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Brian L. Williams

Managing Partner

Brian Williams is an accomplished trial lawyer who has served as lead counsel in high-stakes trials throughout the State of California. Recently recognized by the Daily Journal as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer for 2024, Mr. Williams focuses his practice on cases involving sexual abuse, physical assault, serious injury or wrongful death, and employment disputes. Many of Mr. Williams’ cases garner significant press attention across major media outlets, and he is regularly featured on television and in news publications. When the circumstances call for it, Mr. Williams takes great pride in bringing needed attention to the important cases filed by his clients.

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Mr. Williams is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges reserved for attorneys with a wealth of trial experience who uphold the highest standards of integrity, civility and professionalism. He has also served as a Speaker at the College of Trial Advocacy program presented by the Orange County Bar Association, which is designed to teach other lawyers the skills necessary to become an effective trial lawyer.

In addition to his prowess as a trial lawyer, Mr. Williams is a skilled negotiator who regularly represents his clients in mediations and other settlement discussions.  Mr. Williams has obtained substantial monetary settlements on behalf of his clients, including multiple seven-figure settlements on behalf of survivors of sexual assault. Many of his most recent settlements were reached with some of California’s largest public schools, private schools, colleges, religious establishments, and police departments. Several of these successful settlements have been featured in the media.

Mr. Williams has extensive experience handling cases involving traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other significant orthopedic injuries/fractures. In these cases, Mr. Williams capitalizes on his years of experience with insurance companies and adjusters, using his expertise to reach the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Williams also has a deep understanding of how public entities operate and make decisions, giving his clients an advantage when it comes to litigating against these large institutions.

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Brian Williams discusses sexual assault at Santa Margarita High School with ABC 7

Brian Williams discusses recent Mater Dei Hazing lawsuit on NBC News Los Angeles.

Brian Williams discusses recent Mater Dei Hazing lawsuit on NBC News Los Angeles.

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Brian Williams discusses Mater Dei Hazing lawsuit on NBC News Los Angeles.

Brian Williams is interviewed about the recent hazing lawsuit against Mater Dei High School on ABC news.

Brian Williams is interviewed about the recent hazing lawsuit against Mater Dei High School on ABC news.

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Brian Williams discusses hazing lawsuit against Mater Dei High School on ABC news.

Brian Williams discusses new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei’s football program on CBS Los Angeles.

Brian Williams discusses new allegations of sexual assault in Mater Dei’s football program on CBS Los Angeles.

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Brian Williams discusses new allegations of sexual assault at Mater Dei on CBS Los Angeles.

Brian Williams is interviewed on Fox40 News Sacramento about a childhood sexual assault lawsuit filed against Capital Christian School (CCS), Capital Christian Center (CC Center), and former teacher and football coach, David Arnold. The lawsuit alleges that from 1980 to 1983, Arnold committed repeated sexual assaults against five underage male students. At the time, Arnold was a teacher, yearbook advisor, newspaper advisor, and football coach at the school.

Brian Williams is interviewed on Fox40 News Sacramento about a childhood sexual assault lawsuit filed against Capital Christian School (CCS), Capital Christian Center (CC Center), and former teacher and football coach, David Arnold. The lawsuit alleges that from 1980 to 1983, Arnold committed repeated sexual assaults against five underage male students. At the time, Arnold was a teacher, yearbook advisor, newspaper advisor, and football coach at the school.

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Brian Williams on Fox40 about sexual assault lawsuit against Capital Christian School.

Brian Williams is interviewed on CBS Los Angeles about the lawsuit Greenberg Gross filed against Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) and its former Athletic Trainer, Tiffany Strauss-Gordon (Gordon). The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault, battery, and abuse of six underage varsity football players at Colton High School in San Bernardino County.

Brian Williams is interviewed on CBS Los Angeles about the lawsuit Greenberg Gross filed against Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) and its former Athletic Trainer, Tiffany Strauss-Gordon (Gordon). The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault, battery, and abuse of six underage varsity football players at Colton High School in San Bernardino County.

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Brian Williams interviewed on CBS Los Angeles about sexual abuse at Colton High School

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Case News and Updates
  • Daily Journal names Brian Williams to its list of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2024
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  • Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Sacramento City College Baseball Camps
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  • Childhood Sexual Assault Suit Filed Against Merced City School District and Plumskey
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  • Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Colton Joint Unified School District
    October 2022 | Read Article
  • Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Berkeley Unified School District featured in The Daily Californian
    September 2022 | Read Article
  • Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against the Orange County School of the Arts and its founder Ralph Opacic
    September 2022 | Read Article
  • Another Victim of David Arnold Comes Forward following Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed against Him and Capital Christian School
    June 2022 | Read Article
  • $3.3 Million Settlement Reached with New Haven Unified School District for Enabling Sexual Abuse by Teacher
    May 2022 | Read Article
  • Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Capital Christian School
    May 2022 | Read Article
  • $2.5 Million Settlement Reached with Seacoast Grace Church for Enabling Sexual Abuse by Youth Pastor
    April 2022 | Read Article
  • Mission Viejo High School (MVHS) Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed
    March 2022 | Read Article
  • Greenberg Gross Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Grossmont Union High School District
    November 2021 | Read Article
  • Major Lawsuit Filed Against Mater Dei High School for Hazing by Football Team that Resulted in Brain Injury
    November 2021 | Read Article
  • Childhood Sexual Abuse Case Filed Against Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
    September 2021 | Read Article
  • Seven-figure Settlement with Santa Ana Unified School District for Enabling Sexual Abuse of High School Student 38 Years Ago
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Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Chapman University School of Law, 2003
    • Appellate Moot Court Honors Board
    • Articles Editor, Chapman Law Review
  • B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills, 2000

Recent Case Results

  • $4,100,000 settlement with private school in Sacramento for sexual abuse by a teacher
  • $3,750,000 settlement with California’s largest school district for childhood sexual assault by a campus police officer
  • $3,500,000 settlement in case involving misconduct within equestrian sports
  • $3,500,000 settlement with southern California private school
  • $3,300,000 settlement with school district for sexual abuse by a teacher
  • $3,000,000 settlement with school district involving sexual abuse by two separate teachers
  • $2,800,000 settlement with uninsured school district for sexual abuse by two teachers
  • $2,800,000 settlement with northern California school district
  • $2,600,000 settlement with school district for sexual abuse by a teacher
  • $2,600,000 settlement on behalf of multiple survivors abused by a teacher at a public school
  • $2,500,000 settlement with uninsured local church for sexual abuse by a youth pastor
  • $2,295,000 settlement on behalf of two women abused by two different school employees
  • $2,250,000 settlement on behalf of student who was sexually abused by a teacher employed at LAUSD
  • $2,200,000 settlement with school district for sexual abuse by a volunteer coach
  • $1,825,000 settlement with police department for sexual abuse by a police officer
  • $1,500,000 settlement with prestigious private school
  • $1,500,000 settlement with school district for sexual abuse by a teacher
  • $1,250,000 settlement with school district for sexual abuse by a teacher
  • Confidential settlement with university for adult sexual abuse by an athletic trainer
  • Confidential settlement for personal injuries suffered by student at private school
  • Confidential Settlement with prestigious university for sexual abuse by a fellow student

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