Minh T. Nguyen is a dedicated advocate for individuals
seeking justice. As the principal attorney at Nguyen Theam Lawyers, LLP, his
legal focus lies in representing clients with personal injury cases. Minh's
extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of accidents, including automobile
collisions, slip-and-falls, product liability claims, dog attacks, and cases
involving dangerous conditions of public property.
In 2023, Minh assumes the role of President of the Consumer
Attorney Association of Los Angeles ("CAALA"), the US’s largest local
bar association of trial lawyers, comprising of over 3,000 attorneys
exclusively dedicated to representing consumers. Remarkably, he is the first
Asian-American president in CAALA's history, a testament to his leadership and
commitment.
Minh embarked on his legal career at Jeffrey S. Pop &
Associates, a distinguished boutique personal injury law firm. There, he
championed the rights of catastrophically injured clients in personal injury
lawsuits. Notably, in 2002, as a certified law student fresh out of law school,
Minh undertook a challenging case that had been turned away by three different
law firms. This case involved a five-year-old boy injured in a car accident at
an intersection, where the driver was uninsured, unlicensed, on medication, and
had made an unsafe left turn. Minh pursued legal action against the city of
Modesto, successfully demonstrating the intersection's dangerous nature and
securing over $3.5 million in compensation for the young boy and his family.
Minh was also a rare 2-year, Extern to San Francisco Superior Court Judge John
E. Munter.
Since then, Minh's career has been marked by remarkable
success, having recovered over $250 million in settlements and verdicts for his
clients. His peers have consistently recognized his legal prowess, naming him a
Rising Star in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012, and a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers
Magazine every year from 2014 onwards. He is also a Top Young Lawyer, awarded
by Super Lawyers Magazine.
He is a dedicated trial lawyer who is committed to training
the next generation of trial lawyers. He is on faculty at the renowned trial
college, Gerry Spence Method at Thunderhead Ranch, https://gerryspencemethod.com/faculty,
CAALA’s Plaintiffs Trial Academy, and Laws Di Gras. He is a frequent speaker at
TBI Med Legal, Consumers Attorneys of California, and CAALA’s Vegas Convention.
Beyond his legal practice, Minh has demonstrated a profound
commitment to community service. He has served as the Past President of the Los
Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to
philanthropic efforts funded by lawyers. Under his leadership, LATLC has
contributed over $5 million to the community and provided over 500,000 meals,
supporting initiatives such as scholarships for high school seniors, youth
sports sponsorships, and the creation of specialized tricycles for individuals
with disabilities. LATLC's focus areas encompass education, children's welfare,
survivors of abuse, persons with disabilities, and homelessness.
In 2012, Minh founded his own law firm, with offices in
Beverly Hills and Long Beach, where he continues to champion the cause of
justice for individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, race, gender,
or sexual orientation.
Minh is a Past President of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’
Charities, a Board of Governors Member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of
Los Angeles, a Board of Governors Member of the University of California,
Hastings Alumni Association, a Lifetime Member of the Philippine American Bar
Association (PABA), a Lifetime Member of the Southern California Chinese
Lawyers Association, a member of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of
Southern California.
In his spare time, he has completed three full IronMan
races—swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running a 26.2 miles. He is a
rabid Dodger fan and plays competitively in organized adult men baseball
leagues.