Demetrios Papanikolas

Demetrios Papanikolas is a partner at Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles, California, with more than three decades of experience in litigation and settlement. Representing clients in various matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip-and-fall, premises liability and defective products, he has won many cases over the years. Serving clients in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, he advocates for them and helps them gain the compensation they deserve. 

After graduating from Vassar College, Mr. Papanikolas pursued his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. While at law school, he was recognized as a distinguished advocate in the Moot Court Honors Program. He has been licensed to practice in California since 1990 and in Maryland since 1994. Additionally, he is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and five other federal district courts, widening his reach.

Starting his career off as a civil litigation attorney at a business and construction law firm, Mr. Papanikolas gained experience in civil trial practice. Later, he transitioned to representing victims at a motorcycle injury firm, exposing him to other matters of personal injury. Ever since, he has been a relentless advocate for his clients in all injury claims. 

In addition to his practice, Mr. Papanikolas is an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Pasadena Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He is further affiliated with the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for his efforts towards securing jury verdicts that exceed $1 million. He holds numerous victories across multiple California counties, proving his dedication to securing justice and his resourcefulness in a trial proceeding.