Aaron Sinfield
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Easton & Easton, LLP | Costa Mesa, California
Aaron Sinfield is a dedicated attorney at Easton & Easton, LLP, passionate about personal injury law. With a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services, Aaron has quickly made a name for himself at the firm through his proactive approach and attention to detail, earning a reputation for reliability and effectiveness in legal practice.
Aaron began his legal career as a judicial extern at The Superior Court of California for the Honorable Judge John R. Zitny, where he gained invaluable courtroom experience and insight into the judicial process.
Aaron is passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of personal injury cases to ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. His commitment to thorough preparation and strategic case management makes him a valuable asset to Easton & Easton. Despite being early in his career, Aaron has already made significant contributions to the field of personal injury law.
Personal Note
Outside of his legal practice, Aaron enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Linda Sinfield, as well as being outdoors, practicing martial arts, and following hockey and football. These pursuits contribute to a well-rounded perspective and inform his balanced, thoughtful approach to both life and the practice of law.
Experience Overview
Aaron focuses his practice on personal injury law, representing clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. His experience as a judicial extern provided him with a deep understanding of civil litigation procedures and courtroom dynamics. Aaron’s commitment to thorough preparation and strategic case management, combined with his academic excellence, makes him well-equipped to handle complex personal injury matters.
Notable Case Results
$1,000,000 – FULL POLICY LIMITS FOR 49-YEAR-OLD TEACHER
**CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT**
In 2025, I secured a $1,000,000 pre-litigation confidential settlement for a 49-year-old teacher who suffered a traumatic elbow injury after tripping on a dangerously raised section of sidewalk at her condominium complex. The fall led to emergency surgery, multiple follow-up procedures, serious infections, and lasting nerve damage.
Through a prompt site inspection, detailed investigation, and persuasive sworn declarations from neighbors confirming the hazardous condition and the HOA’s prior notice, our team built a compelling liability case that prompted the insurer to tender its full policy limits without the need for litigation.
$850,000
In 2025, I secured an $850,000 settlement for a 66-year-old man who sustained a traumatic cervical spine injury in a rear-end collision. The force of the impact caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a traffic sign on the right shoulder.
Liability and causation were heavily disputed. The defense argued that the client’s injuries were attributable to a prior accident that occurred approximately 11 months earlier, rather than the subject incident. Through a detailed review and comparison of MRI imaging, we identified clear and objective differences demonstrating that the client’s neck injuries were caused by the subject collision—not preexisting conditions. This medical evidence was critical in overcoming the defense’s arguments and securing a substantial recovery for our client.
$150,000
In 2026, I secured a $150,000 settlement for a 40-year-old client who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Prior to retaining our firm, the insurance company induced the client to accept a $2,500 payment and subsequently attempted to enforce a release sent after the funds were deposited directly into his account via Zelle.
The insurer initially denied the claim, asserting that the matter had already been settled. We challenged the validity of the purported release and guided the client through appropriate medical treatment to fully evaluate his injuries. Ultimately, we were able to resolve the case for an additional $147,500, ensuring the client received fair compensation despite the insurer’s early attempts to undervalue and close the claim.
Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude (2022)Multiple CALI Awards (Top of Class) — Community Property, Remedies; Witkin Award for Academic Excellence
- San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (2011)Pi Kappa Phi
- Santa Barbara City College, Transfer Studies (2008–2010)Completed IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Bar Admissions
- California (all California state courts)
Professional Memberships
Aaron is an active member of the legal community, participating in various professional associations to stay current with legal developments and to continue his professional growth.
Awards & Recognitions
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award — Community Property (2021)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award — Remedies (2021)
- Witkin Award for Academic Excellence (2021)
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Clerkships, Government Service, or Special Appointments
- Judicial Extern — Superior Court of California, for Honorable Judge John R. Zitny
DISCLAIMERS:
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. The settlements, verdicts, and case results referenced above are not guarantees or predictions of the outcome of any other case.
**Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization and do not imply endorsement. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of California or any State Bar.
The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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 is honored to have been chosen by OC Register Voters as "The Best Law Firm in Orange County” each year since voting began in 2022.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California by the National Trial Lawyers — a membership organization limited to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis and Gabe have each been selected to "Best Lawyers" for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers selects the Top 5% of attorneys based on peer voting and client reviews.
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.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected among Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in Southern California.
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 the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
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 have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in America™ through the results achieved for their clients (an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States).
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, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
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 certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt, Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected at some point as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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 their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
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.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
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What Our Clients Say
“Client testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary. No guarantee of outcome.”
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
-Allee
Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
They are the BEST!
I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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