Brian Breiter

Bar / Professional Activity

• U.S. District Court Central District of CA
• ABOTA American Board of Trial Advocates, 2017
• U.S. District Southern District of FL
• Florida Bar, 1995
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• California Bar, 1999
• Consumer Attorneys, California CAALA

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• $47,525,000 Wrongful Death Settlement, 2025
• $5,193,000 Jury Verdict vs City of Long Beach (Tree limb with spinal injury and mTBI), 2025
• $9,000,000 Jury Verdict Wrongful Death Adult (No spouse our children), 2025
• $4,200,000 Jury Verdict Auto vs Auto brain injury disputed, 2024
• $20,100,000 Premises Liability Settlement Spinal Injury Disputed Liability, 2024
• $4,500,000 Drowning of Senior Citizen in community pool Disputed Liability, 2024
• $7,000,000 personal injury + $2,000,0000 worker's comp recovery for motorcycle vs City of Santa Monica bus crash., 2023
• $6,000,000 2 Plaintiffs, pedestrians, run over by a delivery vehicle suffering orthopedic and neurological injuries, 2022
• $2,750,000 auto vs semi truck, plaintiff suffered spinal injuries and a mild traumatic brain injury, 2022
• $4,500,000.00 disputed liability settled before trial for  motorcycle vs auto case with a serious traumatic brain injury. , 2021
• $11,226,000 Jury VERDICT and appellate victory vs  Defendant Terminix negligently exposed Plaintiff to toxic pesticides resulting in loss of smell and tastes , 2020
• $11,000,000 SETTLEMENT for Wrongful Death of Pedestrian, 2020
• $7,500,000 Wrongful Death Settlement of a minor, drowning , 2020
• $1,200,000 Jury VERDICTPlaintiff was a passenger in a medical transport vehicle that ran a red light. She suffered serious spinal injuries., 2020
• JURY VERDICT $2,565,000 Barragon vs City of Southgate Police. Auto accident causing mild Trumatic brain injury., 2018
• JURY VERDICT 3,016,575.00Semi truck versus auto. Injury to wrist with surgery. , 2018
• Wrongful Death, $ 8,100,000.00, 2009
• $2,000,000 Plaintiff underwent 1 level cervical artificial disc replacement and shoulder repair., 2018
• Settlement $1,000,000 for wrongful death vs rideshare company, 2017
• SETTLEMENT Premises Liability Wrongful Death $1M, 2017
• TRIAL JUDGMENT $ 360,000.00 Broken Hip @ Assisted Living Facility, , 2007
• School Injury Knee, $ 350,000.00, 2009
• Pedestrian killed in crosswalk. Trial verdict. $3,000,000, 2016
• Wrongful Death (Disputed Liability vs City of LA) $2,625,000, 2014
• VERDICT Slip and Fall broken elbow. Trial verdict. 502,900.00, 2016
• VERDICT $1,085.000.00 auto vs work vehicle, 2017
• Dog Bite settlement 300,000.00, 2016
• Settlement $2,000,000 cervical injury from auto accident with drunk driver, 2017
• Traumatic Brain Injury from auto accident. Settlement $4,900,000, 2016
• VERDICT Auto vs Bicycle $348,000, 2017
• Slip and Fall (Trial Verdict) disputed liability $507,000.00, 2016
• SETTLEMENT Rideshare Auto vs Auto $1M, 2017
• SETTLEMENT Rideshare Auto vs Motorcycle $1M, 2017
• Wrongful Death (Teen) Disputed Liability, $ 1,250,000.00, 2009
• Wrongful Death (85 Year Old) Disputed Liability, $ 1,000,000.00, 2007
• Loss of eye Disputed Liability, $ 1,150,000.00, 2008
• Brain Injury from an auto accident $4,900,000.00, 2016
• Wrongful Death 83 year old disputed liability $870,000, 2013
• VERDICT - Premises Liability Mild Traumatic Brain Injury falling object, verdict plus costs  $800,000.00, 2017
• Auto vs Semi wrist injury $550,000, 2013
• VERDICT $1,000,000 Loss of Ring Finger , 1996
• Auto Accident Knee/Shoulder, $ 300,000.00
• Auto Accident Knee, $ 300,000.00
• Wrongful Death (86 Year Old) Disputed Liability, $ 650,000.00
• Auto Accident (Scar), $ 275,000.00
• Auto Broken Leg/Knee, $ 550,000.00
• Over 40 Auto and Premises Liability Cases, $ 100,000.00
• See BrianBreiter.com for a list of verdicts and settlements.
• Auto Accident Knee, $ 320,000.00
• Truck vs. Bike, $ 300,000.00
• Auto Accident Drunk Driver, $ 750,000.00
• Auto Accident Knee/Shoulder, $ 275,000.00
• Loss of Eye (Work Injury) Disputed Liability, $ 550,000.00
• Wrongful Death (92 year old) Disputed Liability, $ 250,000.00
• Auto vs Pedestrian, $ 500,000.00
• Auto Rollover, $ 350,000.00
• Truck vs. Pedestrian, $ 300,000.00
• Premises Liability Knee, $ 300,000.00
• Head Injury Fall in Restaurant, $ 650,000.00
• Dog Bite, $  200,000.00
• Burn Case, $ 500,000.00

