Steven M. Sweat
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Steven M. Sweat
Biography
Steven M. Sweat is an award winning personal injury attorney based in Los Angeles, California. He is the principal founding member of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC. The firm has been representing the victims of negligence and wrongdoing throughout California seek compensation for personal injury and wrongful death in a variety of contexts including but, not limited to auto accidents, bicycle mishaps, boating accidents, commercial and residential property accidents including slip and trip and falls and negligent security claims, dog bites, explosions and fires, motorcycle crashes, nursing home and elder abuse, railroad collisions, sexual assault and abuse claims, truck and big rig accidents, and a variety of other issues. Mr. Sweat has been named a "Personal Injury Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters News Service and Los Angeles Magazine for many, consecutive years, putting him in the top 5% of personal injury lawyer in the State of California. He is rated at the top of many other professional attorney rating systems including being a perfect 10.0 "Superb" in the AVVO rating system. Mr. Sweat came from a working class background and had to pay his own way through college and law school. He knows what it is like to struggle and to persevere and overcome obstacles. He is a fighter, through and through, and has been described as a "pit bull with a huge heart." He stands ready, willing and able to help anyone in need to obtain justice!
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Nursing Home Abuse
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - No fees charged unless and until money is recovered for you.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities Honorary Board Member (2014 - Current)
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Member (1999 - Current)
California State Bar  # 181867 Member (1996 - Current)
Publications
California Accident Attorneys Blog Justia
Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers and Injury Attorneys Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer (January 1, 2020)
Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Attorney Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer (January 1, 2020)
Awards
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The Litigator Award
Trial Lawyers Board of Regents 2015.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine 2017.0
Note: Rated among the top five percent of attorneys and lawyers in California practicing in the area of representing individuals injured or the families of those killed by negligent or wrongful acts.
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine 2015.0
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Top 100 Trial Attorneys
The National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury - Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine 2014.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury - Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters 2013.0
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Super Lawyer
Thomson Rueters 2012.0
Note: Elected a Super Lawyer for 2012 in the area of Personal Injury - Plaintiff.
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Top 100 Award
National Trial Lawyers 2019.0
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Excellence in Personal Injury Law
Lawyers of Distinction 2019.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service / Los Angeles Magazine 2016.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service/Los Angeles Magazine 2020.0
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Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff
Thomson Reuters News Service/Los Angeles Magazine 2019.0
Education
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California Western School of Law J.D.
Year: 1995
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Florida State University - Panama City campus B.S.
Year: 1992
Speaking Engagements
Headline Speaker, Circle of Legal Trust - Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 21, 2017, Circle of Legal Trust, Headline speaker talking about marketing a personal injury law practice using social media and other online marketing techniques.
Headline Speaker, Circle of Legal Trust - Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 21, 2017, Circle of Legal Trust, Headline speaker talking about marketing a personal injury law practice using social media and other online marketing techniques.
Certifications
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer: National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Websites
https://www.victimslawyer.com/steven-m-sweat.html
Steven M. Sweat's Website Profile
https://www.victimslawyer.com/
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC Website
https://www.elaborlaw.com/
Steven M. Sweat, APC, Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Website
https://www.elaborlaw.com/steven-m-sweat.html
Steven M. Sweat's Los Angeles Employment Website Profile
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Huntington Beach Office
7755 Center Ave, #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Los Angeles Office - MAIN OFFICE
11500 W Olympic Blvd, #400-488, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
West Covina Office
100 Barranca St, #250-A, West Covina, CA 91791
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Glendale Office
100 N Brand Blvd, #636, Glendale, CA 91203
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Ontario Office
3868 W Carson Street, #300, Torrance, CA 90503
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Palmdale Office
1607 E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550
Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Santa Fe Springs Office
12631 Imperial Hwy, #104, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670