Get to Know Attorney Gerald Agnew, Jr.
Co-founder and partner Gerald Agnew has successfully tried more than 100 civil jury trials for consumers and their families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death actions, including defective products, construction accidents, premises, bicycle and vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse and other acts of negligence.
Mr. Agnew is also an avid cyclist and co-founder of CalBikeLaw, a platform to educate and advocate for victims and their families who have been injured and killed in bicycle accidents. CalBikeLaw aims to prevent these accidents by creating public awareness of bike safety and bicyclists' rights, as well as rules and responsibilities on the road.
Learn more about Gerald and his journey in law, his cycling world championships and philanthropic work by reading this great article by Southbay.
Education
- Juris Doctorate: Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California; cum laude
- Bachelor of Arts
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
- Lawyer of the Year, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association
- Most Respected Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, California Lawyer
- Southern California Plaintiff Trial Lawyer of the Year, Verdictum Juris
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles
- Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
- Top 10 Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations & Memberships
- American Association for Justice, Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Diplomate
- Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles, Former President, and Member
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- South Bay Bar Association, Former President and Member
- Western Trial Lawyers Association, Former President
Recommendations
- I was involved in an accident when a truck pulled out in front of my motorcycle on my way home from work. At first, I was dealing with the responsible party's insurance company on my own but kept running into delay after delay. I had even started to receive collection notices for the medical bill...
- Agnew Brusavich handled my claim with excellence, integrity, persistence, and skill. I am a cyclist - and unfortunately had a life-changing interaction with an automobile. A fellow cyclist recommended that I contact Agnew Brusavich. I contacted this firm and I could tell at the very first meeti...
- When a car made an illegal U-turn directly in front of me, I collided with the vehicle and sustained injuries and property damage. I had heard of AgnewBrusavich from a number of other cyclists and contacted Gerry Agnew. Gerry took care of everything, from gathering medical records to getting my d...
- Agnew and Brusavich helped me so much after an injury from a car accident. I was shaken up from the experience but they made me feel so comfortable and truly showed they cared about my case. They are very accommodating and willing to answer any and all questions in a way I understood. Very gratef...
- After I and three others were hit by a pickup truck on a cycling trip, I wasn't sure how I would pay my medical bills. I was referred to Agnew Brusavich, and after meeting with Gerry I felt much better. He and his team handled all the communication between the insurance companies and opposing att...
- I was involved in an accident on the freeway when a car was sideswiped by a semi-truck and spun out in front of my motorcycle. I sustained serious injuries, some permanent, and others that have taken years to heal. My case was very complicated because there were multiple parties involved and made...
- Amazing work!! Fought for me through the very end. Got me what I deserved. So very thankful to the whole team.
- I was referred to AgnewBrusavich after being hit by a truck. The moment this happened the fear of medical bills, not being able to work, and replacing my damaged property was now a reality. As a teacher, not being able to work the summer was a financial nightmare, especially with medical bills bu...
- I was hit by a car while riding my bike and suffered multiple injuries. My bicycle and gear were also damaged in the accident. After a short analysis, I realized that dealing with the driver's insurance company would be a complicated process. A colleague highly-recommended AgnewBrusavich, and whe...
- Gerry Agnew and his staff took care of my motorcycle accident case above and beyond my expectations. Gerry was absolutely personally involved when necessary. I would recommend them if you have been seriously injured by someone else!