Videos

• Brian Breiter is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of courtroom experience and hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts. A Lifetime Fellow of ABOTA and a multi-year Southern California and South Florida Super Lawyer, he is known for his dynamic and engaging trial advocacy.   Drawing on his background as a professional actor, Brian developed Improv for Trial, a program that teaches lawyers to think on their feet, connect authentically with juries, and tell their clients’ stories in the most compelling way. His innovative use of improvisational theater techniques in the courtroom sets him apart as a storyteller who brings cases to life.   Brian has been nominated twice for CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year and is regularly invited to speak at national conferences and trial colleges. He dedicates his practice to representing plaintiffs in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and complex personal injury cases in both California and Florida., Law Offices of Brian Breiter Origin Story, 2025
• Improv for TrialTransforming Trial Lawyers into Fearless StorytellersImprov for Trial is a groundbreaking program created by trial lawyer Brian Breiter and improv veteran Joseph Limbaugh. Built on more than two decades of collaboration, the program merges the art of improvisational theater with the craft of trial advocacy. The result: lawyers who are more adaptable, authentic, and persuasive in the courtroom.Why Improv for Trial?Courtrooms are unpredictable. Witnesses say the unexpected, judges make sudden rulings, and jurors react in real time. Traditional preparation alone can’t prepare an advocate for every curveball. Improv for Trial trains lawyers to:Think on their feet and respond with confidence under pressureConnect authentically with jurors through presence, listening, and empathyTell compelling stories that resonate beyond facts and lawRead nonverbal cues and use body language and tone for maximum impactTransform nerves into energy, making advocacy more natural and powerfulThe CreatorsBrian Breiter: A nationally recognized trial lawyer with nearly 30 years in the courtroom, over $100 million in verdicts and settlements, two-time CAALA Trial Lawyer of the Year nominee, Lifetime Fellow of ABOTA, and a multi-year Super Lawyer. With 30+ years as a professional actor, Brian brings unmatched storytelling and stagecraft to trial work.Joseph Limbaugh: A professional actor, director, and teacher of improvisation for more than 30 years. He co-founded Dad’s Garage Theatre, directed programs at ACME Comedy Theatre, and taught at the New York Film Academy. His TV credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Scrubs, That ’70s Show, and more.The ImpactFrom new attorneys to seasoned litigators, participants leave Improv for Trial with sharpened instincts, stronger jury connections, and renewed confidence. It’s not just about being prepared — it’s about being ready for anything., Improv For Trial, 2025

