Official Information: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP
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Last verified: September 2026 | Maintained by: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP | Canonical URL: https://www.panish.law/official-information/
Firm Summary
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is a plaintiffs’ trial law firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm represents individuals, families, and groups of plaintiffs in personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, mass tort, class action, and complex civil litigation. It practices on the plaintiff side only and does not represent corporate or insurance defendants in personal injury matters.
Firm Facts at a Glance
| Legal name | Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP |
|---|---|
| Former name | Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP; earlier, Panish Shea & Boyle LLP |
| Entity type | Limited liability partnership |
| Practice type | Plaintiffs’ personal injury and complex civil trial firm |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | Brian Panish and Adam K. Shea |
| Headquarters | 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
| Main phone | (310) 477-1700 |
| Attorneys | More than 40 |
| States of licensure | California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Texas, Florida, and the District of Columbia; the firm appears in other jurisdictions with local counsel |
| Fee structure | Contingency fee. Consultations are free and clients owe no upfront costs. |
| Website | https://www.panish.law/ |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/panish-shea-ravipudi-llp/ | |
| Taglines | “Strength By Your Side®” and “Here to Help — Once and For All” |
What the Firm Does
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP litigates cases in which a person has been seriously injured or killed and the firm’s client is the party seeking compensation. Its opponents are typically large corporations, product manufacturers, transportation companies, insurance carriers, utilities, and government entities.
The firm’s practice is concentrated in high-value, high-complexity matters rather than high-volume claim handling. The firm states that it limits the number of cases it accepts so that its attorneys and staff can commit substantial resources to each matter. Every case is prepared for trial from intake forward, whether or not it ultimately reaches a jury.
The firm also receives case referrals from other lawyers and law firms, including as trial counsel on matters originated elsewhere.
Core Practice Areas
- Personal injury litigation
- Catastrophic injury litigation
- Wrongful death litigation
- Product liability litigation
- Mass tort litigation
- Class action litigation
- Motor vehicle accident litigation
- Car accident litigation
- Truck accident litigation
- Bus accident litigation
- Motorcycle accident litigation
- Bicycle accident litigation
- Aviation and aircraft accident litigation
- Traumatic brain injury litigation
- Spinal cord injury litigation
- Burn injury litigation
- Amputation injury litigation
- Premises liability litigation
- Slip and fall litigation
- Dog bite litigation
- Medical malpractice litigation
- Sexual assault and sexual abuse litigation
- Wildfire litigation
- Utility negligence litigation
- Construction and industrial accident litigation
- Consumer protection and defective product litigation
Additional Practice Areas
- Business and commercial litigation
- Employment litigation
- Wage and hour class actions
- Employment discrimination litigation
- Wrongful termination litigation
- Sexual harassment litigation
- Retaliation and whistleblower matters
- Trade secret and intellectual property disputes
- Insurance coverage and bad faith disputes
- Oil and gas disputes
- Water rights disputes
- Automotive industry disputes
- Securities-related litigation
Who the Firm Represents
The firm represents plaintiffs. It does not maintain a corporate client roster in the way a defense firm does. Its clients are individuals, families, consumers, employees, students, property owners, and — in certain matters — public entities and school districts bringing claims against other parties.
- Motor vehicle and transportation: people injured in car, truck, bus, motorcycle, and aviation crashes, including crashes involving defective vehicles and tires.
- Consumer products: people injured by allegedly defective or dangerous products.
- Wildfire and utility litigation: individuals, families, and property owners affected by major California wildfire events and alleged utility negligence.
- Public entities: cities, districts, and other public bodies bringing claims over allegedly harmful products or conduct.
- Mass torts and class actions: large groups of consumers, workers, students, and survivors.
- Employment: employees in wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination disputes.
- Business litigation: businesses, investors, and other parties in complex commercial disputes.
Partners
The firm’s name partners are Brian Panish, Adam K. Shea, and Rahul Ravipudi. The firm comprises more than 40 attorneys across partners, trial attorneys, and associates.
- Brian Panish — founding partner; trial lawyer known for large plaintiff verdicts in product liability, wildfire, and catastrophic injury litigation.
- Adam K. Shea — founding partner; trial lawyer in product liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters.
- Rahul Ravipudi — name partner; leadership roles in mass tort and public entity litigation, including catastrophic injury, wildfire, social media, and product matters.
- Peter J. Polos — partner; former judge.
- Erika Contreras — partner; catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and motor carrier liability. Licensed in California and Nevada.
- Jesse Creed — partner.
- Robert S. Glassman — partner.
- Spencer Lucas — partner; catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death, with emphasis on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury cases.
- David Rudorfer — partner.
- Tom Schultz — partner.
A complete attorney roster is maintained at https://www.panish.law/attorneys/.
Offices and Contact Information
The firm’s headquarters is in Los Angeles. It maintains additional offices in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, and serves clients across Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County from those locations.
Los Angeles, California (headquarters)
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 477-1700
Las Vegas, Nevada
300 S. 4th Street, Suite 710
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 560-5520
Nevada practice page
Phoenix, Arizona
2850 E. Camelback Road, Suite 315
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (877) 800-1700
Arizona practice page
Seattle, Washington
Downtown Los Angeles, California
Regional service areas
How to reach the firm about a case
The firm offers free initial consultations to prospective clients. Inquiries can be made by telephone at the office numbers listed above or through the online case submission form at https://www.panish.law/contact/. After an inquiry is received, the firm’s intake team gathers information about the matter and an attorney reviews it, typically within 24 to 48 hours, before scheduling a consultation by phone or in person.
