Jake Douglass
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Los Angeles, California
Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in California since: 2013
Education: Loyola Law School Los Angeles
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With his unwavering commitment to providing respite to his clients, Jake Douglass has focused his practice on representing personal injury clients. Working from Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles, California, he handles all personal injury matters, including wrongful death, product liability, truck accidents, construction site injuries and defective products. Each case is approached with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved, ensuring that clients receive suitable compensation for the injuries sustained.
With an extensive track record of successfully managing hundreds of personal injury cases, Mr. Douglass possesses the required skills and experience to advocate effectively for individuals seeking justice in the aftermath of unforeseen adversities. His dedication to client service is unwavering, as he strives to provide not only legal representation but also emotional support, ensuring that each client feels heard and valued throughout the legal process.
Having completed his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Douglass pursued his law degree at Loyola Law School. After earning his Juris Doctor in 2012, he was admitted to The State Bar of California in the following year. Since starting his practice, he has chaired various cases and won settlements for his clients. Notably, he represented plaintiffs in William Ochoa v. County of Los Angeles and won a $513,500 verdict on their behalf.
Mr. Douglass has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 2025 and has earned a spot among the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he has received nominations for several prestigious awards from consumer attorney groups, which affirm his commitment to effective advocacy. He is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. His “Superb” rating on Avvo stands as a testament to his commitment to quality service.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2013, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.jacobyandmeyers.com/about/partners/jake-douglass...
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $575,000 settlement for minor plainitff against restaurant that spilled hot food on her causing second degree burns, 2019
- $1,500,000 settlement in slip and fall case at movie theater where plainitff broke her hip, 2019
- $650,000 settlement in contested liability wrongful death case involving a truck versus pedestrian on a freeway, 2019
- $1,000,000 settlement against United States for contested liability wrongful death case involving Us Postal Service truck, 2019
- $513,500 verdict for low speed car accident against County of Los Angeles, 2019
- $850,000 settlement for slip and fall injury against hospital where plaintiff broke her femur, 2019
- $2,000,000 settlement in motor vehicle accident in San Bernardino County (confidential settlement), 2018
- $950,000 Auto v. auto case Settlement, 2016
- $750,000 Premises liability (dangerous window) Settlement, 2016
- $2,000,000 (policy limits) Wrongful Death (Trucking case) Settlement, 2016
- $2,140,000 Auto v. auto Verdict, 2016
- $200,000 Mishandling of Remains Settlement, 2016
- $1,800,000 Auto v. auto Settlement (multiple defendants), 2016
- $750,000 Premises Liability (automatic door) Settlement, 2016
- $6,000,000 Premises liability (elevator) Settlement, 2016
- $5,025,000 Wrongful death (premises liability) Settlement (post-verdict), 2017
- $30,000,000 Trucking case Settlement, 2016
- $2,800,000 Auto v. bicycle Settlement, 2016
- $725,000 Auto v. Pedestrian Settlement, 2016
- $4,000,000 Premises liability (dangerous gate) Settlement, 2016
- $6,500,000 Vehicle v. motorcycle Settlement, 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Helped pro bono client obtain asylum through U.S. Immigration courts, 2016
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Each of the distinguished Top 40 under 40 members strives to encompass the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best lawyers in America., 2018 Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- Nominated for CAOC's Street Fighter of the Year award based on my work on a pro bono immigration case, helping a young woman facing violence in Guatemala seek asylum in the United States., CAOC Street Fighter of the Year (Nomination), CAOC, 2017
- Nominated, along with other members of the trial team, for work on a trial resulting in a $160.5 million dollar verdict after a young man was assaulted by security guards at a Las Vegas nightclub resulting in a traumatic brain injury., CAOC Attorney of the Year (Nomination), CAOC, 2017
Office location for Jake Douglass
2000 Ave of the Stars
Suite 1150S
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 844-431-9848
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2025