Atty. Clay Robbins

Atty. Clay Robbins

Clay Robbins III is an attorney and shareholder in the Los Angeles office of Wisner Baum (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman). A third-generation California lawyer, Clay concentrates his practice on commercial transportation accident litigation and mass disasters.For more the 35 years, Clay has championed the rights of victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits across the nation stemming from major accidents involving aviation, boats, buses, trains, tractor-trailers and auto defects.Prior to joining Wisner Baum, Clay was a partner at the Los Angeles law firm

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Clay Robbins is an attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Wisner Baum PC. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (—, 1981) and University of California - Los Angeles (B.A. Psychology, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Clay Robbins III is an attorney and shareholder in the Los Angeles office of Wisner Baum (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman)
  • A third-generation California lawyer, Clay concentrates his practice on commercial transportation accident litigation and mass disasters.For more the 35 years, Clay has championed the rights of victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits across the nation stemming from major accidents involving aviation, boats, buses, trains, tractor-trailers and auto defects.Prior to joining Wisner Baum, Clay was a partner at the Los Angeles law firm of Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy for more than 20 years
  • He worked on many of the firms high profile catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
  • Among the many cases he handled, he successfully represented the plaintiffs in an aviation insurance bad faith action resulting in the recovery of over $9 million in compensatory and punitive damages.In a truck accident case, Clay successfully represented the heirs of a trucker who was killed in a highway accident involving another long-haul truck, obtaining a seven-figure resolution on behalf of his clients.Clay also represented the interests of a young woman who suffered life-changing injuries, including brain damage and hemiplegia, after her airbags failed to deploy when her vehicle was forced off the road and collided with a utility pole
  • An ensuing product liability case against the manufacturer of the airbag control module resulted in a multi-million-dollar verdict in favor of Clay’s client at trial, and then retained that judgment by successfully representing his client’s interests before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.Another transportation lawsuit against a major bus company and bus manufacturer resulted in Clay obtaining justice on behalf of passengers who sustained profound injuries in a devastating bus crash
  • The case concluded with a multi-million-dollar award for the represented parties.Clay has also worked on numerous boating accident cases
  • He has litigated personal injury and wrongful death cases for passengers injured on tour boats, pleasure craft, cruise ships, charter boats, and competitive fishing boats
  • He has also represented seaman injured on commercial ships
  • He is currently representing several passengers injured in Hawaii while on a lava boat that came too close to the active lava flow from the Kilauea volcano
  • Passengers were injured when lava bombs came raining down on them
  • Clay has extensive experience with federal and general maritime law.Throughout his career, Clay has received numerous honors and awards, as well as the coveted peer review rating of A.V
  • Preeminent (the highest possible rating for preeminent legal ability and ethics) from Martindale Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys
  • He has also been appointed Judge Pro Tem by the Los Angeles County Superior Court.In his free time, Clay enjoys traveling with his wife, Kimberly, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and running and fishing in the Pacific Northwest with his brother
  • Clay is also a diehard fan of UCLA athletics

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Clay Robbins's law office located?
Clay Robbins's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Wisner Baum PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Clay Robbins practiced law?
Clay Robbins has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Clay Robbins go to law school?
Clay Robbins earned their education at (—, 1981); (B.A. Psychology, 1978).
How can I contact Clay Robbins for a consultation?
You can contact Clay Robbins 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 Clay Robbins receiandd?
Clay Robbins's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

Loyola Marymount University
- 1981
B.A. Psychology
University of California - Los Angeles
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating - Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — California Regional Powerhouse, Law360 Regional Powerhouse Series, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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