Neil K. Gehlawat

Neil K. Gehlawat is a partner at Taylor & Ring in Manhattan Beach, California, whose practice focuses on representing individuals and families in cases involving sexual abuse, police misconduct, serious personal injury, wrongful death and civil rights violations. With extensive federal court litigation experience, he is dedicated to holding powerful institutions accountable while pursuing justice for clients facing devastating losses.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gehlawat has recovered more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals and their families. His work is distinguished by a thoughtful litigation strategy, meticulous case preparation and a commitment to advocating for clients in complex, high-stakes matters. Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or litigating in court, he works tirelessly to secure meaningful outcomes for those harmed by negligence or abuse.

Before joining Taylor & Ring, Mr. Gehlawat was a partner at a respected plaintiffs' firm in California's Central Valley and later practiced at another highly regarded plaintiffs' firm in Los Angeles. These experiences helped shape his broad trial and litigation background while reinforcing his dedication to representing those whose voices often go unheard.

Several of Mr. Gehlawat’s cases have drawn national attention, including his representation of the family of David Sal Silva, whose death following an encounter with Kern County Sheriff's deputies became a catalyst for broader conversations about law enforcement accountability. The case contributed to The Guardian's five-part investigative series, The County: The Story of America's Deadliest Police, and was later featured in the Hulu documentary Killing County.

Mr. Gehlawat is an active leader within the plaintiffs' bar and legal community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and the National Police Accountability Project. He is also a member of The State Bar of California, the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the National Crime Victim Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association's Los Angeles Chapter.

Through every case, Mr. Gehlawat remains committed to advocating for accountability, protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals and helping clients move forward after life-altering events.