chase is California's premier automotive product liability attorney. He takes good care of and gets great results for his clients seriously injured by defective motor vehicles. His superior knowledge of both the law and automotive defects combined with his easy-going and charismatic manner make...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015
Vehicle accident
Firm's responsiveness was commendable. They cared about me. Mr. Chase is a wonderful and caring attorney. I would recommend this firm to everyone!
Brian D. Chase's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is an amazing leader and attorney, who always provides superior client representation."
"Brian is the best trial attorney I know. A leading expert in auto defect litigation, Brian is unparalleled at what he does."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Brian is a legend in the personal injury / plaintiff's litigation community. I trust him implicitly. I can't think of any other lawyer I'd want representing a loved one or me who was facing some sort of catastrophic loss. Brian is also passionate about his work. He has a tremendous amount of energy and gives more than he takes. I've been in the law business for 20 years and have been a practicing attorney for 15. I support Brian without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is not only my good friend and mentor, he's also the best auto-products liability attorney I know. Hell, he's a great attorney period."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Brian is a well respected leader for consumer attorneys across California. He is very courteous and willing to help other lawyers achieve fair results for their clients even if he doesn't stand to benefit personally."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jul 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I can not say enough great things about Brian. He is incredibly bright, compassionate and kind. Brian is an extremely skilled and seasoned attorney. In fact, I found out today that he is nominated in the 21st edition of Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation. I wholeheartedly recommend Brian Chase."
"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Apr 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Brian Chase to be an outstanding lawyer with an exemplary record of achievement in serving consumers. In addition to his successes in product-liability litigation, Mr. Chase regularly writes for The Advocate, the law journal of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. If you have an SUV rollover case, Brian is the best chance you have of winning your case against GM, which is no easy feat!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is the 2007 President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 Trial Lawyer of the Year - Defective Products, frequent lecturer for CEB courses on trial techniques and frequent published author on defective auto cases and trial techniques."
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2026
Haute Lawyer, Haute Living
2026
Top Lawyer, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2026
Top 1% National Lawyer, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC)
2026
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL)
2026
Top 50 Orange County Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 50 Orange County Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
America's Top 100 Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2025
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL)
2025
Top 1% National Lawyer, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC)
2025
Fellowship, Litigation Counsel of America
2025
Top Executive in Orange County, Los Angeles Times
2025
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), Top 1% National Lawyer
2024
American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL), Litigator of the Year
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
Top 10% Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 1% National Lawyer, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC)
2023
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Top Plaintiff Lawyer, Daily Journal
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2012
Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California
2012
Top OC Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Rated - Preeminent 5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubble
2010
Top 5 Orange County Personal Injury Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine
2010
The Best of Los Angeles Law, Newsweek
2010
Top 50 Orange County Lawyers, Orange Coast Magazine Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 5 Personal Injury Lawyers, OC Metro
2008
The Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Mageazine's Super Lawyer Section
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
CAOC Trench Soldier Award, The Consumer Attorneys Of California
2004
Product Liability Trial Lawyer Of The Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Bisnar Chase
Associations
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California4th Vice President
2000 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association - Executive BoardMember
Member
Member
Member
2008 - 2008
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
7,000,000,00.
settlement $24+million
settlement
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2011
Litigating a Complex Case from a Judicial Perspective Product Liability
2011
How to Try a Big Products Case in Tough Economic Times
2011
Admissibility of documents in your products liability trial
2008
Product Defect
Publications
2002
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides