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
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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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Dear Mr. Effres and Office, It has been almost a year since we accepted the settlement for Jonathan and we wanted to thank you all for your help. We will not forget the empathy you showed us during the stressful time we were going through as a result of Jonathan’s injury. Everyone in the office was always pleasant and helpful. We also recognize the thoroughness with which our case was prepared should it have gone to trial. We won’t hesitate to refer you to our friends should they need an attorney. Jonathan is starting kindergarten next week and has a full-time mom now (since February)! We are all enjoying our new house. Wishing you all the best- M,D & J
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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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In August of 2015 I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that involved the loss of operation of my dominant arm, as well as a traumatic brain injury. My parents had contacted Effres and associates (they were referred to them by another lawyer for another injury to a relative) and they drove from Agoura Hills down to Pasadena immediately, surveyed the accident scene, and then arrived at the hospital. Over the next two and a half years, Justin Effres and his father Steven Effres, relentlessly pursued this case for me, even when at one point it seemed like there wasn't much that could be done to resolve the situation. I had to go through the typical trial stuff such as meetings, deposition, medical appointments for Effres' firm and for the defense, but Effres did all that he could to make everything doable and smooth as possible for me. My perception of lawyers was certainly changed for the better after working with Justin and his dad, because of their genuine sincerity. They were always available and fully knowledgeable of the questions that my family and I had for them. Despite the case dragging on for over 2 years, they never left me hanging or feeling like the case was going nowhere, because Justin kept searching for answers and kept me updated with everything. All of his hard work paid off in a successful outcome for me. 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.
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I found Effres & Associate by chance. Not knowing what to do after my accident, I surfed on the web and came across this company. After reviewing the testimonials, I decided to call them. For some reason, I did not want to call those big law firms that have big billboards everywhere. I went to talk to Justin on the next day, and found him to be a truly concerned young attorney. He is not a pushy lawyer, but always friendly and professional. He never failed to answer my questions, and always gave me valuable advice. After almost two years dealing with the case, Justin brought a successful ending to the case. Thanks, Justin.- S. I.
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Highly ethical attorney with a sincere and dedicated approach to his clients and practice. Without a doubt, a very reputable, highly recommended and top notch civil litigator in the areas of serious injury and medical/dental malpractice and wrongful death. Having known him professionally for over 15 years, I would absolutely trust him from start to finish in his advocacy, expertise and dedication.- A.B.
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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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Effres & Effres law office helped me to work through my case after I was rear ended by a young person who drove someone else's car with a minimal insurance coverage. They were great, always available, answering all my questions, giving the best advises, not aggressively but based on an informed decision-making process, which I was very much part of. We got a great result. I would strongly suggest this law office to anyone who was injured in an accident. They are great, responsible and accommodating you, every step on the way.- Susanna
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I would highly recommend Effres & Associates to anyone requiring a Personal Injury lawyer. Effres & Associates is lead by Mr. Steven Effres, Esq., who is a very competent, diligent and legally creative lawyer. Further, Mr. Effres's team is comprised of dedicated lawyers and a compassionate staff that makes their clients feel that they are always being thoroughly represented. I was completely satisfied with Effres & Associates successful representation of my case and I will continue to refer them to anyone who seeks a professional and effective Personal Injury law firm- B.P.