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Brendan D.S. Way has been an integral member of Ernst Law Group since 2026 and based in Northern California. After graduating from Trinity College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, he pursued a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Mr. Way was admitted to the California Bar in 2008, and before joining Ernst Law Group he worked predominantly on traumatic brain injury cases since becoming a plaintiff attorney in 2013, and prior to that as a litigation associate for cases involving toxic torts and premises liability. He serves as a Board Member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and their education and legislative committees. In 2021 he was nominated as a finalist for the CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year for his work on the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire cases. With significant experience as a defense lawyer, Mr. Way uses his comprehensive understanding of the law to serve clients.
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17 years | 500 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Posted by Jeff | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Exceptional Representation in a Complex Brain Injury Case
I cannot recommend Brendan Way enough. He represented me in a personal injury case involving a defective scooter that caused a mild traumatic brain injury. My case involved not only the scooter manufacturer but also the large international retail chain that distributed and sold the product, makin...
Posted by Jennifer | August 28, 2023 | Personal Injury
Best lawyer for personal injury
To anyone who is suffering from a personal injury case, I highly recommend Brendan Way. He is compassionate, has integrity and full knowledge of the law. Brendan is extremely experienced, professional, courteous, informative, patient, capable and genuinely cared about my well being. He helped me ...
Posted by Carmen | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Gladiator in a Suit
Brendan is a dedicated and compassionate attorney. His persistence and knowledge of the law led to a settlement that has greatly improved my wellbeing as well as providing closure to a difficult time in my life. Brendan was always available to answer my questions and walk me through the legalese of a...
Posted by Laura | May 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I highly recommend Brendan Way
Brendan did an outstanding job of handling my case with the utmost professionalism and care. I was injured in a car accident. His knowledge, expertise and understanding of what I was going through helped me get through a challenging time. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns th...
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2021
(Finalist) Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022 - 2026
Senior Managing Attorney - Personal Injury Group, JLG Lawyers
2019 - 2022
Senior Associate, Mary Alexander & Associates, PC
2013 - 2019
Attorney, Scarlett Law Group
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Jackson Jenkins Renstrom LLP
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Jackson & Wallance LLP
2009 - 2010
Associate, Franklyn Tradmark Consulting
2009 - 2009
Senior Research and Writing Fellow, McCarthy Institute for Intellectual Property & Technology Law
2009 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Green Welling LLP
2008 - 2009
Contract Litigation Legal Assistant, Robert Half Legal
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Green Welling, LLP
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Jackson & Wallace, LLP
2002 - 2005
Litigation Legal Assistant, Jackson & Wallace, LLP
2020 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard Member, Education Committee and Legislative Committee
2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember and Member of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
2014 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
$1,350,000.00
Settled $1,500,000.00
Confidential Settlement
Total Settlement Confidential. Public Settlement $33,000,000.00
$2,300,000
Settled $10,999,999.00
$18,600,000 Jury Verdict
Settled $2,500,000
Settlement $1,250,000
Settled $6,000,000.00
Settled $3,000,000.00
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2024
Summer Convention
2024
Winter Convention
2024
Speaker
2023
Speaker
2023
Don Galline Maui Seminar
2023
Continuing Legal Education
2022
Don Galline Maui Seminar
2021
Public Liability - Fight the Power: Dangerous Schools, Roads and Trails
2021
Speaker
2019
Insurance Claims Process from the Defense Perspective
2018
Continuing Legal Education
English