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Bruce M. Brusavich

Bruce M. Brusavich

Member
Location:
Torrance, California
Phone:
(310) 961-2426
(866) 968-2045
Fax:
(310) 793-1499
E-mail:
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Bruce M. Brusavich graduated from the Southwestern University School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate degree in 1980. He demonstrated his commitment to excellence from a young age. He has consistently done more than has been required of him -- an attitude he brings to each case.

Mr. Brusavich earned his A.S. in automotive engineering in a special 5-year high school/junior college program. He went on to earn his bachelor's degrees in political science from Cal State University at Los Angeles.

Under a special accelerated program at Southwestern (Southwestern's Conceptual Approach to Legal Education Program, or S.C.A.L.E.), which was an innovative approach to a legal education emphasizing the application of legal theories to practical skills, he was able to complete his law degree in just two years. He became a partner in the law firm of AgnewBrusavich at age 28.

Mr. Brusavich is tenacious, determined, and genuinely concerned for his clients. He is known for going the extra mile, spending whatever is necessary, using models and creative exhibits when relevant, and conveying to judges and juries the concern he has for the people he represents. Mr. Brusavich was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association (LATLA) in 1992 because of his outstanding work representing injured clients.

Mr. Brusavich is a highly active member of the legal community. He belongs to and has held leadership positions in a number of organizations, including Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) President, 2003; Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA) President, 1996; the Los Angeles County Bar Association; the American Association for Justice and Public Justice. He is often asked to lecture at Continuing Legal Education Programs, to testify before the legislature and serve as an expert witness.

Filled with energy, creativity, insight, and compassion, Bruce Brusavich is the ideal lawyer for your case. His experience, record of success, no-holds-barred approach to law, and dedication to his clients set him apart.

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Business Litigation
  • Elder Abuse
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Wrongful Death

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1980

Education

  • Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
    • J.D. - 1980
  • California State University, Los Angeles, California
    • B.A. - 1978
  • Don Bosco Technical Institute
    • A.S.

Published Works

  • Telephonic Appearances in Judicial Proceedings: Getting Closer to Judicial Acceptance, California Litigation, The Journal of the Litigation Section, State Bar of California, Vol. 23, Number 1, 2009
  • Preparing for Cross-Examination at Trial, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, November, 2006
  • Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck at Mediation, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, January/February, 2004
  • The Gray Davis Administration Comes to a Historic End, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, November, 2003
  • The Alliance For Better Business Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, July/August, 2004
  • Reforming Fast Track and Restoring Civility Between the Bench and Bar, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, May, 2003
  • Federal Tort Deform - MICRA for All, Justice for None, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, March, 2003
  • A Two-Year Statute of Limitations and Summary Judgment Reform, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum Magazine, October, 2002
  • Proving Economic Damages Without an Economist, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association Advocate, May, 1988

Representative Cases

Honors and Awards

  • "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers and American Lawyer Media
  • "Southern California Super Lawyers", Law & Politics Media Los Angeles Magazine
  • "The 100 Most Influential Attorneys in the State of California", Los Angeles Daily Journal
  • "Top 50 L.A. Lawyers Who Stand Out", Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Front page profile in the Los Angeles Daily Journal
  • "Trial Lawyer of the Year", Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • Southern California Trial Lawyer of the Year, Verdictum Juris
  • Among the Top 3,000 Plaintiff Lawyers, America by Law Dragon
  • 2005 Consumer Attorneys of California Edward I. Pollock Award, Outstanding Accomplishments on Behalf of Consumers, 2005
  • 2004 Consumer Attorneys of California Marvin E. Lewis Award, Guidance and Leadership of Consumer Attorneys of California, 2004
  • 2000 - Ted Horn Memorial Award, Consumer Attorneys Association of California, 2000

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Judicial Council of California Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee, Member, 2006 - Present
  • Los Angeles Superior Court AB 3300/3820 Committee, Member, 1992 - 2002
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Civil Central Improvement Task Force, Member, 1999
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Panel, Member
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Panel, Volunteer Arbitrators and Mediators
  • AB 2069 Subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, Member, 2001
  • South Bay Bar Association, Member
  • Consumer Attorneys of California, President, 2003
  • American Associates for Justice, Leader's Forum Member
  • Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles, President, 1996
  • America's Public Interest Law Firm, Public Justice
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate Member
  • 2003 Judicial Council Blue Ribbon Panel of Experts on the Fair and Efficient Administration of Civil Cases, Consultant

Pro Bono Activities

  • Member, Judicial Council AB 329 Task Force, 2001
  • Ten-Million Dollar Lawyer's Club