Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in California since: 2011
Education: Chapman University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026 Call today:
855-667-9732
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910 Hermosa AveSuite 101
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Visit website
Stephen Fresch is a partner at Comley Fresch in Hermosa Beach, California, where he represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. A seasoned trial attorney, he focuses his practice on complex personal injury litigation, with particular emphasis on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
Mr. Fresch earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in trial advocacy and complex litigation, shaping his approach to high-stakes injury cases.
Throughout his career, Mr. Fresch has remained deeply engaged in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. Much of his practice involves alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, as well as jury trials when litigation is necessary to protect his clients’ interests.
Mr. Fresch has resolved hundreds of injury claims, securing millions of dollars in recoveries on behalf of his clients. His work has earned him an “Excellent” Avvo rating, reflecting recognition for his legal skill, professionalism and commitment to client service. Licensed to practice law in California, he has been a member of The State Bar of California for more than 14 years. In this capacity, he regularly appears in California courts handling complex personal injury matters.
Before focusing exclusively on representing injured individuals, Mr. Fresch spent more than eight years working for insurance companies defending complex and significant injury cases. This background gives him valuable insight into insurance defense strategies, which he now leverages to his clients’ advantage. He has developed a subspecialty in catastrophic injury claims, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal disorders, amputations, orthopedic and nerve injuries, and wrongful death.
Mr. Fresch formerly served as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney's office out of Long Beach, CA.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 50% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2011, California
Bar / Professional Activity
- California
- The State Bar of California, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Client sustained a rib fracture and ultimately required a knee surgery while on a beach when a hotel hand cart rolled into her. Case settled for $950,000., 2025
- Client was rear-ended by a delivery vehicle. Multiple Defendants due to complexity of delivery relationship between driver, freight broker, and employer. Client received surgery to her back. Case settled for a global amount of $1,143,000 after expert depositions, two summary judgment motions, and two mediations., 2022
Representative Clients
- Consumers & Individuals, 2025
Educational Background
- University of Southern California, 2004-2008
Honors
- “Excellent” Avvo rating
Office location for Stephen Fresch
910 Hermosa Ave
Suite 101
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 855-667-9732
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026
