Charles E. Osthimer III

Yukevich | Cavanaugh

Los Angeles, CA

53+ Years Experience

Licensed in 3 States

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About Charles

Mr. Osthimer focuses his practice on litigation in the areas of aviation, products liability, toxic torts, professional errors and omissions, and business and commercial matters. He has extensive experience managing mass tort litigation for major corporations including pharmaceutical, commercial aviation, chemicals, and asbestos. He has tried cases in state and federal district courts throughout California, as well as in other states and federal jurisdictions.

Licensed States

California United States District Court, All California Districts United States Supreme Court

Education

Juris Doctor

University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants · 2026

The Best Lawyers in America

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants · 2026

Law & Politics magazine as a Northern California Super Lawyer

General Litigation · 2018

Law & Politics magazine as a Northern California Super Lawyer

General Litigation · 2017

Law & Politics magazine as a Northern California Super Lawyer

General Litigation · 2016

Professional Associations

Product Liability Advisory Council and Federation of Corporate and Defense CounselAmerican Bar Association: TIPS Section; Former Vice Chairman, Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Environmental Law CommitteeState Bar of CaliforniaBar Association of San FranciscoDefense Research InstituteNorthern California Association of Defense CounselTrial Attorneys of America