Law FirmPanish Shea Ravipudi LLP
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, California, 90025
High-Stakes Civil Rights Powerhouse
Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP is one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' litigation firms, renowned for securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in American legal history. Founded by Brian Panish, a legendary trial attorney widely regarded as one of the most accomplished litigators in the United States, the firm has built a formidable reputation across catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and civil rights matters. With offices in Los Angeles and across California, the firm brings unmatched courtroom firepower to clients who have suffered at the hands of negligent corporations, government agencies, and law enforcement.
In the realm of police misconduct and civil rights litigation, Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP has repeatedly taken on powerful government entities and public safety agencies, holding them accountable for excessive force, wrongful death, and constitutional violations. The firm's attorneys approach these cases with meticulous investigation, expert witness coordination, and a willingness to take matters to trial when necessary — a credible threat that consistently produces extraordinary results. Their work on behalf of families who have lost loved ones to law enforcement misconduct reflects a deep institutional commitment to justice and systemic accountability.
The firm's attorneys have collectively secured billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and several of its partners have been recognized among the top trial lawyers in the nation by organizations such as the American Board of Trial Advocates, Best Lawyers in America, and the National Trial Lawyers. Brian Panish himself has received the CAALA Lawyer of the Year award multiple times and is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the 100 top plaintiffs' trial attorneys in the United States.
Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP is known for its collaborative litigation model, pairing experienced trial attorneys with dedicated case teams to ensure that every client receives individualized attention and aggressive representation. The firm regularly handles cases of national significance, working with clients across California and beyond. For victims of police violence, wrongful arrest, and government overreach, the firm stands as one of the most capable and resourceful advocates in the country.
Notable Results
- $13.5 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving law enforcement use of force
- Multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements against municipal police departments across California
- Significant recoveries in civil rights cases involving unconstitutional conduct by government actors
- Secured a $13.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of a man killed by Los Angeles law enforcement in a wrongful death and civil rights action
- Obtained a multimillion-dollar settlement against a California municipality for excessive force resulting in severe injury to a civilian
- Recovered substantial eight-figure verdicts and settlements against government entities in wrongful death and civil rights matters throughout California
- Part of legal teams that have collectively secured over $4 billion in verdicts and settlements, including numerous cases against public agencies and law enforcement bodies
Key Characteristics
- Panish Shea Ravipudi attorneys have successfully litigated civil rights cases against some of the largest and most powerful law enforcement agencies in the United States.
- The firm regularly handles cases involving excessive force, officer-involved shootings, and systemic police misconduct at both state and federal court levels.
- Founded by Brian Panish, a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates — an invitation-only organization limited to the 100 top plaintiffs' trial attorneys in the United States
- Known for a collaborative, trial-ready litigation model that pairs senior trial attorneys with dedicated support teams on every case
- The firm maintains a strong record of taking cases to verdict when necessary, giving it significant leverage in settlement negotiations against government defendants