Dordick Law Provides Expert Legal Services for Civil Lawsuits
Dordick Law Corporation is a law firm specializing in civil litigation. Over the years, Mr. Dordick has focused on building his practice in order to maintain a high quality legal service.
Since 1987, Mr. Dordick has emphasized quality work and careful case selection.
In 2025, Mr. Dordick announced the addition of 3 partners: John M. Upton, Christopher V. Bulone, and Dylan J. Dordick.
Gary A. Dordick in the News
Discover Dordick Law Corporation’s relentless pursuit of justice in a complex business liability case involving third-party criminal conduct. Our team’s tireless efforts and strategic litigation led to a $30 million settlement to support our client’s long-term care. This case reflects our commitment to holding powerful entities accountable and fighting for those who’ve been harmed.
Recognition
- Hall of Fame Inductee, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Champion of Justice Award, Loyola Law School
- Civil Advocate Award, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
- Consumer Attorney’s Trial Lawyer of the Year an unprecedented nine times
- Million Dollar Advocate Award
- Daily Journal Top Plaintiff Attorneys
- Daily Journal Top 100 Plaintiff Attorneys
- Bernard Jefferson’s Award of Excellence
- Who’s Who Award of Best Lawyer in America
- LA Magazine’s, Super Lawyer 2003 – 2018
- California’s Trial Lawyer of the Year award
Notable Verdicts and Settlements
- $2.28 BILLION – Jane Doe v. Fitzgerlad, Sexual Abuse
- $125 MILLION – Briones v. Zink – Verdict, Personal Injury
- $72.6 MILLION – Greene v. Driz – Verdict, Battery/Mild TBI and PTSD
- $55.3 MILLION – Steward v. Stratus Security Services, Inc. Verdict, Negligence
- $42.7 MILLION – Murillo v. U-Haul – Negligent Maintenance (Settlement)
- $36.1 MILLION – Rodriguez v. Doe – Verdict, Trucking/Negligence
- $31.5 MILLION – Griepentrog v. Banner Health, Medical Malpractice
- $31 MILLION – SOSA v. DJI Technology – Verdict, Personal Injury
- $30 MILLION – Brock v. Doe, Personal Injury (Settlement)
- $17 MILLION – Zesatti v. Doe Construction -Personal Injury/Auto (Settlment)
- $15 MILLION – Rodriguez v. City of LA – Verdict, Wrongful Death/Personal Injury
- CONFIDENTIAL – Anton Yelchin v. Fiat – Personal Injury/Product Defect (Settlement)
Dordick Law Joins Forces with Kottler and Kottler
Gary A. Dordick built his reputation day-by-day, case-by-case to become one of Los Angeles’s premiere personal injury law firms. Mr. Dordick attributes his success to the personal attention and the one-on-one approach he takes with each client. He firmly believes that lawyers should hold themselves to the highest ethical and moral standards; that a handshake and a man’s word means everything. With this philosophy, he has triumphed over corporate giants in Los Angeles, as well as in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. He’s taken on virtually every major insurance company and government agency.
Dordick Law Corporation has joined forces with the firm of Kottler and Kottler to ensure the same careful attention is paid to cases in pre-litigation. Donald Kottler started the firm in 1968, and his proud legacy carries on through his son Douglas Kottler and his team today.
Both firms believe no defendant is too big to see justice being served. If you are in need of an attorney, don’t wait to call.
Need a Trial Attorney for Your Case?
We have over 35 years of experience in civil litigation and more than 60 team members to help you on your next case. You can count on us to deliver.
Attorneys trust Gary A. Dordick, as demonstrated by his induction into the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, his receipt of the Civility Award from the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, and his election to the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles Board of Trial Advocates.
If you have a case and you’d like to associate with us, don’t hesitate to contact Dordick Law Corporation.
Awards and Recognition
Gary A. Dordick has held the record for the highest jury verdicts in numerous courthouses in California, including record-breaking verdicts of $2.25 billion verdict in Riverside County in California in 2023 that is believed to be the largest single-plaintiff compensatory damage personal injury verdict in history.
His $125 million dollar jury verdict in Ventura County in 2016 is believed to be the largest drunk driving verdict, sending a message to be heard around the world that drunk driving will not be tolerated.
