Shane Hapuarachy
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Los Angeles, California
Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 2010
Education: Loyola Law School Los Angeles
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Shane Hapuarachy serves as a partner at Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers, in Los Angeles, California, where his practice is devoted to representing individuals and families whose lives have been altered by wrongful death and catastrophic injury. His work is marked by a dedication to fairness, a sharp strategic approach and a commitment to ensuring that those he represents are given the opportunity to rebuild after a profound loss.
Mr. Hapuarachy approaches every case with the same determination that defines his broader outlook on life. He believes in combining careful preparation with bold advocacy, often taking calculated risks that have resulted in outcomes far exceeding client expectations. Over the course of his career, he has secured multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements, demonstrating his ability to stand firm against powerful opponents.
Before joining Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers, Mr. Hapuarachy was a partner at another private firm, where he successfully tried and resolved numerous high-stakes matters. His record includes jury verdicts that greatly surpassed early settlement offers, underscoring his persistence and refusal to accept less than what his clients rightfully deserve.
Mr. Hapuarachy’s academic path laid the foundation for his career in law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, where he graduated with a Public Interest Scholarship. Prior to law school, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles, completing both a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a master’s degree in public policy.
Beyond his practice, Mr. Hapuarachy remains actively engaged in advancing justice. He lends his time and voice to organizations that protect vulnerable members of society and maintains memberships in respected professional associations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
Mr. Hapuarachy’s competitive spirit extends well beyond the courtroom. Rated “Very Good” on Avvo, he continues to balance professional accomplishments with personal passions, embodying resilience, advocacy and integrity.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Civil Rights, Elder Law, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death
- 30% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Civil Rights
- 20% Elder Law
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.jacobyandmeyers.com/about/partners/shane-hapuara...
Bar / Professional Activity
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- California, 2010
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Davies v. L.A. Checkercab - $1,300,000, 2016
- Mid Six-Figure Settlement (Confidential) – Medical malpractice settlement arising from a delay in the diagnosis of HIV (April 2016)
- Verdict: $1,300,000 – A non-impact taxi-cab v. motorcycle accident (May 2016)
- Verdict: $1,006,000 – Medical malpractice case arising from a lack of informed consent regarding a hysterectomy (October 2016)
- Mid Seven Figure Settlement (Confidential) – the case was a negligence case involving a pedestrian hit by a slow-moving vehicle (February 2017)
- Verdict: $2,000,000 – a Civil Rights/Section 1983 case involving a claim of excessive force against the LAPD regarding a fatal shooting. (March 2017)
- Verdict: $1,190,000 – a construction defect case involving an injury to an elderly woman who was injured due to a negligently installed wheelchair ramp. (February 2019).
- Mid Seven Figure Settlement (Confidential) – a medical malpractice case that settled 10 days into trial involving a hospital’s failure to adequately monitor a stroke patient. (July 2019)
- Verdict: $9,100,000 – a premises liability case involving a critical injury at an apartment complex caused by the landlord’s failure to install a handrail. (January 2020)
- Settlement $7,556,000 – a settlement against a public agency for negligent design of a public thoroughfare that resulted in a critical injury. (June 2020)
- Confidential - $450,000 - Autoaccident personal injury settlement., 2017
- Confidential - $225,000 - Medical malpractice settlement involving the delayed diagnosis of HIV., 2016
- Werner v. Bender - $1,000,006, 2016
- Veridct - $2,000,000. A Civil Rights/Section 1983 case involving a claim of excessive force against the LAPD regarding a fatal shooting
Honors
- Graduate of CAALA Trial School Academy, 2015
- Southern California Super Lawyers, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, 2025
- Rated by Super Lawyers
Office location for Shane Hapuarachy
2000 Ave of the Stars
Suite 1150S
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 888-522-6291
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- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2020