Russ W. Ercolani

Russ Ercolani first founded the law firm that became Westlake Injury Law in 2009.  Attorney Russ W. Ercolani has built his legal career helping injured people recover against insurance companies and major corporations for their personal injury claims. His prior experience defending some of the largest insurance companies in litigation of catastrophic losses gives him a distinct advantage in knowing how to most effectively and efficiently manage clients’ cases. Mr. Ercolani prides himself on giving the best legal representation possible with unparalleled personal service. Mr. Ercolani represents clients in all aspects of personal injury law including: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), Premises Liability (slip and falls, trip and falls), Rideshare Accidents (Uber, Lyft both as a passenger or third party), Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death.

Whether in jury trials, bench trials, administrative hearings, binding arbitration hearings, or appeals in state and federal courts throughout California, Mr. Ercolani has been successful in representing his clients.  Mr. Ercolani has secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements and judgments in favor of his clients.  When insurance carriers do not come into negotiations with fair and equitable offers to resolve his clients’ injury claims, Mr. Ercolani enjoys presenting the case to a jury. 

Mr. Ercolani also has extensive experience handling complex cases against government entities that are responsible for his clients’ injuries.  He has prevailed in complex governmental claim cases against The United States of America (a negligent Secret Service agent and other federal lands premises liability cases), the State of California (the California Highway Patrol negligent accidents and other state-owned land for premises liability and dangerous roadway design) and numerous counties and cities throughout California.

Mr. Ercolani believes every case must be prepared from the very beginning as if it will go to trial. Often insurance companies try to treat injured people unfairly. Having every case ready to present a jury ensures our clients have a reasonable opportunity to settle their cases before jury trial. By working closely with his clients to ensure that their cases are fully prepared, Mr. Ercolani can serve his client’s best interests.

Our focus is on ensuring our clients obtain the best medical care to recover and making the responsible parties and their insurers pay for our clients' injuries, losses and suffering.