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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Steven & Kathy, I thank you and your firm for all your support and help. You are all a class act. Thank you again. by M. H.- M.H.
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Steven, Douglas, Kathy, Raeann & Staff, Thank you for all your help & kindness to me!- R G.
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Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and for all you’ve done to help Erik. by L & Family- L & Family
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Mr. Effres was extremely helpful to me in my search for the right attorney for my situation. He selflessly listened and engaged in a very respectful and cogent way. In the conversation his intellect, professionalism, and most important personal ethics became quite apparent. While he did not represent me, I believe one would be very well served by him as their attorney.- A.
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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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I'm an attorney. My mom was seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident. Steve and Justin represented my mom. They did an absolutely fantastic job and obtained a stunning settlement for my mom. And they're both wonderful human beings. They, and their staff, treated my mom with kindness and respect. I cannot sing their praises enough!- R.T
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About a year ago, my mother was in a serious car accident. Justin Effres was recommended to our family, and I am so glad he was. He handled our case with the utmost professionalism. He was very good about answering his phone and his emails whenever I needed to reach him. He and the law firm staff were always accessible, polite, and kind. Justin was able to look over the details of my mother's case and he handled it as expertly and as quickly as he could. Justin is a very genuine person. I could tell he really empathized with my mother's situation and wanted to help our family as best as he could. He worked hard to get us the best outcome possible, and we were very pleased with the end result. Justin is knowledgeable, reliable, and passionate about his clients and his work. I would absolutely recommend his fantastic services.- M.G.
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Dear Mr. Effres, Thank you very much for successfully settling my case. You are an incredibly competent, hardworking and creative lawyer and it is for these reasons that you conquered such a difficult case. I now know why everyone respects you. Again, thank you for counseling and helping me. More importantly, thank you for changing my life. My most sincere regards by B. L.- B.L.