Los Angeles Wrongful Death Attorneys
Finding the best Los Angeles wrongful death attorney is absolutely critical when the loss of a loved one has resulted from the negligence, recklessness, or wanton disregard of another. Only an experienced wrongful death attorney can make sure that correct procedures are followed and expected results are gained from an accidental death. Our Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys at the law firm of AgnewBrusavich are best suited to make your claim and gain a decision for damage awards or a settlement. Our track record of proven results includes verdicts and settlements in the six- and seven-figure range. Contact us by calling (310) 793-1400 or online to see how we can help you receive the compensation you deserve for your loss.
Wrongful Death Attorney in Los Angeles, CA Gerald E. Agnew, Jr.
Wrongful death attorney in Los Angeles, Gerald Agnew attended law school at Southwestern University School of law in Los Angeles, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and graduated cum laude in the top ten of his class. Through his early work in a defense firm, Mr. Agnew discovered that he wanted to devote his professional career to helping the injured. He switched to representing plaintiffs, and in 1984 started his own firm with partner Bruce Brusavich. Together, the two have had tremendous success helping personal injury victims and their families obtain the recovery they deserve.
Mr. Agnew is a persistent, thorough, and highly-effective attorney who has been recognized by his peers as one of California's most respected wrongful death lawyers. He has been honored on separate occasions as both Trial Lawyer of the Year and Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Agnew remains active in the legal community and is a regular lecturer in continuing legal education courses for California attorneys.
Education:
- J.D., Southwestern University School of Law (1974)
- B.S., Woodbury University (1971)
- A.A., El Camino College (1969)
Admissions:
- California State Courts (1974)
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- American Association for Justice
- South Bay Bar Association (President, 1997)
- Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1986)
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- American Inns of Court (South Bay Chapter)
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Wrongful Death Lawyer Bruce M. Brusavich
Attorney Bruce Brusavich is a founding partner of the law firm of AgnewBrusavich and an experienced wrongful death attorney in Los Angeles. The firm is known throughout the legal community for their commitment to providing the best legal representation possible and for their ability to convey to judges and juries a genuine care and concern for the persons represented in each lawsuit.
Mr. Brusavich is highly active in the legal community and is regularly recognized for his legal abilities. He was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 1992 by the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, and received Southern California Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of the Year honors in 1988 from Verdictum Juris. Mr. Brusavich has been named among "The 100 Most Influential Attorneys in the State of California," by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, and in the "Top 50 Los Angeles Lawyers Who Stand Out," by the Los Angeles Business Journal. He has also been selected to "Southern California Super Lawyers," a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Mr. Brusavich is a frequent lecturer in continuing legal education programs, and is often asked to testify before the legislature and serve as an expert witness.
Education:
- J.D., Southwestern University (1980)
- B.A., California State University at Los Angeles (1978)
- A.S., Don Bosco Technical Institute (1974)
Admissions:
- California State Courts (1980)
Professional Associations/Memberships:
- California Judicial Council, Civil and Small Claim Advisory Committee
- Consumer Attorneys of California (President, 2003)
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (President, 1996)
- American Association for Justice (Member, Leader's Forum)
- Public Justice
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- The 10 Million Dollar Lawyers Club
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Los Angeles Attorney Tobin D. Ellis
South Bay native Tobin D. Ellis was named a "Southern California Super Lawyer - Rising Star" in 2008 and 2009, an honor reserved for no more than 2.5% of the practicing attorneys in the region. Mr. Ellis joined AgnewBrusavich as an Associate in 2004, after having worked for two large and highly-regarded defense firms. Mr. Ellis is dedicated to helping those who have suffered due to the misconduct of others, and has succeeded in obtaining astounding results for numerous clients through trial, arbitration, and mediation.
Education:
- J.D., Pepperdine University (1999)
- B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara (1996)
Admissions:
- California State Courts (1999)
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. Supreme Court (2007)
Professional Associations/Members:
- State Bar of California
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- South Bay Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Consumer Attorneys of California
Attorney in Los Angeles Stephen C. Rasak
Stephen C. Rasak is a member of the firm at Agnew Brusavich, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and personal injury. When a major retailer offered a confidential settlement in a recent wrongful death case, Mr. Rasak and his clients refused to agree to a confidential deal. They had learned through the litigation that other accidents had occurred in the past, similar to the one which killed the clients' mother, and those cases had been settled confidentially. Mr. Rasak and his clients took a stand against a confidential deal, conscious of the fact that a public settlement could perhaps help prevent similar ordeals for other families.
Education:
- J.D., Southwestern University (1975)
- B.A., Loyola Marymount University (1972)
