Atty. Brian J. Malloy
Brian Malloy represents plaintiffs in state and federal courts in cases involving product liability, serious personal injury, wrongful death, elder abuse, consumer fraud and protection, select employment matters, class/collective actions, and appeals. Brian is admitted to the bars of California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, D.C., along with several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.
Profile Summary
About Brian J. Malloy at a glance
Brian J. Malloy is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Brandi Law Firm. Admitted to practice in California, United States, Nevada, United States, Arizona, United States, and District of Columbia, United States. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Oregon (BA, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Brian Malloy represents plaintiffs in state and federal courts in cases involving product liability, serious personal injury, wrongful death, elder abuse, consumer fraud and protection, select employment matters, class/collective actions, and appeals
- Brian is admitted to the bars of California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, D.C., along with several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court
- He has represented clients in all aspects of litigation, including successfully obtaining and opposing summary judgment motions, trials to verdict in California and Nevada state courts as well as federal court, post-judgment proceedings, and appeals
- The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization has certified him as an Appellate Law Specialist
- Examples of the results on behalf of his clients are listed below
- Brian has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2016-2026, to Super Lawyers (Northern California) for 2016-2026, and to Super Lawyers' Northern California Rising Stars for 2010-2014
- He was also selected as a Finalist for 2021 Consumer Attorney of the Year from the Consumer Attorneys of California
- Brian frequently authors articles on various aspects of litigation
- He serves as a volunteer General Counsel for The Tony Patiño Fellowship, a nonprofit organization that awards law-school scholarships at U.C
- Law San Francisco (formerly U.C
- Hastings), the University of Chicago and Columbia University
- Brian also serves on the Amicus Committee for the Consumer Attorneys of California
- Prior to joining The Brandi Firm, Brian served as a law clerk to the Honorable Melvin Brunetti of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- He attended the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly U.C
- Hastings), earning Order of the Coif, and graduating as Valedictorian
- Brian attended the University of Oregon, Robert D. Clark Honors College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude
- A native of Eureka, California where he graduated from Saint Bernard High School, Brian lives in San Francisco with his wife
- Areas of Practice · Product Liability · Severe Personal Injury/Wrongful Death · Elder Abuse · Class Actions · Consumer Fraud/Protection · Aviation · Employment · Appeals Bar Admissions · California · Nevada · Arizona · District of Columbia · U.S
- District Court Northern District of California · U.S
- District Court Eastern District of California · U.S
- District Court Central District of California · U.S
- District Court District of Nevada · U.S
- Court of Appeals 9th Circuit · U.S
- Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit · U.S
- Supreme Court Education University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly U.C
- Hastings) o Honors: Valedictorian o Honors: Order of the Coif o Honors: Tony Patino Fellow o Honors: Thurston Society o Law Journal: Hastings Law Journal, Member · University of Oregon, Robert D. Clark Honors College o B.A., Political Science o Honors: summa cum laude o Honors: Phi Beta Kappa o Minor: Business Administration
Practice Areas Explained
Brian J. Malloy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Malloy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Brian J. Malloy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Brian J. Malloy is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Brian J. Malloy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Brian J. Malloy
Where is Brian J. Malloy's law office located?
What practice areas does Brian J. Malloy handle?
Where did Brian J. Malloy go to law school?
How can I contact Brian J. Malloy for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Brian J. Malloy received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.