Atty. Brian D. Chase
Brian Chase is the managing partner and senior trial attorney who heads up the firm’s litigation department. Legal Honors and Awards Mr.
Automotive Products Liability & More Attorney · Serving Newport Beach, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Brian D. Chase at a Glance
Brian D. Chase is a Managing Partner, Senior Trial Lawyer based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, class action, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian D. Chase
- Brian Chase is the managing partner and senior trial attorney who heads up the firm’s litigation department
- Legal Honors and Awards Mr. Chase was named Litigator of the Year, Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Litigator of the Year by the AIOTL, Top Plaintiff Lawyer, Daily Journal, Lawyer of the Year, Million Dollar Advocate,” American Academy of Attorneys $500M Club Best Law Firm, and dozens of other top-rated honors
- Brian is the 2023 Orange County Bar Association’s Tort and Trial Section Chair
- He was the former president of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the past president of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- He is a current member of ABOTA, which upholds the highest standards for trial attorneys
- In 2014, he was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in Products Liability by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Brian has been listed as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association since 2007
- He’s also been listed as the nation’s top one percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- He’s earned the title of Southern California SuperLawyers since 2006 and has been a Top 50 Orange County SuperLawyers for the past 15 years
- Brian is a board member of the Brain Society of California, which was established to help those who have suffered a serious traumatic brain injury
- He is also a member of the Trial Lawyer Institute and the Diversity Law Institute
- Author and Expert on Defective and Dangerous Products Mr. Chase published his book “Still Unsafe at Any Speed,” which deals with the auto industry and defective vehicles
- He released an update in 2019 titled “The Second Collision,” a follow-up about the catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths caused by auto defects
- He is a frequent lecturer nationwide on litigation-related topics
- He has been a frequent guest on radio and television, including appearances on “CBS Special Reports,” “Peter Jennings/World News Tonight,” “PBS”, “Fox 11 News,” and “America’s Best Lawyers.” Published Appellate Opinions Brian was the lead attorney on four crucial, precedent-setting appellate opinions: • Martinez-Mazon v
- Ford Motor Company (auto products defect case dealing with Forum Non-Conveniens) • Romine v
- Johnson Controls (auto products defects case dealing with consumer expectation test for proving defect) • Schreiber v
- Estate of Kiser (California Supreme Court case dealing with expert witness designations) • And Hernandez v
- State of California (dealing with governmental design immunity)
- Brian Chase is a passionate personal injury attorney who understands what you are going through and will protect your rights
- Brian focuses his efforts on auto defects and defective or dangerous products
- He’s made a name for himself by fighting some of the biggest corporate giants in the name of fairness to his clients
- Brian is the man for the job, from car defects to consumer products that fail to warn or harm
- Some of Brian Chase's Case Results $117,500,000, Consumer Class Action $38,650,000, Motorcycle Accident $24,700,000, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure $23,091,000, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure + MVA $16,444,904, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure $12,238,000, Auto Defect $10,591,098, Auto Defect: 15-Passenger Van Rollover $10,200,000, Auto Defect/Auto Negligence $10,030,000, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure $6,800,000, Auto Defect: Airbag Failure/Commercial Trucking Accident $6,777,258, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure $6,500,000, Auto Defect $6,400,000, Auto Defect: Airbag Failure $5,500,000, Auto Defect $5,500,000, Auto Defect – Seatback Failure $4,750,000, Auto Defect: Roof Crush/Rollover $4,250,000, Auto Defect: Defective Seatbelt $3,000,000, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure in a Rollover $3,000,000, Car Accident: Back Surgery $3,000,000, Auto Defect: Roof Crush/Rollover $2,815,958, Motor Vehicle Accident $2,500,000, Auto Defect $2,200,000, Defective Products $2,175,000, Defective Products $1,500,000, Auto Defect: Roof Crush/Rollover $1,500,000, Auto Defect $1,500,000, Roof Crush – Auto Defect $1,350,000, Seatback Failure – Auto Defect $1,000,000, Auto Defect: Seatback Failure 2014–2024: Best Lawyers in America Brian Chase was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession
- A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers
- For more than three decades, Best Lawyers lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere
- Brian Chase - Published Author With a Passion for Safety Brian Chase has released his latest version of his auto defect book titled Second Collision where he takes on the automotive industry as a follow up to Still Unsafe at Any Speed
- Brian discusses a variety of issues with today’s standards in motor vehicle safety and the dangers
- Please contact our office if you would like a copy
- Brian Chase is the author of “Still Unsafe at Any Speed“, a book about the automobile industry and the dangers it hides
- From wrongful deaths to catastrophic injuries, Brian Chase takes on the underbelly of the auto industry putting the mighty dollar before safety in his book on auto defects
- Brian co-authored “The Next Big Thing”, a road-map to the top trends from leading experts on navigating the new economy
- MCLE Certified in Auto Defects and Awards Brian Chase is in-house certified to teach the course “How to Identify Auto Defect Cases” with a 1.5 hour credit for your MCLE
- Brian Chase is a Top Attorney on .com and has a superior record in representing injured plaintiffs throughout California
- Awards and Honors • Former CAOC President • Former OCTLA President • 2023 Chair, Tort & Trial OCBA • 2023 OCBA Board of Directors Masters Division • Former Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee, CAALA • Two-time Trial Lawyer of the Year for Products Liability (OCTLA) • Trial Attorney of the Year, CAOC • 2020-2023 Top Plaintiff Lawyer, Daily Journal • 2024 Alumni Award – National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys • 2024 10 Best Attorneys, AIOPIA • 2023 Best of the Best • 2023 Advisory Excellence • 2024 Lawyer of the Year AIOLP • 2024 Top 10 – Attorney & Practice Magazine • 2024 Best Law Firms in America • 2024 Top Lawyer American Institute of Legal Advocates • 2024 Elite Lawyer • Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® • Top 25 Class Action Trial Lawyers • 2024 Top 10% Lawyers of Distinction • 2006-2024 SuperLawyers Honoree • 2024 Top 1% by the Natl
- Assoc. of Distinguished Counsel • 2024 Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers • 2024 Litigator of the Year by the AIOTL • 2024 America’s Top 100 Attorneys • 2024 Top 10 National Trial Lawyer High Stakes Litigator • 2019 Million Dollar Advocate • 2013 Top Attorney in OC Award • Prestigious Member of the $500M Club • Member of the American Institute of Legal Advocates • Board Member of the Brain Society of California • California Supreme Court and Appellate Court case winner • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, ATLA – Since 2007 • Top 50 Orange County Lawyers, SuperLawyers • Author, ‘Second Collision’ • Author, ‘Still Unsafe At Any Speed‘ • Author of numerous legal publication articles • National Speaker on Personal Injury and Product Defect Law • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America • LCA Order of Justitia • LCA Order of Certus
Practice Areas Explained
Brian D. Chase's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian D. Chase handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport Beach.
Wrongful Death in Newport Beach
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Personal Injury in Newport Beach
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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Class Action in Newport Beach
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Newport Beach
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Product Liability in Newport Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach 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.
Newport Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport Beach-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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Why Clients in Newport Beach Choose Brian D. Chase
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 Brian D. Chase's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, class action, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian D. Chase brings 33+ 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 class action, Brian D. Chase can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport Beach
A Newport Beach-based practice means Brian D. Chase 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 Brian D. Chase Handles in Newport Beach
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