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View the full article here. The National Law Journal Brian Panish made his bones as a litigator in 1999, with a record-setting $4.9 billion personal injury and products liability verdict against General Motors Corp. for members of a family who suffered disfiguring burns when their 1979 Chevrolet Malibu was hit from the rear and the… read more

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Southern California Super Lawyers – February, 2005 From the Top 100 Los Angeles County Super Lawyers Brian J. Panish of Panish, Shea & Boyle, LLP was selected as a Top 10 Los Angeles County Super Lawyer for 2005. Super Lawyers magazine names attorneys in each state who received the highest point totals, as chosen by their peers and… read more

Jury Trials in The US – Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong Panel of Speakers The Honorable Ronald S. W. Lew , U.S. District Court, Central District of California The Honorable Zel Canter, Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Barbara, California Mr. John Coleman, Managing Partner, Coleman & Associates Mr…. read more

Los Angeles Lawyer – By Brian Panish and Kevin Boyle Separate choice of law analysis is required for each legal issue arising in a case. Brian Panish and Kevin Boyle are plaintiffs’ trial lawyers with [a law firm] in Santa Monica. They specialize in catastrophic products liability and punitive damages claims as well as business… read more

Daily Journal Extra October 27, 2003 Brian J. Panish Name Partner at a Santa Monica law firm – Panish in July obtained an $11.7 million settlement for families of three of the victims killed in a 2001 charter jet crash in Aspen, Colo. He also settled an Alaska Airlines case for families of six victims… read more

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Daily Journal Extra – By Katrina Dewey A few months back, the Johnnie question came up at an Algonquin gathering of high powered lawyers on Sunset Boulevard. The heated discussion that ensued came to mind on a beautiful autumn afternoon that was perfect for watching football and contemplating lawyers. Specifically, the 100 included in this… read more

Trial Magazine – Brian J. Panish July, 2002 To prevail at trial, a lawyer must present a simple, understandable case that makes a lasting impression with the jurors. But words are not enough. Studies show jurors remember only 15 percent of what they hear but up to 95 percent of information they see and touch…. read more

Daily Journal October 29, 2001 California Law Business Brian J. Panish – Partner at a Santa Monica law firm. A products liability litigator, Panish has won scores of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $55 million jury verdict in April against Continental General Tire. Panish proved the company liable for a tread-separation accident that rendered… read more

The National Law Journal- By Margaret Cronin Fisk When trial lawyers get together, they always tell war stories of cases they have won or trials that went sour. For most attorneys, there is either an even balance between victories and losses or a lamentable record of juries’ continually favoring the other side. In each city… read more