About Steven Effres

Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in CA Every Year Since 2011

Personal injury attorney, Steven B. Effres, has received extensive recognition for his trial and litigation work. Since 2011, he has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in the State of California. Mr. Effres was one of the first attorneys profiled by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in their “Litigation Profile” Series.

He has also been recognized for his trial skills in personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Effres, one of the leading lawyers in the country for lawsuits involving lingual nerve damage from dental negligence, has obtained the highest reported jury verdict or results in California, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Virginia for lingual nerve injury.

A History of Success

Mr. Effres is especially proud of his firm’s role in obtaining justice for children who have been injured or victimized. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients. Mr. Effres handles cases in other states on a pro hac vice basis (special permission from the court), and he has been consulted by attorneys nationally, including Alaska, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida. He has also been a Settlement Conference Officer for the Los Angeles County Superior Court and has received numerous Certificates of Appreciation for his years of services.

Mr. Effres has also litigated cases outside of California, in states such as:

Nevada
Pennsylvania
New York
Jersey
Virginia
Texas
Florida
Mississippi
Kentucky
Connecticut

Mr. Effres is proud to be on the Honorary Board of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities, a nonprofit organization founded, funded, and maintained by lawyers within the Los Angeles Community. Its members are committed to helping those who need it most. He serves residents throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties.

Schedule a free consultation with our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer by contacting us.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents
Lingual Nerve Damage
Construction Accidents
Negligence
Product Liability
Premises Liability
Medical, Legal and Professional Malpractice
Elder Abuse
Sex and Race Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Injuries to Children

Bar Admissions

California, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1984
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1984
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1984

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1983
- J.D.
- Graduated With Honors
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980
- B.S. Accounting
- Graduated With Honors

Published Works

Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Handbook, (Contributing Author), 1995

Honors & Awards

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of California – The National Trial Lawyers
Super Lawyers®, 2006-2023
Profiled by Los Angeles Daily Journal, “Litigation Profile” Series
“Spotlight,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America
“Contribution to a Safer, More Just America” Public Service Award, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
O’Brien’s Verdictum Juris
Recognized by the Pasadena Star
Recognized by the Los Angeles Times
Recognized by The Contra Costa Times
Certificates of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Recognized by Los Angeles magazine in 2012 as one of the Top 100 Attorney’s in Southern California
Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Board of Trial Advocates Associate
Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Member
The American Association for Justice, Member
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Member
Lawyers for Social Responsibility, Founder
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Settlement Conference Officer
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Member
Outstanding Lawyers of America, Member
National Trial Lawyers, Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
Diversity Law Institute, Member
Trial Law Institute, Member
American Bar Foundation, Member

Call (818) 222-9720 now to speak to a skilled Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

Our Clients' Success Stories

“I believe one would be very well served by him as their attorney.”
A.
“He is by far the best in the country for representing these types of malpractice cases.”
L.H.
“I would hope that nobody NEEDS to have an injury lawyer, but if they did, I would absolutely recommend Effres and Associates in a heartbeat.”
E.E.
“Thank you for all your help & kindness to me!”
R G.
“We will recommend you and your firm without reservation.”
S, S & M
“They handled my case thoroughly and amicably to my satisfaction.”
E.B.
“They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick.”
O.M.
“I feel that nobody could have done a better job than you.”
T.R.
“I am very grateful that Mr. Effres chose to represent me.”
O.
“Thanks again and keep up the good work.”
D & G
“You are a very special person and I am truly glad you are on my side.”
P.B.
“I can say I am a very happy camper and well pleased.”
L.C.
“I would definitely recommend this firm.”
A.K.
“Thank you so much for your help and patience. It is greatly appreciated.”
J.W.
“Everyone in the office was always pleasant and helpful.”
M,D & J

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