Anaheim, CA

Andrew Ellis

Andrew Ellis’ success is a result of the rigorous work ethic and self-discipline indicative of a former stint in the U.S. Army- and before that, the poise and quick thinking under pressure of a onetime craps dealer in the casinos of Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he first opened his legal practice, Andy struggled to make ends meet and keep his doors open. However, he soon discovered a natural talent and passion for protecting consumers, which resulted in some high value settlements and verdicts early on in his legal practice; a trend he continues to maintain today. Mr. Ellis’ unwavering protection of consumers in California began with his mother’s advice, who, as a first-generation immigrant, taught him that the opportunities for the common man were as great if not greater than those of the corporations and insurance companies that tried to take advantage of them. From these teachings, Andy gravitated toward a career wherein he could protect the rights of others. Over the years, there have been many trials which resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars. In fact, Mr. Ellis has won over a quarter billion dollars on behalf of clients throughout his career as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Today, as the founder and senior partner of Ellis Law Corporation he heads a team of experienced litigators representing clients in a wide variety of serious personal injury lawsuits including automobile accidents, premises liability, and product liability. He attributes his success to two qualities: a relentless determination to win on behalf of his clients and a commitment to playing fair with the opposition. Indeed, opposing counsel has described him as “a pleasure to work with;” “cordial and professional.” The legal profession runs deep within the Ellis bloodline. Mr. Ellis’ great-grandfather, in addition to founding the New York City firm Ellis, Ellis & Ellis (which closed its doors in 1993) was Theodore Roosevelt’s lawyer and head of the New York City Republican party at the turn of the century. With a degree in business and economics from UCLA, Mr. Ellis began his legal education at Seton Hall University School of Law in New Jersey. He later transferred to Loyola the following year where he ultimately earned his JD. and was admitted to practice law in California in 1993. Ellis opened his personal injury practice fresh out of law school from an apartment he shared with roommates for $220 in rent. Soon, he teamed up with a law school pal to take 30 cases from an attorney friend who had no wish to litigate them. “My first trial was a disaster,” Ellis admits. “We won but it was a $414 award. I was five months out of law school when I took it.” A million dollar verdict against Corning, Inc. several years later signified his move to the forefront of consumer protection and the launch of Ellis’ own practice, now located in El Segundo, CA. What keeps Ellis in business is not just the incentive to win (and the winning itself), but the approach he takes to his job. “The thought process behind my job is to do morally what is correct,” he says. “We’re in a business that allows us to help our clients put their lives back together and make this a better place to live in.” Ellis’ years of legal experience and expertise have garnered him a position as a board member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities. Passionate about community outreach, Ellis helped to found Old Bridge Militia, a program that focuses on rebuilding high school music programs by providing musical instruments to high school students. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and children. He also enjoys going to rock and roll shows as well as bike riding.

Mohammad Abuershaid

Attorney Mohammad Abuershaid is the founding partner of ALL Trial Lawyers. He is the lead attorney handling the firm’s juvenile dependency practice (CPS defense). He has counseled and represented hundreds of parents against Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and other social service agency investigations. Attorney Abuershaid has fought for and protected parents in juvenile dependency cases in numerous counties in Southern California, including but not limited to, Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Mohammad Abuershaid is highly equipped to handle juvenile dependency cases of all severities, including cases involving allegations of general neglect or negligence, failure to protect, severe physical abuse, positive toxicology results in infants, sexual abuse, fractures or broken bones, head injuries, and trauma. He is equally well versed in representing people accused of committing felony and misdemeanor crimes, with over 30+ jury trial and bench trial experience. His motivation for becoming a lawyer stemmed from a desire to advocate for those who may not have a voice, particularly in challenging situations involving family and parental rights, aiming to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

Daniel Benji

Daniel Benji is an experienced personal injury attorney in California, having passed the bar in 2011. He exclusively represents personal injury victims, focusing on car accidents, trucking accidents, rideshare accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and premises liability claims. He has a proven track record of securing significant settlements and winning over 20 jury trials, earning recognition for Top 100 and Top 50 Verdicts in California personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases, respectively. He was also nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Fluent in Farsi and Spanish, he is dedicated to providing personalized and aggressive legal representation to clients throughout California.

Cathryn “Katy” Fund

Cathryn “Katy” Fund is a Partner at JML Law, APLC and has represented plaintiffs for the entirety of her career. Katy began her career at a Century City firm, focusing on litigating catastrophic injury and other personal injury matters. After two years, Katy joined JML Law, APLC, where she has remained ever since. During her career, Katy has successfully tried numerous trials and arbitrations to verdict, resulting in favorable results for her clients. She has had one of the cases she litigated argued in the U.S. Supreme Court. She has also been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2017, a distinction that only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Southern California receive, and one of the Top 50 Women Rising Stars since 2020. Some of Katy’s recent accomplishments include: $1,000,000 confidential settlement for a negligence claim. $819,013.40 arbitration award for relation in violation of the FEHA. $815,000 confidential settlement for a dangerous condition on public property claim. $695,000 confidential settlement for a sexual harassment claim. $628,986 jury verdict for a premises liability claim. $450,000 confidential settlement for retaliation in violation of Labor Code Section 1102.5 claim. $400,000 confidential settlement for a wrongful death claim. $150,000 jury verdict for a motor vehicle negligence claim. Katy enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter outside of work, hiking, and traveling. Her favorite trips include travels to New Zealand, Chile, Dubai, Norway, Utah, and Nepal to hike to the Everest Base Camp.

