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The National Trial Lawyers : Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and / or criminal defense trial lawyers . It is our mission to promote a unique and professional networking opportunity for trial lawyers , while developing progressive ideas to pursue justice for those injured by the negligence of others , to educate the public about the importance of access to courts that are free of bias and undue influence , and to protect the American right of trial by jury .
TOP100TRIALLAWYERS
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The National Trial Lawyers : Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and / or criminal defense trial lawyers . It is our mission to promote a unique and professional networking opportunity for trial lawyers , while developing progressive ideas to pursue justice for those injured by the negligence of others , to educate the public about the importance of access to courts that are free of bias and undue influence , and to protect the American right of trial by jury .
STEPHEN GARCIA Garcia & Artigliere • Long Beach , California
What was the first job you had ? 12 years old pumping gas at a shell station on Santa Monica boulevard
What ’ s your proudest moment as a trial lawyer ? Winning my first elder abuse case in 1991
I attribute my success to … hard work optimizing moderate , at best , talent .
What is your most notable verdict or settlement ? 36.4 million dollar result for a wonderful young mother whose stroke symptoms were callously ignored
What is your fantasy job ? Pro surfer , but I ’ m horrible at it .
What is your guilty pleasure ? Life
What do you like to do in your time off ? Snow ski
What ’ s your favorite hobby ? Snow skiing
What ’ s one word that describes you ? Intense
What keeps you awake at night ? Nothing What newspaper do you generally read daily ? LA Times
What advice would you give a young attorney ? Work hard focusing on your clients rather than your self interest
How do you relax ? Snow ski
What ’ s your most embarrassing moment in life ? So many ... there is not just one .
Stephen M . Garcia represents victims of elder and nursing home abuse and is known as one of the leading civil litigators in the country . He is Senior Partner at Garcia & Artigliere , where the firm ’ s practice is focused on elder abuse , nursing home abuse , and wrongful death of the elderly . Serving Los Angeles County and other cities nationwide , Garcia has served as counsel in litigation leading to over $ 1.25 billion in compensation awarded to afflicted parties and consumers across the United States . These cases involved insurance bad faith , medical malpractice , elder abuse , nursing home abuse , and products liability .
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