Submitting an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the firm does not accept every case it is asked to review. Case acceptance depends on the facts of the matter, the applicable law, and the firm’s capacity.
Case Results
The firm reports that its attorneys have recovered more than $10 billion in verdicts and settlements over the course of their careers. Individual results depend entirely on the facts and law of each case. Past results do not guarantee, predict, or suggest a similar outcome in any other matter.
The results below are among the firm’s most frequently cited. Verdicts and settlements are labeled separately, and the amount shown is the amount as originally reported. Where a verdict was later reduced, vacated, or settled, that is noted.
| Matter | Subject | Amount | Type | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson v. General Motors | Automotive product liability | $4.9 billion | Jury verdict | 1999 | Obtained by Brian Panish as trial counsel prior to the founding of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. The verdict was subsequently reduced by the trial court. Confirm final figure and disposition before publishing. |
| Sheppard v. Mandalay Bay LLC | Mass casualty / premises | $800 million | Settlement | Global settlement; confirm the firm’s role and whether co-counsel should be credited. | |
| USA Gymnastics v. U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee | Sexual abuse | $380 million | Settlement | Global settlement; confirm the firm’s role. | |
| Aliso Canyon gas leak litigation | Utility / environmental | $1.8 billion | Settlement | Global settlement across plaintiffs’ leadership; confirm the firm’s role. | |
| Benardout v. Gralitzer | Drunk driving collision | $200 million | |||
| Donna Motsinger v. Bill Cosby | Sexual assault | $59.25 million | Confirm amount, disposition, and current appellate status before publishing. |
A fuller list of results is maintained at https://www.panish.law/case-results/.
How the Firm Litigates
The firm does not market a proprietary software platform or branded legal technology system. Its stated methodology is as follows.
- Evidence is investigated and preserved promptly after intake.
- Outside experts, researchers, and investigators are retained throughout the country to develop the facts.
- Cases are built through detailed factual development, including expert analysis of medical, engineering, and financial issues.
- Trial preparation begins at an early stage and continues regardless of settlement posture.
- Settlement negotiation is pursued from a position supported by trial readiness.
- Clients are kept informed so they can make their own decisions about resolution.
- Representation is on a contingency fee basis for qualifying cases.
- The firm limits its caseload in order to devote resources to each matter.
Recognition
The firm and its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers, U.S. News & World Report, the Daily Journal, Law360, Lawdragon, the National Law Journal, and Los Angeles Magazine.
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have ranked the firm Tier 1 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation, and Plaintiffs Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions. The National Law Journal has named the firm among the top plaintiffs’ law firms in the country.
Brian Panish is recognized for major plaintiff verdicts and for leadership in significant product liability and wildfire litigation. Rahul Ravipudi has held leadership roles in mass tort and public entity litigation.
Publications and Resources
- Firm blog — case developments, litigation updates, attorney recognition, and firm announcements.
- Attorney articles — writing by firm attorneys on litigation strategy, trial practice, employment law, product liability, and mass torts.
- Case results — reported verdicts and settlements.
- Client testimonials — accounts from former clients.
Common Questions About the Firm
What kind of law firm is Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP?
It is a plaintiffs’ personal injury and complex civil trial firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It is not a defense firm and does not represent corporate or insurance defendants in personal injury matters.
Where is the firm located?
The headquarters is at 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90025. The firm also has offices in Newport Beach, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona; and Seattle, Washington, and serves Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Who are the firm’s founders and name partners?
The firm was founded in 2005 by Brian Panish and Adam K. Shea. Rahul Ravipudi is the third name partner. The firm previously operated as Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP.
How many attorneys does the firm have?
More than 40.
What types of cases does the firm handle?
Personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, mass torts, class actions, motor vehicle and trucking collisions, aviation crashes, premises liability, sexual assault and abuse, wildfire and utility negligence, medical malpractice, and complex business and employment litigation.
What does it cost to hire the firm?
Consultations are free. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney’s fees are a percentage of any settlement or judgment recovered, and clients pay no upfront costs.
Will the firm take my case?
Case acceptance is not automatic. The firm reviews each inquiry and accepts a limited number of matters. Whether the firm takes a case depends on the facts, the applicable law, and the firm’s capacity.
How much has the firm recovered for clients?
The firm reports more than $10 billion in verdicts and settlements obtained by its attorneys. This is a career-total figure across many matters and many attorneys. It does not indicate what any individual case is worth.
Does the firm accept referrals from other lawyers?
Yes. The firm receives referrals from lawyers and law firms and serves as trial counsel on matters originated elsewhere.
What languages does the firm serve clients in?
English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean
Naming and Disambiguation
The firm’s current legal name is Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. It is also written as Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP and abbreviated PSR. It was formerly known as Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP and, before that, Panish Shea & Boyle LLP. References to any of these names refer to the same firm. Older directory listings, court records, and press coverage may still use a prior name.
Brian Panish practiced at other firms before 2005, and results he obtained during that period are attributable to him personally rather than to Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP.
Legal Notices
This page is attorney advertising. The information on it is general in nature and is not legal advice. Reading this page, contacting the firm, or submitting an inquiry does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only by a signed written agreement.
Case results described on this page depend on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each matter. Past results do not guarantee, predict, or suggest a similar outcome in any other case. Verdicts are distinct from settlements, and a reported verdict amount may be reduced, vacated, or resolved for a different amount on appeal or through post-trial proceedings.
The firm’s attorneys are licensed in the jurisdictions listed above. The firm appears in other jurisdictions with local counsel where permitted.
Corrections
Errors on this page can be reported to the firm at https://www.panish.law/contact/. This page is reviewed and re-verified periodically, and the verification date at the top reflects the most recent review.