Kevin Crockett

Meet Kevin Crockett, the esteemed managing attorney and founder of Crockett Law Group located in Irvine, California. With a steadfast dedication to securing justice for the injured, Kevin is a seasoned professional well-versed in the complexities of personal injury law, with a focus on car accident claims. Kevin graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in criminology, law and society. Continuing his academic journey at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, he earned his Juris Doctor. Throughout his career, Kevin has exclusively focused on personal injury cases, honing his expertise in the field. Renowned for his professionalism, personable demeanor, and prompt responsiveness, Kevin provides thorough explanations, proactive communication, and tenacious pursuit of fair settlements. His qualities inspire confidence during challenging times, fostering strong attorney-client relationships grounded in trust and effective advocacy. Prior to founding Crockett Law Group, Kevin served as a senior attorney at a leading Southern California personal injury firm, where he assisted over a thousand accident victims and secured millions in compensation statewide. Driven by a passion for personalized client attention, he established his own firm to offer hands-on representation to clients. Outside of his legal work, Kevin extends his knowledge through articles and press releases, enriching the legal community’s understanding. His contributions have been published in Plaintiff’s Magazine and Advocate Magazine. He’s also appeared on television programs like Desert Chat, hosted by Coachella Valley’s Sandie Newton. Additionally, Kevin actively supports the LGBT community through sponsorships and involvement, being a part of it himself.

Nick T. Movagar is the co-founder and managing partner of M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers and proudly manages a firm with over 100 members, all dedicated to the goal of championing and defending the interests of individuals who have been physically injured or killed as a result of the negligence of another party. Through Nick’s management and the firm’s dedication, the firm has obtained successful verdicts and settlements for thousands of clients totaling over $800 million and counting. Nick’s management of the law firm has been recognized by numerous publications, such as National Trial Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers magazine, and the Los Angeles Magazine, for the results he has obtained on behalf of his clients. Nick has repeatedly been named a “Super Lawyer” on the Super Lawyers list - an award given to less than 2.5% of practicing attorneys. Nick has also been recognized as Wrongful Death Attorney of the Year by Acquisition International, and a top 100 trial lawyer in the country. The firm has obtained results for its clients included in the Top 100 Jury Verdicts Nationwide by Best of the Bar and Top 20 Trucking Verdicts by TopVerdicts.com. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers was the first ever law firm to partner with the Los Angeles Kings National Hockey League team. The ground-breaking and unprecedented partnership was designed to bring even more aid and awareness to California injury victims through the use of multi-media platforms and community events. Nick elected to practice plaintiff’s personal injury law because personal injury victims are often the most vulnerable people who need legal representation the most. These victims have just undergone a serious injury and are not in a position to bring a personal injury claim and/or pursue a lawsuit. Also, because most people are unfamiliar with their rights in connection with a personal injury claim, the other side, which is almost always a billion-dollar insurance company, often tries to take advantage of them by either denying their claim or offering to pay them much less than their claim is worth. This is where the Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers step into the case to ensure all of their clients’ rights are protected and that all clients get just and full compensation. Nick presently represents wrongful death heirs and Plaintiff’s throughout the state of California that have been injured in every conceivable type of accident involving the negligence of another party. These include, but are not limited to: Car accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Trucking accidents, Brain injury cases, Premises liability cases such as slip and falls, and Animal attacks such as dog bites. Nick works tirelessly to ensure each and every client gets just compensation and all necessary medical treatment so that they are made whole from the losses they sustained as a result of the accident. Prior to co-founding M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, Nick worked at an elite law firm in west Los Angeles. While there, Nick represented: Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Inc. (the world’s largest hotel company), Apartment Investment and Management Company (one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of apartment communities), Anschutz Entertainment Group (one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world and the owner of Crypto.com Arena), and Union Carbide Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company). Nick received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in downtown Los Angeles in 2004 and graduated Cum Laude with Order of the Coif Honors. While at Loyola Law School, Nick was an Editor on the Entertainment Law Review and volunteered at the Disability Rights Legal Center, an organization that champions the civil rights of people with disabilities through advocacy, education and litigation. While in law school, Nick also served as an extern at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, Nick received the Commercial Law Student of the Year Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Samer Habbas is a California attorney with over 18 years of experience in personal injury law. Throughout his career, he has successfully recovered over $380 million for his clients, solidifying his reputation as a leading advocate in the field. Samer swiftly gained recognition for his adept negotiation skills and unwavering dedication to his clients. His practice spans a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, dog bites, funeral home abuse, premises liability, and wrongful death. Samer is known for his compassionate approach and commitment to securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His expertise has earned him the trust and respect of both his clients and his peers within the legal community. He is also deeply invested in giving back to his community. He actively participates in pro bono work and volunteers his time to various charitable organizations. Samer is a champion for those who have been wronged, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients and his community.