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Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP is proud to announce that the $46.475 million jury verdict in Jack Greener v. M. Phelps, Inc., et al. is now final. After the California First District Court of Appeal affirmed the jury’s verdict in full on December 31, 2024, Defendants sought review from the California Supreme Court and requested that… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP partner Erika Contreras has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2025 list of Top Women Lawyers. The annual list recognizes and honors the best 100 women lawyers practicing in the state of California. In the Daily Journal profile featuring Ms. Contreras, the 16-year attorney says she was drawn to personal injury law because it provided… read more

PSR partner Erika Contreras has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of the region’s most influential women legal professionals, Women of Influence: Attorneys for 2025. READ THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT The attorneys honored in this special supplement have been recognized for exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish, Tom Schultz, and Alex Behar obtained a $37,025,000 settlement for an injured motorcyclist, pursuant to a high/low agreement with defendants, that was finalized just minutes before a jury delivered a $27,727,630 verdict in the matter. Plaintiff Michael LaPlante and his wife were represented in the case… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Jesse Creed, Brian J. Panish, and Hunter Norton have been named recipients of the 2025 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award by the Daily Journal for their work on Garcia v. Newport-Mesa Unified School District. This is the fifth consecutive year attorneys with Panish | Shea… read more

For the second consective year, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is honored to be named to The National Law Journal’s list of Elite Trial Lawyers finalists in the Catastrophic Injury category. The Firm was thrilled to be the winner in this same category in 2024. The awards for Elite Trial Lawyers “recognize law firms’ outstanding… read more

On May 2, 2024, Yong Yang was experiencing a mental health crisis that was captured on bodycam when he was fatally shot at his parents’ home by Los Angeles Police Officer Andres Lopez. On the one-year anniversary of Yong’s tragic death, his family continues to mourn their loss and demand answers from the LAPD, as… read more

Every year, car accidents injure and kill thousands of victims. If you or a loved one gets involved in a car accident in California, you must determine who is at fault before you can file an insurance claim under the state’s fault-based law. Determining fault may take an investigation and assistance from a car accident… read more

Understanding right-of-way laws in California is critical for the safety of all roadway users. The right-of-way is the legal right to proceed or move forward in traffic without having to stop for other motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians. Knowing and obeying the rules about who has the right-of-way in California can help you stay safe and… read more

Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are a popular way to get around Los Angeles due to the many available rentable options. Many people use e-scooters without knowing or understanding the laws surrounding these vehicles, however, which can put them at risk of colliding with motor vehicle traffic. Learn the basics of California’s electric scooter laws to… read more

A car accident in Los Angeles could cause substantial motor vehicle damage that makes your car undrivable. If the damage is light to moderate, you may question whether your vehicle remains roadworthy. Whether or not you should continue to drive your car after a crash depends on the extent of the damage and legal considerations…. read more

All 50 states require valid driver’s licenses or learner’s permits to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Although it is illegal, many people operate vehicles without valid licenses in California each day. An insurance claim filed after a collision involving an unlicensed driver can be more challenging to navigate. You may need assistance… read more