Atty. Brian J. Panish

Atty. Brian J. Panish

Brian J. Panish is a lawyer practicing trial practice, catastrophic injury, plaintiffs personal injury and 24 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian J. Panish at a glance

Brian J. Panish is a Founding Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Panish Shea Ravipudi Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California (1984), Washington (2019), and Texas (2020). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law J.D. (—) and California State University, Fresno (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian J. Panish is a lawyer practicing trial practice, catastrophic injury, plaintiffs personal injury and 24 other areas of law
  • Brian received a degree from California State University, Fresno, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Brian practices at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Panish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Panish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brian J. Panish is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Truck Accidents

Brian J. Panish is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Brian J. Panish is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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. Panish is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brian J. Panish is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Los Angeles 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian J. Panish

Where is Brian J. Panish's law office located?
Brian J. Panish's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Panish Shea Ravipudi Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Panish handle?
Brian J. Panish focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian J. Panish practiced law?
Brian J. Panish has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Brian J. Panish go to law school?
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How can I contact Brian J. Panish for a consultation?
You can contact Brian J. Panish directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian J. Panish received?
Brian J. Panish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Southwestern University School of Law J.D.
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California State University, Fresno
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1984
Washington
Admitted: 2019
Texas
Admitted: 2020
Nevada
Admitted: 2022

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