Educational Background

• University of Florida, B.A. in English/Criminal Justice, 1992

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Our first workshop is coming up soon with Brian Breiter, Esq @lawbreiter @breiterlaw & Joseph Limbaugh @overdroid. Be on the lookout for the @caseanalysis promo. We will be making up together with you! Improv for Trial! Sign up now at CaseAnalysis.com for Oct. 22, 2020, @ 10:30 AM PDT Brian Breiter, Esq. (improv trial lawyer) and Joseph Limbaugh (super Improv guru) will conduct an Improvisation Training workshop for Trial Lawyers with real Trial Lawyers doing the exercises live! Come watch, learn and play.   Improvisational storytelling will transform how you approach Voir Dire, Direct/Cross Examinations and especially your Open & Closing. See you on our Zoom stage. FREE, Presenter/Creator, Improv for Trial, Case Analysis, Legal, 2025
• LEARN HOW TO CONNECT  • Become proficient at adapting to unexpected or unplanned situations by leveraging situational awareness and listening skills. • Develop a greater awareness of non-verbal communication, body language and tone to facilitate a deeper connection and understanding of people.  Excellent during depositions and jury selection. • Cultivate an understanding of improvisational narrative theory and the ability to create stories without preparation. Facts presented in a narrative structure are more compelling. • Overcome stage fright and become comfortable and relaxed when speaking in front of groups of people and strangers. • Apply comedy to connect with other people, communicate more entertainingly, and defuse situations. • Be more effective with Voir Dire, Direct and Cross-examination, Opening and Closing arguments.  • Network with other law professionals in a fun environment., Speaker Instructor, Improv For Trial, Trial Lawyer University, Personal Injury Trial Lawyers, 2021
• IMPROVISATIONAL NEGOTIATION: This highly interactive course takes a dynamic view of the negotiation process by introducing improvisation techniques and skills as an overlay to mediation. The improvisational orientation and approach to negotiation is characterized by adapting to a set of circumstances in a strategic yet unconventional way. The students will develop unique skills experientially through exercises and feedback that will assist in formulating new ideas and insights into negotiations. The goal of the course is to improve your ability to influence and persuade when that moment occurs in a negotiation where it becomes necessary to help parties shift their positions in order to make the deal. This course will blend theory with practice in an entertaining and informative environment. What you will learn: How to use improvisation to prepare for a negotiation techniques for managing difficult situations that usually result in impasse. The ability to think on your feet Leadership skills creating value for participants through the ability to adapt to the circumstances of the dispute Rescue routines that assist in moving the settlement discussion forward The ability to integrate storytelling into your repertoire, Professor, Improvisational Negotiation, Struass Institute, Pepperdine Law School, 2005
• Editor, Nova Law Review, Law Review Editor, 1995
• Professor, Improvisational Negotiation, Struass Institute, Pepperdine Law School, 2005
• Adjunct Professor, "Improvisational Mediation" to Fellow Lawyers, Pepperdine Law School, Adjunct Professor, 2016

Other Outstanding Achievements

• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) Life Fellow, Advocate Level, 2025
• Litigators Award, 2015
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2014

Honors

• Nominated for trial lawyer of the year by CAALA nominating committee 2 years in a row., Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee, CAALA, 2020
• ABOTA, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2017
• Mr. Breiter was nominated for trial lawyer of the year for Southern California by the consumer attorneys association of Los Angeles, Nominated Trial Lawyer of the Year, CAALA, 2019
• Top 5% of the Law School, Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Law Review, 1995

“I have known Brian for more than 20 years and worked with him on several cases. He is a brilliant trial attorney with a great manner with a jury.”

“Brian is a passionate and fierce advocate for his clients. In court, he finds creative ways to convey the harms his clients have suffered, which translates to outstanding results. I couldn't think of a more qualified individual to recommend.”

“He has been an incredible mentor. I've also tried cases with him. Great lawyer, great guy!”

“Brian is excellent in story-telling, his compassion for clients, and his competitiveness to get the best for his clients. Of course, his track record speaks for itself.”

“I am an estate and trust litigator. I have worked with Brian on more than ten cases and have referred my family members and close friends to him. I have also consulted him for his opinion on matters that affect my clients. He is brilliant, thorough and caring. He obtains amazing results for his clients. He is also a great person with excellent values.”

“BRIAN'S ADVOCACY FOR HIS CLIENTS IS UNPARALLELED. WITHOUT EXCEPTION, HE NEGOTIATES MAXIMUM RECOVERY OR TRIES THE CASE. I HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH BRIAN ON SEVERAL CASES OVER THE YEARS AND CAN PERSONALLY ATTEST THAT HE HOLDS HIS CLIENTS' INTERESTS ABOVE ALL ELSE.”

“AN OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AND PROFESSIONAL BEYOND ALL REPROACH.”

“Simply the best personal injury attorney in Los Angeles. Yes, he's that good.”

“Brian is one of the most creative lawyers I have ever met. He incorporates his training as an improvisational actor into his trial work to achieve tremendous results for his clients.”