Corona, CA

D. Aaron Brock

A native of Waco, Texas, Aaron Brock has spent his entire legal career representing employees in disputes with their employers and advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to the wrongful conduct of others. Before co-founding Brock & Gonzales, LLP, Aaron practiced law at several of the nation’s most prominent plaintiff-side firms. Over the past 20 years, Aaron has represented thousands of clients in employment and personal injury cases, securing millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements-including the largest employment verdict in the history of Tulare County Superior Court. Known for his relentless advocacy and commanding courtroom presence, Aaron has earned a reputation as one of California’s leading plaintiff attorneys. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times. Aaron’s passion for advocacy began early. As a high school student, he was a nationally ranked policy debater, recruited by top universities across the country. He ultimately chose Loyola Marymount University, attending on a prestigious Presidential Debate Scholarship. There, he competed on one of the most successful collegiate debate teams in the country and earned numerous accolades. He also served as Vice President of the Loyola Marymount student body, Chair of the Student Senate, and President of his fraternity. Aaron went on to earn his law degree from Loyola Law School. During law school, he externed for the United States District Court for the Central District of California, served on the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review, and competed on the nationally ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy Team. Aaron’s accomplishments have been consistently recognized throughout his career. From 2009 to 2020, he was named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” a distinction awarded to just 2.5% of eligible attorneys in California. In 2013, he was named one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in California under the age of 40. In 2016, he was selected as one of the Top 25 Up-and-Coming Attorneys in Orange County and one of the Top 100 Up-and-Coming Attorneys in Southern California. Since 2022, Aaron has been named to the Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys statewide.

Robert Clayton

Robert Clayton is a Senior Partner at Brock & Gonzales. He is an experienced and accomplished trial attorney with numerous seven and eight figure verdicts and settlements. In fact, in 2023, Robert obtained the largest automobile wrongful death verdict in the County of Los Angeles. Robert represents clients in catastrophic personal injury actions in both federal and state courts throughout California. He has dedicated his career to representing those seriously injured by the negligent or intentional actions of others. His practice areas included wrongful death; premises liability; dangerous conditions on public and private property (including roadway design issues and structural failures); mass transit accidents involving planes, trains, and buses; product defects; motorcycle accidents; Uber and Lyft cases; vehicular accidents; scalding/burns; police misconduct; and assault and battery cases. He also handles childhood and adult sexual abuse cases. Every year since 2012, Robert has been named a Super Lawyer by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine. This distinct honor is only bestowed on 2.5% of practicing attorneys. Prior to that, from 2006-2011, he was recognized by his peers as one of the top lawyers in Southern California under the age of forty as published by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine in its list of “Rising Stars.” Robert has been interviewed by many local television news channels regarding his cases and case results. He has been an invited speaker at legal conferences to discuss legal developments in his practice areas. He has also authored several articles concerning various aspects of the law. Robert spent the first six years of his legal career working for insurance defense firms. That experience has proven invaluable to his clients because he uses his in-depth, behind-the-scenes understanding about how insurance companies evaluate injury claims to the great benefit of his injured clients.

Sam Ryan Heidari

Sam Heidari is the founding principal of Heidari Law Group, a law firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law. Sam Heidari has been practicing law for over 11 years and handles a wide range of cases including car accidents, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and product liability. The Heidari Law Group legal firm is known for its comprehensive approach, handling cases from initial consultation through to final judgment. Sam Heidari is dedicated to community involvement and advocacy for civil liberties.

Marc Karlin

Attorney Marc Karlin is the managing partner at Karlin & Karlin, APLC. He practices throughout Southern California in the areas of personal injury law, medical malpractice, and business litigation. Since September 2012, Mr. Karlin has secured settlements and awards in excess of 8 million dollars for his clients. He focuses his practice on representing persons injured by medical negligence, and in automobile, bicycle, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as surviving family members of wrongful death victims. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the California Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC).

W. Perry Zivley Jr.

Perry Zivley was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After completing his undergraduate degree at Southwestern University, he came back to Houston to get his law degree and start his practice. Mr. Zivley’s legal practice has always focused on litigation and trying cases. He is very comfortable in the courtroom having won many major victories against large corporations, including multi-national entities. Representing plaintiffs against corporate giants is his passion. Perry works on a contingent fee basis because he knows his clients, more often than not, would not get their day in court otherwise. His talent for finding the needle in the haystack of evidence serves his clients well. Tenacity, a strong work ethic, and his compassion for victims of personal injury, negligence, or business fraud are what Mr. Zivley is known for, along with his remarkable gift for strategic moves during the prosecution of cases.

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.

Craig M. Sico

Craig M. Sico serves as of counsel at our firm, bringing over three decades of distinguished legal experience. He is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of The American Board of Trial Advocates. His exceptional legal acumen has earned him recognition by Super Lawyers and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating “very high to pre-eminent legal ability” and “very high ethical standards.” He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum, the State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association. Throughout his career, Mr. Sico has successfully litigated complex commercial disputes involving insurance bad faith, breach of contract, oil and gas claims, and antitrust litigation. He has represented clients in complex product liability, workplace injury, trucking, class action, commercial, and aviation disputes across multiple states. Mr. Sico’s dedication to his clients and his relentless pursuit of justice make him an invaluable asset to our firm and the legal profession.