Brian D. Witzer, Esq., with over three and a half decades of litigation experience, is a distinguished trial lawyer specializing in a wide variety of civil cases. Mr. Witzer is known for securing the highest trial outcome in a single-party toxic environmental case (mold) in U.S. history. Mr. Witzer’s career includes an array of record-shattering verdicts and settlements spanning across California and numerous other states.
In 1989, Mr. Witzer founded The Law Offices of Brian D. Witzer, marking a new chapter after a combined 12 years of committed service in both the public and private litigation arenas. Under his leadership, the firm has ushered over 100+ cases to trial, winning over one billion dollars in gross settlements.
Mr. Witzer’s educational journey speaks to his dedication and prowess. A Magna Cum Laude alumnus of both Temple University and Temple Law, his early career saw him championing justice as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, he served the city of Philadelphia with distinction as an Assistant District Attorney.
Deeply passionate about representing those who have been wronged, Mr. Witzer as the founder and principal of his law firm, has been at the forefront of pioneering litigation. His firm is celebrated for its innovative approach in areas such as multi-party pharmaceutical litigation, toxic mold exposure, traumatic brain injuries from varied causes, sexual assault cases, and complex catastrophic injury cases.
Authorized to practice law in both California and Pennsylvania, Mr. Witzer’s vast expertise has seen him making appearances in an array of state courts across the U.S. on a pro hac vice basis.
Verdicts and Settlements
Before the Honorable Michael I. Levanas, Los Angeles Superior Court – Santa Monica, CA.
Case: Carlos Chanchavac Tojin v. Best Buy Stores, et al.
Type: Van vs. Bicyclist
Before the Honorable Robert H. O’Brien, Los Angeles Superior Court – Los Angeles, CA.
Case: Christopher Trejo v. Johnson & Johnson, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, et al.
Type: Product Liability: Pharmaceuticals
Before the Honorable Victoria G. Chaney, Los Angeles Superior Court – Los Angeles, CA.
Case: Gary Gorman, et al. v. Komick & Bourgeous, et al.
Type: Premises Liability: Mold Infestation; Infant brain injury due to toxins in residence.
Before the Honorable Loren Miller, Los Angeles Superior Court – Inglewood, CA.
Case: Edward Langston v. Radisson Hotel Corporation, et al.
Type: Premises Liability: Unsafe hotel window; 6-story fall
Before the Honorable C. Edward Simpson, Los Angeles Superior Court – Pasadena, CA.
Case: Linda Kiu Yee v. Kam Y. Tse, D.O.
Type: Medical Malpractice: Pharmaceuticals
Before the Honorable Dickran Tevrizian, Los Angeles Superior Court – Los Angeles, CA.
Case: Hannah Victoria Szakacsy, Decedent, et al. v. Confidential Pharmaceutical Company
Type: Pharmaceutical: Wrongful death arising from Minocycline
Before the Honorable Laura Matz, Los Angeles Superior Court – Glendale, CA.
Case: Jerome Wich, et al. v. Studio Village Homeowners Association, et al.
Type: Premises Liability: Mold infestation inside condo
Before the Honorable Dennis S. Choate, Orange County Superior Court – Santa Ana, CA.
Case: Nickless v. Renzi, et al.
Type: Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice; failure to report medical condition under CA Health & Safety Code §110
Before the Honorable Sherman Smith, Los Angeles Superior Court – Los Angeles, CA.
Case: Lewis, et al. v. Fireman’s Fund
Type: Insurance Fraud; Disputed Insurance Claims
Before the Honorable William Drake, Los Angeles Superior Court – Los Angeles, CA.
Case: Jimenez, et al. v. Green, Penmar Management, et al.
Type: Premises Liability: Explosion in apartment bathroom due to property defects
Before the Honorable Kent M. Kellegrew, Ventura Superior Court – Simi Valley, CA.
Case: April Dance v. Archstone Communities, et al.
Type: Premises Liability: Environmental Mold; Aspergillosis
Before the Honorable James Otero, Los Angeles Superior Court – Glendale, CA.
Case: Marta, et al. v. Rancho Vega Apartments, et al.
Type: Wrongful Death; Tenant shot by another tenant
