Newport Beach Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers

Looking for a Newport Beach personal injury lawyer or employment attorney who represents people, not insurance companies? From our office on Von Karman Avenue near John Wayne Airport, Smith Trial Group represents clients who have been seriously injured or treated unlawfully at work, in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County.

Our office: 4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 · 855-202-2232

On this page: Injury cases · Employment cases · Newport Beach cases · How we work · FAQ

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Newport Beach

• Car accidents, truck accidents, and Uber and Lyft accidents
• Motorcycle, bicycle and e-scooter, and pedestrian accidents
• Dog bites and slip and fall injuries
• Brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death
• Defective products

Employment Cases We Handle in Newport Beach

• Wrongful termination and retaliation
• Discrimination, including disability, pregnancy, and age
• Sexual harassment and hostile work environments
• Unpaid wages and overtime, meal and rest breaks, and PAGA claims
• Whistleblower retaliation, medical leave violations, and severance agreement review

Why Hire a Local Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Newport Beach cases have their own patterns. Coast Highway, MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road, and the SR-73 see heavy commuter and tourist traffic. Summer crowds bring more pedestrian, bicycle, and e-bike collisions on the Balboa Peninsula and along the Back Bay. Restaurants, hotels, healthcare, and financial services firms around Newport Center and the airport area employ thousands of workers whose wage-and-hour and discrimination rights are protected by California law.

Orange County civil cases are generally heard at the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, and federal employment cases in the Central District of California, often at the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse in Santa Ana. Our office is minutes from both.

How We Work

• Free consultation. Tell us what happened, and we will tell you honestly whether you have a case.
• Contingency fees. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
• Trial-ready from day one. Our attorneys previously represented Fortune 500 companies. We know how the other side values cases, and we prepare every case to win in front of a jury.
• Flexible consultations. We meet at our office, by phone, or by video, whichever is easiest for you.

See our case results or meet our attorneys.

Helpful resources: Orange County Superior Court · U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Where Serious Crashes Happen in Newport Beach

Pacific Coast Highway carries heavy traffic through Newport Beach, with pedestrians, cyclists and beachgoers crossing near Corona del Mar, Balboa and the Newport Pier. MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road, Bristol Street and the SR-73 and SR-55 connect Newport Beach with the airport, Irvine and the rest of Orange County. Cyclists on PCH and the Back Bay loop, e-bike riders, and summer tourist traffic all add risk. See bicycle and e-bike accidents and pedestrian accidents.

Our Newport Beach Office

Smith Trial Group’s office is at 4340 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, in Newport Beach, near John Wayne Airport. Clients can meet with us at our office, by phone or by video. We represent clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.

Employment Cases for Newport Beach Professionals

Newport Beach and the nearby airport business district are home to financial services, real estate, health care, hospitality and professional firms. We represent executives and employees in severance negotiations, equity and bonus disputes, discrimination, harassment and whistleblower retaliation. See executive employment, financial advisors and Orange County whistleblower lawyer.

Orange County Courts

Most Orange County civil cases are filed in Orange County Superior Court, with larger civil cases heard at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. Federal cases are heard at the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana. Attorney Cardon Smith served as a law clerk to a federal judge and has litigated in state and federal courts throughout California. See Orange County truck accidents and Orange County wrongful death.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to come to your Newport Beach office?

No. Many clients meet with us by phone or video, so you can get answers without traveling to our office.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years, and claims involving a government entity often require a claim within six months. Employment deadlines vary by claim. The sooner you call, the more options you have.