Ryan D. Harris
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in San Diego, California
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 2001
Education: California Western School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026 Call today:
833-398-0215
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.
El Cortez, 702 Ash StreetSuite 10
San Diego, CA 92101 Visit website
In 2005, Ryan D. Harris established Harris Personal Injury Lawyers in San Luis Obispo, California, driven by a commitment to ensure that individuals who have suffered injuries and their families receive the same caliber of legal representation as large insurance companies.
Focusing on personal injury law, Mr. Harris has successfully resolved numerous cases, achieving impressive six-, seven-, and eight-figure settlements and verdicts. Among his notable achievements are a $21.5 million settlement in the case of D.L. v. HMS Construction, Inc., a $6.7 million jury verdict in Rittger v. The Cliffs, and a $13.3 million verdict in Rogers v. Storms.
Mr. Harris' academic journey began at Brigham Young University, where he majored in Spanish and minored in history. He then pursued his legal education at California Western School of Law in San Diego, graduating magna cum laude and serving as an editor for the California Western Law Review. His bilingual proficiency in Spanish was certified by the University of Salamanca in Madrid, Spain.
Licensed to practice in all California state courts, Mr. Harris is an active member of several prestigious legal organizations, including the Consumer Attorneys of California and the American Association for Justice. His early career involved clerking for a Superior Court judge and working with insurance defense firms, but his true passion lies in advocating for injured individuals against powerful insurance companies.
Mr. Harris' dedication and competence have earned him a perfect 10.0 score on Avvo and the highest peer-review rating, AV Preeminent*, through Martindale-Hubbell for a decade. Among many accolades, he has been honored with a Trial Star Award by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and recognized by the Daily Journal for achieving a Top Plaintiff's Verdict. Furthermore, the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have consistently recognized his firm in their "Best Law Firms" rankings from 2018 to 2023.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2001, California
Professional Webpage: https://harrispersonalinjury.com/ryan-d-harris/
Bar / Professional Activity
- North County Bar Lawyer Referral Service, 2009
- American Inns of Court, Barrister, 2009-Present
- San Diego Bar Attorney Referral Service (LRIS), 2009
- American Bar Association Member, 2002 - Present
- Orange County Bar Association, 2008
- Lawyers Referral and Information Service of SD County, Member, 2009-Present
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $13,284,363 jury verdict in the case of Rogers v. Storms et. al., 2009
- $2,000,000 settlement in the case of Lashlee v Huerta-Chicas, 2012
- $465,000 post trial settlement of judgment following $365,000 jury verdict, 2008
- $1,250,000 settlement in the case of Davis v. SDGE, 2010
- $725,000 settlement for client who was broad sided by a drunk driver
- $1,600,000 settlement in the case of Ealy v. Caltrans, 2010
- $ 21,500,000 Settlement for client who tripped on unsafe trolley tracks causing paralysis, 2016
Special Licenses / Certifications
- California license to practice law, 2001
Educational Background
- Brigham Young University, Major History, Minor Spanish, 1999
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Recipient of CASD's Outstanding Trial Attorney of the Year Award, 2010
Honors
- Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 3000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members., Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2010
- Super Lawyer, 2018-2023
- Selected by his peers as a “Top Attorney” (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) in the Personal Injury practice category
- The Verdict Club is an elite society of litigators that have been awarded verdicts and settlements exceeding one million dollars. This club was established to provide an independent, expert communication tool to highlight case results for clients and colleagues. Membership in The Verdict Club is coveted and reserved for only those lawyers who have a reputation of extraordinary verdicts. This esteemed group of professionals includes some of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the country. Member litigators are exceptional in their fields and span all practice areas including: personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, employment, malpractice, toxic substances, insurance, business litigation and class actions., Premier Trail Lawyer, The Verdict Club, 2009
- The award is given to San Diego based attorneys who obtain a significant civil jury trial victory. To win the award, attorneys must demonstrate ingenuity of counsel and conduct, as well as meet numerous other criteria., Outstanding Trial Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 2010
- Scholastic honor awarded to graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 87.50 or higher, Magna Cum Laude, California Western School of Law, 2001
Industry Groups
- Personal Injury Law
Office location for Ryan D. Harris
El Cortez, 702 Ash Street
Suite 10
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 833-398-0215
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026
