Atty. Samer S. Habbas

Atty. Samer S. Habbas

Samer S. Habbas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Samer Habbas & Associates , a California personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation.

Irvine Irvine 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Samer S. Habbas at a glance

Samer S. Habbas is a personal injury attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates PC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2006). Educated at Whittier College (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Samer S. Habbas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Samer Habbas & Associates, a California personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Habbas represents individuals and families in complex, high-exposure cases involving commercial trucking collisions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, and premises liability.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Habbas and his firm have recovered more than $380 million for injured clients throughout California. He is known for hands-on case leadership, early strategic investigation, and preparing each matter as though it will proceed to trial.

Representative Results
  • $11,000,000 – Commercial trucking catastrophic injury settlement

  • $4,007,015 – Psychological injury/sexual assault recovery

  • $3,450,000 – Motorcycle collision with tibial plateau fracture

  • $2,675,000 – Wrongful death premises liability case

  • $2,500,000 – Motorcycle wrongful death settlement

  • Multiple seven-figure recoveries in traumatic brain injury and severe orthopedic injury cases

  • Numerous policy-limit settlements in disputed liability and high-damage matters

(Representative results; outcomes depend on the facts of each case.)

Honors & Recognition
  • Best Lawyers® – Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs)

  • Southern California Super Lawyers® (multiple selections)

  • Recognized among Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements in California

  • Member, Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum®

In the News

Mr. Habbas’s work has been featured in major regional and national media, including:

  • ABC7 (Southern California)

  • KTLA (Los Angeles)

  • NBC & NBC San Diego

  • FOX 5 San Diego

  • KRON4 (Bay Area)

  • People.com, Yahoo News, MSN, and other national outlets

Community Involvement

Mr. Habbas and his firm actively support:

  • Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

  • Los Angeles Mission (Annual Thanksgiving Street Event)

  • UCI School of Law (Giving Day & scholarships)

  • Kids In Need Foundation

  • Justin Turner Foundation

  • Additional local food drives, toy drives, and youth initiatives throughout Southern California

Mr. Habbas remains directly involved in case strategy and client advocacy, guided by the firm’s longstanding principle: “Get Samer On Your Side.”

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Client testimonials and endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter. Every case is different, and results depend on the unique law, facts and circumstances of each case.

Practice Areas Explained

Samer S. Habbas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samer S. Habbas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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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 Irvine 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 Samer S. Habbas

Where is Samer S. Habbas's law office located?
Samer S. Habbas's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samer S. Habbas handle?
Samer S. Habbas focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Samer S. Habbas practiced law?
Samer S. Habbas has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Samer S. Habbas go to law school?
Samer S. Habbas earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
How can I contact Samer S. Habbas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Samer S. Habbas received?
Samer S. Habbas's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Whittier College
- 2006

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Admitted: 2006

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