Glendale, CA

Steven M. Sweat

Steven M. Sweat is the principal attorney and founder of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers APC. He has dedicated over 25 years to pursuing justice for clients throughout Los Angeles and California, focusing on plaintiffs’ personal injury law, wrongful death, and employment matters. He is recognized for his experience, expertise, and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients, aiming to turn difficult situations around and improve lives.

Martin D. Gould

Martin D. Gould is a trial attorney representing individuals and classes of victims in wrongful death, toxic exposure, medical malpractice, auto and trucking accidents, construction and other workplace accidents, product defect, and sexual abuse cases across the country. Martin has played a key role in securing numerous record-breaking multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients who have been harmed as a result of wrongful conduct. In 2017, Martin played a key role in securing a $44.7 million verdict at trial against the City of Chicago in a case where an off-duty police officer shot a construction worker in the head leaving him paralyzed; this was the largest verdict in Illinois and one of the largest in the country for a police misconduct case. In 2019, Martin and his team secured a $21.337 million verdict at trial on behalf of the family of a mother of five young children who was killed in a car accident. Later that same year, Martin played a key role in securing a $12.35 million settlement at the beginning of trial on behalf of the family of a young mother of three children in a medical malpractice case; the settlement was the largest recorded in Illinois for a misdiagnosis of breast cancer case. In addition to obtaining significant recoveries for his clients, Martin takes on many cases where he believes he can change policies or the law to protect future generations. In that regard, Martin has represented and currently represents dozens of survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse in many of the highest profile abuse cases in the country. Some of those cases include claims against the Boy Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Club, University of Michigan (abuse involving Dr. Robert Anderson), professional sports teams, the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, private and public schools, elite private boarding schools, orphanages, foster care programs, hospitals, mental health facilities, Fortune 500 companies, and countless religious institutions and related entities (ranging from the Catholic Church, religious orders, and the YMCA, to Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormon Church, and the Royal Rangers Youth Organization). He has helped shed light on systemic abuse and cover-ups while securing millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of survivors, including a recent $2.1 million settlement on behalf of 7-year-old abused by a Church camp counselor. Understanding the lasting impact child abuse can have on someone, Martin has also taken on school bullying cases as well, securing a $250,000 verdict in a school bullying case in Woodford County, Illinois, the largest bullying verdict ever reported in Illinois. In helping manage a mass tort litigation practice, Martin currently represents hundreds of individuals whose homes were destroyed when after years of neglect, the Edenville and Sanford dams near Midland, Michigan failed, devastating the surrounding community. He also represents hundreds of individuals injured by consumption of and/or exposure to harmful products, including exposure to ethylene oxide emissions; RoundUp herbicide exposure; Johnson & Johnson talc baby powder; and individuals who took prescription and over-the-counter Zantac/ranitidine medication, which was recalled by the FDA due to defects in its design potentially leading to cancer. Martin regularly appears in the media to discuss cases, including appearances on Fox 32 and ABC 7 to discuss the toxic exposure involving Sterigenics, interviews with the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin to discuss clergy abuse lawsuits and settlements, and appearances on the Legal Broadcasting Network to discuss a federal class action lawsuit against a large municipality. Currently, Martin holds leadership positions within numerous legal organizations, including serving on the Advisory Board of the National Crime Victims Bar Association (NCVBA), with membership on NCVBA’s Clergy Abuse Committee and the Child Abuse Section. He is also on the Junior Board of Child USA, the leading national nonprofit fighting for the civil rights of children a fair legal system that allows survivors of child abuse to seek justice in the courts. He also holds leadership positions with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and Chicago Bar Association (CBA), serving as the CBA’s Vice Chair of the YLS and former Chair of the Torts Litigation Committee. Martin graduated toward the top of his class from Chicago-Kent College of Law, cum laude, and was a published member of the Chicago-Kent Law Review. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Northwestern University, where he was also a four-year member of the Northwestern Varsity Wrestling Team. The team placed 4th in the NCAAs Martin’s sophomore year in 2007.

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.

Dennis J. Sherwin

Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Dennis J. Sherwin has dedicated his practice to representing the injured in personal injury cases. He has successfully tried dozens of cases to verdict and obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements, including for families of deceased victims in wrongful death cases. Mr. Sherwin received his BA from Cal State Northridge in 1969 and his JD from Loyola University School of Law in 1972. He is a member of the California and Los Angeles Bar Associations, the Inland Empire Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles. He has served as a member of the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and as a Superior Court Arbitrator and independent mediator.

William M. Grewe

Mr. Grewe has devoted his career to representing clients who have suffered personal injuries and mistreatment at work. He takes a personal approach, specializing in cases involving Ventura car accidents, products liability, premises liability, wrongful death, wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination. Mr. Grewe received his B.A. Cum Laude from CSU Northridge in 1978 and his J.D. with honors from Loyola Law School in 1981. He is a member of Consumer Attorneys of California, the Ventura County Bar Association, and the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association. He was the 2011 President of the Ventura County Trial Lawyers, the 2015 President of the Ventura County Bar Association, and the 2016 President of Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc. He continues to serve on the Board of Ventura County Legal Aid. Mr. Grewe was selected to the list of SuperLawyers in 2019 and 2020.

G. Ronald Feenberg

Mr. Feenberg has dedicated his career as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to representing the rights of injured workers throughout the State of California. He has taken on the toughest cases, being at the forefront of emerging areas of law, and tackling complex issues. Mr. Feenberg has testified before the California Assembly and tried the first NFL brain injury workers’ compensation case in California, representing dozens of professional athletes. He graduated from UCLA in 1967 and received his JD with honors from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1970. In 2004, he received the Eugene Marias Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2010, he was inducted as a Fellow by The American Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. He lectured at USC and UCLA Law Schools on workers’ compensation and serves as an arbitrator for the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. He is a past President of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association and a member of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. Most recently, Mr. Feenberg was selected as Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year for applicant’s attorneys in Los Angeles and has been a SuperLawyer from 2004-2020. He holds an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating.

Michael Jaurigue

Mike is a native Californian and has been practicing law for over 24 years. He graduated from UCLA with highest honors and received his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Mike formerly served in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to opening JLG, Mike worked for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. While at Sheppard Mullin, he represented several Fortune 100 companies. Mike opened his law firm with this cornerstone belief: everyone deserves great lawyers who care. He has successfully negotiated over 500 million dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients and has been recognized several times as a “Rising Star” and most recently as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine from 2019 - 2024 making him one of the most sought after attorneys in Los Angeles. Mike adores his wife Alex and their daughters. He believes in living life to the fullest, with a positive attitude, grateful heart, the right priorities, discipline, integrity, passion, and compassion.