The Cifarelli Law Firm - Irvine, CA

Championing Justice for Injury and Abuse Victims in Irvine and Nationwide

When catastrophic injuries or institutional violations disrupt your life, obtaining seasoned legal counsel with a proven track record is paramount. The Cifarelli Law Firm, situated at 7700 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine, California, has served as a dedicated advocate for injured individuals and abuse survivors across California and the United States for decades. Principal attorney Thomas A. Cifarelli graduated magna cum laude from UCLA and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1992, he has earned widespread national acclaim for securing historic outcomes in high-stakes civil litigation.

Thomas Cifarelli has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer every year since the list's inception in 2004 and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America continuously since 2011. Notably, Best Lawyers honored him as Orange County's Lawyer of the Year for plaintiffs medical malpractice in 2015, 2017, and 2023. If you need to find an attorney who possesses the investigative depth, trial reputation, and institutional courage to challenge powerful entities, The Cifarelli Law Firm stands ready to provide decisive representation.

Focused Practice Disciplines at The Cifarelli Law Firm

The firm concentrates its practice on complex personal injury and plaintiffs tort litigation, dedicating extensive resources to each case:

Child Sexual Abuse and Institutional Neglect

Thomas Cifarelli has established legal precedent in privacy rights and school district liability for childhood abuse, recovering more than $100 million for sexual abuse survivors. The firm represented numerous university students in the landmark USC health center litigation, securing top-tier per-plaintiff recoveries. Each client is paired with a dedicated advocate to coordinate trauma counselors and medical resources throughout legal proceedings.

Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Negligence

Leveraging deep medical knowledge alongside trial partner Philip C. Cifarelli, the firm prosecutes complex claims involving diagnostic delays, surgical errors, pharmaceutical mistakes, birth injuries, and nursing home neglect against major hospital systems and physicians.

Automobile and Commercial Truck Collisions

The firm's car accident lawyers investigate serious highway crashes, tractor-trailer accidents, and motorcycle collisions across Orange County and Southern California, holding negligent motorists and commercial freight companies accountable for catastrophic bodily injuries.

School Negligence and Public Entity Claims

When educational institutions fail to maintain adequate supervision or ignore dangerous campus hazards, the legal team navigates strict California Government Claims Act deadlines to protect children and hold public and private institutions liable.

Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries

Representing families facing tragic losses from reckless conduct, the firm pursues comprehensive damages for burial costs, lost household support, and emotional deprivation.

Contingency-Fee Representation with Zero Upfront Expenses

Access to justice should never depend on personal wealth. The Cifarelli Law Firm handles injury and abuse cases on a strict contingency-fee basis. Clients owe zero legal fees unless financial recovery is secured through a favorable settlement or trial verdict.

Schedule a Confidential and Free Consultation

Whether you need to hire a lawyer to address childhood trauma or seek compensation for severe physical injury, compassionate legal support is a phone call away. The firm provides bilingual services in English and Spanish. Contact The Cifarelli Law Firm today for a private and complimentary consultation.