Orange County’s Premier Injury Firm
Let Our Family Help Yours
Voted Best Personal Injury Law Firm
in Orange County according to the OC Register
A Local Family of Attorneys
selected as “Super Lawyers”, “Top 100” Trial Lawyers, “Best Lawyers” and “Multi-Million Dollar Advocates”
Case Results
More than $500 Million Recovered for our deserving clients!
Results depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes.
$20,000,000
Easton & Easton recently acquired $20,000,000 in a highly disputed matter for a client severely injured on the Defendants’ premises by a third party.
$32,000,000
Easton & Easton recently acquired $32,000,000 for a severely injured 71-year-old bicyclist struck by a cement truck, where the initial police report found our client at fault for the accident.
$26,000,000
Easton & Easton recently recovered $26,000,000 for a day laborer severely injured while trying to grease a construction site elevator.
Why Orange County Chooses Us
THE EASTON DIFFERENCE
As a multi-generation family of personal injury attorneys with more than 100 years of combined experience, we intimately understand the chaos left in the wake of a catastrophic accident or wrongful death. We understand what you are going through and, because of the familial nature of our firm, we are uniquely able to synergize our efforts to tell your story and achieve remarkable results. Let our family help yours.
What Our Clients Say
“Client testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary. No guarantee of outcome.”
Firm Awards
Easton & Easton has been recognized by TopVerdict.com Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles for 2025, for the case Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver — the fifth time the firm has appeared on a TopVerdict list across nine years, and a recognition that arrives in the firm’s 35th anniversary year.
Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available. Trust is earned. We've earned it.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton was voted #1 in 2025 (People's Choice Award). This recognition means the most to us — because it comes from the community we serve.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2025. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, Brenda Kocaj, and Alexandro Garza were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were once again selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
18 prestigious awards and recognitions. Exposed to the harshest scrutiny. Earning the highest honors. Recognized by every major legal organization — year after year.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
No purchase was required for selection. Selection methodologies available upon request.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
The Easton Law Firm has successfully represented thousands of people in personal injury claims and litigation against all of the largest insurance companies in America.
Car Accidents
We have years of experience helping people recover compensation for medical treatment, lost earnings, and pain and suffering related to car, truck and motorcycle accidents.
Truck Accidents
We have years of experience helping people recover compensation for medical treatment, lost earnings, and pain and suffering related to car, truck and motorcycle accidents.
Wrongful Death
We help families seek justice and financial compensation when a loved one dies due to another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct.
Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall accidents are often complex cases because of the high standards of evidence. We can help you recover money damages for injuries suffered as a result of an accident at a private residence, retail store or public property.
Construction Accidents
We help injured construction workers pursue compensation when unsafe conditions or the negligence of contractors and other parties cause serious accidents.
Catastrophic Accidents
Our experience includes settlements and trial victories in cases involving life-ending and life-changing accidents, including severe neck and back injuries, brain injuries and burn injuries.
Bicycle Accidents
We help injured bicyclists recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering caused by negligent drivers.
Southern California’s
Best Lawyers
We take winning cases for our clients seriously and the awards with honor, as our passion for protecting the injured in Southern California is recognized by some of the most notable leaders and publications in the legal industry.
Partnerships
Official Personal Injury Attorney Partner of Angels Baseball
Official Personal Injury Attorneys of the Anaheim Ducks
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Easton & Easton, LLP
How much has Easton & Easton recovered for clients?
Easton & Easton has recovered more than $500 million for clients since the firm was founded in 1991 — including more than $250 million in the past 5 years alone. Recent results include a $32,000,000 bicycle accident settlement (2024, #1 in California per TopVerdict.com), a $26,000,000 construction site injury settlement (2023, #1 in Los Angeles County per TopVerdict.com), and a $20,000,000 premises liability settlement (2019, Top 10 in the United States per TopVerdict.com).
When was Easton & Easton founded?
Easton & Easton was founded in 1991 by W. Douglas Easton as the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The firm was renamed Easton & Easton, LLP in 2014 when Doug's sons Brian, Matt, and Travis became partners. The firm is now in its 35th year of practice.
What types of cases does Easton & Easton handle?
Easton & Easton handles personal injury and wrongful death cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, rideshare accidents, premises liability, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, wrongful death, and civil sexual abuse claims. The firm represents clients exclusively on the plaintiff side and does not represent insurance companies or corporate defendants.
Does Easton & Easton charge for initial consultations?
No. Initial consultations with Easton & Easton are always free and always confidential. The firm accepts as many consultations as a potential client needs before deciding whether to proceed. There is no obligation to retain the firm after a consultation.
What is the contingency fee arrangement at Easton & Easton?
Easton & Easton handles all cases on a contingency fee basis. There is no upfront cost. The firm's fee is a percentage of the recovery, agreed to in writing before representation begins. If the firm does not recover for a client, the client owes nothing for the firm's time.
Where is Easton & Easton located and what areas does the firm serve?
Easton & Easton, LLP is located at 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 1850, Costa Mesa, California 92626. The firm serves clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County.
How long has W. Douglas Easton been practicing law?
W. Douglas Easton has been licensed to practice law since 1971 — more than 54 years. He spent the first six years of his career representing insurance companies and corporate defendants before switching to represent injured plaintiffs exclusively. He founded Easton & Easton in 1991.
What awards has Easton & Easton received?
Easton & Easton has been ranked a Tier 1 "Best Law Firm" in Southern California by U.S. News – Best Lawyers every year since 2011. The firm has been voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll three consecutive years (2018, 2019, 2020) and "Best Law Firm in Orange County" by OC Register readers every year since 2022. The firm's attorneys collectively hold Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, AV Preeminent, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum designations.
The Easton & Easton College Scholarship
Easton & Easton, LLP is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity to support the advancement of post-secondary education. By investing in the betterment of self, individuals are able to give back to their communities. As Benjamin Franklin wisely stated, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” This year we will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a current college or trade school student, or a high school senior accepted into and soon to enter a college or trade school.
To be considered for the scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants must be currently attending or accepted to an institute of post-secondary education (college, university, or trade school).
- If you are currently attending a college or trade school, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- If you are currently in high school and have been accepted to a college or trade school, you must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application Instructions:
Before midnight Pacific Time on December 31st, submit an email containing the information below to [email protected].
- Your name, phone number, and email address.
- A 750 to 1,000-word essay in Word, PDF, of Plain Text format on the following question: What are the top three skills you are working to cultivate to help you achieve your career goals?
- Proof of enrollment in or acceptance to a college or trade school.
- Your most recent transcript.
Rules and other important information:
- Scholarship funds will be issued to the winner in the form of a check payable directly to the student’s college or trade school.
- Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and school-related expenses only.
- If you have previously received a scholarship through this program, you are not eligible to apply again.
- Scholarships will be issued based on merit and essays will be reviewed for writing quality, grammar, punctuation, and creativity.
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