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Named Among 2024 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News — Best Lawyers®

Chang | Klein LLP is honored to be ranked in “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm is recognized with a Regional Tier 1 Firm ranking, the highest ranking a firm can receive, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. Law firms included in the “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

The guide’s rigorous evaluation process includes peer reviews from leading attorneys in various fields and the collection of client and lawyer evaluations based on the following criteria: responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, and integrity and civility, as well as whether they would refer a case to the firm and/or consider the firm a worthy competitor.

To be eligible for a “Best Law Firms” ranking, a firm must first have at least one of its lawyers selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top 6% of practicing attorneys in the U.S.

Deborah Chang has been awarded Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation in Los Angeles, an honor solely granted to the top-rated attorney in each legal practice area and geographic region considered by Best Lawyers.

Over a Billion Dollars Recovered in Verdicts and Settlements*

$59,500,00

Catastrophic Injury

$30,500,000

Elderly Abuse

$160,500,000

Verdict
TBI injury inflicted by security guards in casino

$105,000,000

Verdict
Medical fraud

$36,400,000

Verdict
Trucking accident; catastrophic injuries

$34,500,000

Verdict
Truck vs. bicycle accident; amputation

$32,500,000

Settlement
Against City of Beverly Hills for truck accidents

$27,400,000

Verdict
Wrongful death of child in vehicle vs. pedestrian collision

$24,000,000

Settlement
Personal watercraft explosion

$21,000,000

Verdict
Truck vs. vehicle; multiple injuries

$20,500,000

Verdict
Wrongful death; student killed at dangerous school bus stop

$20,000,000

Verdict
TBI from truck vs. car collision

$20,000,000

Settlement
Dangerous condition of roadway leading to bicyclist catastrophic injuries

$19,800,000

Verdict
Explosion case resulting in burns

$17,850,000

Verdict
Wrongful deaths due to jet crash in home

$17,400,000

Verdict
Multiple vehicle collision caused by truck; TBI and jaw injuries

$17,000,000

Verdict
Wrongful death of visually impaired adult son of mother

$15,000,000

Settlement
Wage and hour class action

$14,900,000

Settlement
Vehicle vs. motorcycle collision; amputation and TBI

$12,500,000

Settlement
Tank explosion

$10,450,000

Verdict
Wrongful death of husband/father of adult children due to vehicle vs. pedestrian collision

$10,000,000

Verdict
Wrongful death of child

$10,000,000

Settlement
Vehicle vs. motorcycle collision; amputation

$9,900,000

Verdict
Motorcycle vs. car collision; amputation

$9,900,000

Settlement
Detached truck part vs. vehicle collision leading to TBI and other injuries

$8,100,000

Settlement
Motorcyclist injury in collision with paper roll which fell on roadway

$8,000,000

Settlement
Truck collision wrongful death

$7,500,000

Verdict
Wrongful death of adult daughter in truck vs. bicycle collision

$6,000,000

Settlement
Trip and fall wrongful death

$5,500,000

Settlement
Wrongful death of teenager in truck vs. vehicle collision

$5,310,000

Settlement
Wrongful death

$5,200,000

Settlement
Electrocution of apprentice electrician

$5,000,000

Settlement
Medical malpractice

$4,500,000

Settlement
TBI resulting from vehicle vs. motorcycle collision

$4,000,000

Settlement
Vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in crosswalk; TBI

$4,000,000

Settlement
Catastrophic injuries resulting from emergency fire truck vs. pedestrian

$32,000,000

Settlement
Dangerous Condition of Public Property 

$12,000,000

Settlement
Auto collision passenger with catastrophic injuries

$11,000,000

Settlement
Pharmaceutical products liability

About Chang | Klein

Proudly affiliated with Athea Trial Lawyers LLP, founded by Deborah Chang, we also are a boutique law firm located in California. We specialize in finding compelling stories and causes in complicated, high profile cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries with a social justice element. We love to fight for justice on behalf of our clients to make the world a better and safer place for everyone. We are proud that we have effectuated meaningful changes in the law and in many industries as a result of our landmark cases.

Our Team

Deborah Chang

Partner & Trial Attorney

Candice Klein

Partner & Trial Attorney

Sarah Scheckel Kim

Trial Attorney

Mary Ellen Whiteman, R.N., J.D.

Nurse Attorney

Patrick Gunning

Trial Attorney

Bibi Fell, Fell Law

Of Counsel

Lourdes DeArmas

Of Counsel

Keilah Betts

Legal Assistant & Paralegal

Cesar Garcia

Paralegal

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Practice Areas

Catastrophic Injuries

Burdens placed on loved ones after a life-changing event can cause emotional trauma and financial ruin.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Injury to the brain can cause multifaceted symptoms requiring long-term integrative treatment.

Amputations

Your individual experience with partial or complete amputation demands a personalized approach.

Sexual Assault/Harassment

Taking decisive action restores your power and protects your future. You don’t have to suffer in silence.

Motorcycle Accidents

When a motorcyclist is struck by a vehicle, catastrophic injuries can occur.

Truck & Transportation Liability

Faulty equipment, poor management and training, and driver negligence can destroy a life in seconds.

Product Liability

Manufacturing companies have a responsibility to keep products safe for customers.

Toxic Tort

Exposure to toxic chemicals or dangerous substances can cause long-term injury.

Premises Liability

Owners of public spaces are required to ensure their properties are safe for all visitors.

Government Liability

State and local governments have a responsibility to keep you safe on public property.

Fire & Explosions

These disasters cause catastrophic repercussions, including property damages, injury, and death.

Electrocutions

Death or injuries caused by electric shock and/or electric current can occur at work or at home.

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“My family, specifically our 3 year old daughter, got through a terrible accident both physically and mentally because of Candice Klein …my daughter …looked at Candice as her personal “super hero.”

Brooke B. - Former Client

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