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®, 2006-2024
- 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
At Effres & Effres, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick."Will recommend Steve and Justin to anybody in need of a great lawyer. They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick. Frequent phone calls with updates on my case, late work hours. Ready to kick ass.- O.M.
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"I will most certainly come to you if & when I need an attorney."Dear Mr. Effres, I would like to express my deep appreciation for assisting me when I called you regarding the problem I had with a dental group I had been going to. Unfortunately my only solution will be small claims court. Here is a case where the dentist said he was qualified to do root canals and missed the canal and went into my gum even though he took 3 x-rays during the procedure, and very casually said, “sometimes things like this will happen.” I wish to thank you again for your advice and you can be assured I will most certainly come to you if & when I need an attorney. Your thoughtfulness meant a lot! by H. M.- H.M.
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"The lawyers were very detailed and helped explain why every step was necessary."After I decided to use the services of Effres and Associates I was given a list of things I needed to do in order to document my injuries. The lawyers were very detailed and helped explain why every step was necessary. Everything was my decision and they were willing to work with me instead of pushing me into what they felt was right. They also constantly communicated with me in regards to my recovery, medical issues and the progress of the case. This firm helped me get the compensation I deserved after I herniated a disc in my low back and nearly died in a car accident. Nothing can completely take away the events of one night but being able to afford any future medical treatment necessary and having been compensated for five years of lost wages was a good start. I cannot imagine using a different firm. I have referred any one I know to the lawyers at Effres and Associates because these guys are top class.- Y.P.
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"Thank you for your courtesy and consideration. You went beyond propriety."Justin, Thank you for your courtesy and consideration. You went beyond propriety. Perhaps the right word for it is grace. R.C. by R. C.- R.C.
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"I would have no hesitation referring your firm to others."Dear Mr. Effres, I received your letter regarding regrets that you will not be able to take my case. Thank you. I understand your decision and am grateful for the excellent advice and the time you spent listening, guiding and helping me towards the decisions I need to make. I would have no hesitation referring your firm to others. May you and your firm prosper in the pursuit of truth and justice. Sincerely, S.C. by S. C.- S.C.
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"A special thank you for all you’ve done."A special thank you for all you’ve done. It’s great that everything is settled now. by L & S- L&S
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"Thank you for treating me like a friend and not just a client."Thank you so much Steve, Justin and staff. You made this experience easy for me. Thank you for all the late work hours, all the phone calls... for everything. I am overwhelmed with the outcome, I was not expecting the result, but you and your guys made it happen and I have no words to express my gratitude. Thank you for treating me like a friend and not just a client... Thank you so much.- O.M.
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"Throughout the entire process I truly felt like I had someone on my side, and that Justin truly cared about my best interest."Justin Effres was my attorney. He came to my home on a Saturday in San Bernardino to discuss my case with me. Prior to deciding to go with Effres & Associates I had interviewed several other Law Offices. However out of everyone I talked to Justin seemed the most knowledgeable, and more importantly sincere about helping me with my case. Justin also assured me that if I had any questions or concerns, that I would be dealing directly with him, not an assistant. Justin held 100% to his word. Throughout the entire process I truly felt like I had someone on my side, and that Justin truly cared about my best interest. Thank you so much Justin.- E.N.