Atty. Aaron Osten
Aaron Osten is a versatile and determined trial attorney whose practice centers around advocating for employee rights in cases of workplace harassment and whistleblower retaliation, as well as wrongful death, business litigation, and sexual abuse cases. With a remarkable track record of success in jury trials and negotiations, Aaron has secured in excess of $75 million for his clients.
Motor Vehicle & Transportation Accidents & More Attorney · Serving El Segundo, CA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Aaron Osten at a Glance
Aaron Osten is a Partner based in El Segundo, California, practicing at Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court Central District of California (2011). Educated at Loyola Law School J.D. Honors: Published works: “Privette Doctrine Ruling Has No Business Being Published”, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Dec. 29, 2016 (—) and San Diego State University B.A. English, with honors (—). Serves clients in El Segundo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Aaron Osten
- Aaron Osten is a versatile and determined trial attorney whose practice centers around advocating for employee rights in cases of workplace harassment and whistleblower retaliation, as well as wrongful death, business litigation, and sexual abuse cases
- With a remarkable track record of success in jury trials and negotiations, Aaron has secured in excess of $75 million for his clients
- One of Aaron's recent triumphs includes obtaining a $12.2 million jury verdict for a young woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury after slipping and falling down a concrete flight of stairs at an office building in Hermosa Beach
- In another significant victory, Aaron and his partner, Mark Quigley, secured a $2.1 million jury verdict and $3.2 million in attorney's fees in a whistleblower retaliation case against the County of Los Angeles on behalf of a vascular surgeon, Dr. Timothy Ryan, who exposed unnecessary surgeries performed for financial gain in a "kickback" scheme involving the medical device company Medtronic
- Furthermore, Aaron recently achieved a confidential settlement for an accomplished Hollywood actor severely injured while shooting a dangerous stunt on a production set
- Aaron's impressive results also include a $1.7 million settlement on behalf of an accomplished UCSD Professor struck by a vehicle while using a marked crosswalk near the UCSD campus, a seven-figure jury verdict and a confidential settlement on behalf of a cancer research doctor against City of Hope's Beckman Research Institute, a $5 million settlement in a legal malpractice case involving inadequate advice on SEC regulations, and a $4 million result on behalf of an employee who suffered paraplegia after being struck by falling machinery at a refinery
- Moreover, he achieved a multi-million dollar arbitration award for a woman who was struck by a defective elevator door and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- In a high-profile sexual harassment and wrongful termination trial involving celebrity yoga guru Bikram Choudhury, Aaron obtained a $7 million jury verdict that exposed Mr. Choudhury's horrific sexual misconduct and received national attention
- As a result of this trial, Aaron and the trial team received the "Elite Trial Lawyers" award in Employment Law from the National Law Journal
- Outside the courtroom, Aaron remains deeply committed to his passions, including surfing, endurance sports, and advocating for animal rights
- He shares his love for surfing by teaching U.S
- Veterans with disabilities, such as PTSD and anxiety, to surf
- Aaron has participated in the 32-mile open ocean traditional paddleboard race, the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, ten times
- Additionally, he dedicates his time to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, advocating for legislation against animal cruelty
- Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with Honors from San Diego State University, where he was part of the Collegiate National Championships-winning SDSU Surf Team
- He then pursued his J.D. at Loyola Law School, where he also studied Environmental Law and International Human Rights Law in Costa Rica during a summer program
- A member of the State Bar of California and admitted to the U.S
- District Court Central District of California, Aaron actively participates in professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and Consumer Attorneys of California
- His exceptional work has earned him several notable accolades, including being listed as a Super Lawyers Southern California attorney in 2023 and previously recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to 2021
- Best Lawyers also named him as one of the "Ones to Watch" for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023 in Product Liability Litigation- Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs
- Aaron's passion for legal issues extends to publishing extensively on various legal topics
- Notably, he authored a perspective article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal discussing a California State Supreme Court ruling rejecting a new broad exception to the long-standing Privette doctrine
- Aaron actively engages with the community as a board member of the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, which uses ocean therapy to treat and rehabilitate returning veterans suffering from PTSD
- Additionally, he serves on the Dinner Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Committee
- His commitment to the community and dedication to excellence make him a truly outstanding trial attorney
Practice Areas Explained
Aaron Osten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Aaron Osten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in El Segundo.
Wrongful Death in El Segundo
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Personal Injury in El Segundo
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in El Segundo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Aaron Osten is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in El Segundo
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Civil Litigation in El Segundo
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in El Segundo
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in El Segundo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
El Segundo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a El Segundo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in El Segundo Choose Aaron Osten
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Aaron Osten's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Aaron Osten brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Aaron Osten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in El Segundo
A El Segundo-based practice means Aaron Osten attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Aaron Osten Handles in El Segundo
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