Laura Sedrish stands out as a distinguished partner at Jacoby & Meyers, recognized statewide in California for her unparalleled achievements in personal injury law.
With a career that spans two decades, Laura has garnered a reputation for securing significant settlements and verdicts that show her legal prowess and dedication to justice. Beyond her professional achievements, Laura's contribution to mentoring and advocating for women in the legal field highlights her commitment to community and equality.
Her journey is marked by notable accolades, including a consistent “Super Lawyer” rating and recognition in the “Top 50 Women” Super Lawyers, illustrating her standing in the legal community. Laura's background is equally impressive; she holds a B.S. from Duke University, a J.D. from UCLA Law School, and an LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.
Laura extends her influence through active participation in prominent legal associations, serving on the Board of Governors for both the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), amongst other vital roles. Her licensure in both California and Nevada, complemented by her involvement in shaping legal advocacy, marks her as a formidable figure in the pursuit of justice.
As a mother, speaker, and mentor, Laura embodies resilience, expertise, and commitment to law and community, making her a guiding force and an inspiration in the legal profession.
Verdicts & Settlements
$19 Million | Ride Share Passenger vs. Auto / Quadriplegic
$13 Million | Wrongful Death vs. City
$11.9 Million | Wrongful Death vs. Truck
$11 Million | Motorcycle vs. Truck / Paraplegic
$10.75 Million | Wrongful Death vs. Truck
$9.248 Million | Auto vs. Pedestrian / Spinal Cord Injury
$6.7 Million | Auto vs. Pedestrian
$6.025 Million | Negligence Security
$6 Million | Auto vs. Pedestrian
$4.55 Million | Auto vs. Truck
$4.5 Million | Dealership Liability
$4 Million | Auto Product Liability
$3.675 Million | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
$3.45 Million | Auto vs. Auto
$3.25 Million | Wrongful Death Premises Liability
$3.15 Million | Construction Site Accident
$2.8 Million | Wrongful Death / Drowning
$2.8 Million | Wrongful Death / Faulty Skylight
$2.6 Million | Wrongful Death vs. City
$2.5 Million | Traumatic Brain Injury
$2.05 Million | Wrongful Death / Freeway Hazard
$2 Million | Wrongful Death / Fire
$2 Million | School District / Negligent Supervision
$1.955 Million | Premises Liability vs. City
$1.85 Million | Truck vs. Truck
$1.80 Million | Civil Rights
$1.65 Million | Amputation / Workplace Accident
$1.35 Million | Assault & Battery by Police Officer
$1.15 Million | Auto vs. Auto / Spinal Cord Injury
$1.10 Million | Auto vs. Auto
$1 Million | Product Liability / Horseback Riding
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
