Pyka Lenhardt Schnaider Dawkins, LLP is a distinguished civil litigation firm specializing in insurance defense and trial law, serving clients across Southern California since 1970. With a central location in Tustin, Orange County, the firm is renowned for its deep trial experience, prestigious “AV” ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, and membership in the selective American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
The firm brings a combination of experience, efficiency, and sensitivity to each case, priding itself on keeping clients fully informed and working to resolve matters quickly and economically. Their extensive trial experience spans a wide spectrum of civil litigation, with particular expertise in public law, product liability, and employment disputes. They are trusted by individuals, public entities, private businesses, and the insurance industry for their successful track record and commitment to professional excellence.
Services Offered
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Trial Law
- Estate Planning
- Public Law Defense (including alleged civil rights violations, excessive force, premises liability, and school district defense)
- Product Liability
- Personal Injury Defense
- Construction Defect
- Employment Law (including sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and wrongful termination)
- Defamation
- Mold and Toxic Tort
The firm serves clients from the Mexican border to Kern County, leveraging over five decades of experience and a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes with lower average legal costs and efficient case resolution, as recognized by leading insurance companies.