Dordick Law Corporation also holds the record for the largest personal injury verdict in Arizona history – $31,550,825! That case was tried by Gary A. Dordick and partner Christopher V. Bulone.
And, in 2023, Gary A. Dordick and the Dordick family created an endowment at Loyola Law School for the purpose of increasing diversity in the legal profession. This led to the school renaming the advocacy building on campus to “The Dordick Family Trial Advocacy Building.”
Gary A. Dordick also makes significant contributions towards cancer research through the Dordick Trial College, held annually in May.
Featured Video
Anton Yelchin vs. Fiat-KTLA 5
Case Summary
Mr. Dordick holds a press conference for journalists from around the world announcing the filing of a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler motor company for a defective transmission which led to the untimely death of tremendously gifted and talented actor Anton Yelchin.
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MTA Bus Investigation – KCBS 2
Case Summary
Mr. Dordick is frequently interviewed about lawsuits against the bus transit district, MTA. At one point in time Mr. Dordick had one of the highest settlements ever against the MTA and has been considered an expert in litigation against transit companies.
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Takata Air Bag Death – KNBC 4
Case Summary
Mr. Dordick, the lawyer for a family of a SoCal man suing air bag maker Takata said he is certain he’d be alive today had his air bag deployed properly. According to the lawsuit and the medical examiner’s report obtained by NBC4, Devin Xu, 47, died from head injuries sustained “as a result of the deployment of an air bag,” citing a “metallic portion” that hit him in the face as it deployed.
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Gary Dordick – The Housewife & The Hustler
Interview
The “Housewife and the Hustler 2″, available on Hulu, is a follow-up to ABC News Studios’ 2021 documentary “The Housewife and the Hustler,” which examined the downfall of Tom Girardi. Once seen as a titan of law in Los Angeles, it was revealed that Girardi had allegedly stolen millions of dollars from his clients. Girardi was disbarred in 2022, and following bankruptcy his iconic building on Wilshire Boulevard was purchased by Gary Dordick to be the Los Angeles office of the Dordick Law Corporation.
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Gary Dordick – Bias Isn’t Bad; Not Finding It in Jurors Is
Mr. Dordick reflects on this topic with hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer in a podcast episode devoted to jury selection tips and lessons gained through his winning career. The founder of Dordick Law Corporation, Gary A. Dordick, shares stories from the courtroom, such as his early tendency to entertain prospective jurors at the expense of learning about them. He also shares his insights about using questionnaires and leveraging nuanced questions to reveal bias.
Beware of Fake Dordick Law Websites
Dordick Law Corporation handles personal injury and employment law cases. We do not offer immigration or other unrelated legal services.
We advocate for plaintiffs in the following cases:
- Sexual Abuse
- Motorcycle Collisions
- Auto Accidents
- Wrongful Termination
- Dog Bites
- Construction Site Accidents
- Product Defects
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Inadequate Security
- Food Poisoning
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Premises Liability
- Drowning
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Chemical Exposure
- Birth Injury
- Fetal Hypoxia
- Truck/Big Rig Accidents
- Employment and Labor
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
If you’re unsure whether a website or online listing is legitimate, please double-check the URL—our only official website is www.dordicklaw.com. If you come across anything suspicious, feel free to contact us directly and report the site to the FTC at www.ftc.gov/complaint.
Your trust and safety matter to us!
Dordick Law Corporation Is Here for You
At Dordick Law Corporation, we focus on Motorcycle Collisions, Car/Truck Accidents, Wrongful Termination, Dog Bites, Sexual Harassment/Rape, Construction Injuries, Product Defects, Medical Malpractice, Trip/Slip and Fall, Food Poisoning, Negligent Security, Chemical Exposure, Birth Injuries, and Pedestrian Accidents and we are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system.
Practice Areas
Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in handling a wide range of personal injury cases, including Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, PTSD, Amputation, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Back and Spine Injuries, Disc Injuries, Fusion, Fractures, Sexual Assault, Birth Injuries, and Pedestrian Accident cases. If you or a loved one has been affected by any of these severe injuries, do not hesitate to reach out to us for help. Contact us today or call us at (310) 551-0949 to schedule a consultation and begin the process of seeking justice and compensation for your suffering
