

MAKING LIVES BETTER
Protecting People's Rights Since 1978

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Would you prefer a team that shares the risk and is fully invested in your success, or one that gets paid regardless of the outcome? We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win, so you can get the help you need without financial stress.
We Have Recovered Over Two Billion Dollars on Behalf of Our Clients
During their first decade, U.S. News & World Report along with Best Lawyers in America have selected Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire for their Best Law Firms in America list and rated us a San Diego Tier One Law Firm in categories ranging from personal injury to eminent domain, mass tort litigation to medical malpractice, and commercial litigation to sex abuse litigation and more.
Whether you need help pursuing an injury claim or settling a business dispute, you can count on our team to have the resources, knowledge and capabilities to maximize the outcome of your case. With over 47 years of experience, we are dedicated to making lives better.
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Fighters for Victims of Serious Personal Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents
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What Sets Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire Apart?
Your legal team should be the ones you can count on in your darkest hour. We take your case seriously and only accept those we believe in, ensuring no frivolous claims. Our reputation as skilled litigators precedes us, and our opponents know that when we’re involved, it’s not a trivial matter.

Proven Success

Community Focused

Respected Trial Lawyers

Risk-Free Representation
A Winning Tradition
Even seemingly small injuries will impact the quality of your life for decades. We understand that because we have seen it thousands of times. You need to be sure to find an attorney who has a team that understands your pain and suffering, and has a track record of getting the compensation their clients deserve.
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$55 MILLION
Settlement in Largest False Claims Act Case Without Government Intervention
This was the largest settlement in the history of the False Claims Act where the government did not intervene in the action, and it was larger than all the prior such settlements combined. This Qui Tam action filed in the U.S. District Court in Utah involved an action in the name of the U.S. Government for damages arising from the falsification of manufacturing and inspection records on nine solid-fuel motor rocket systems (Trident I, C-4; Trident II, C-5; Titan IV, Delta, Pershing II, Sram, MX – Peacekeeper; Pegasus, and ICBM) over a ten-year period.
Results
$22.4 MILLION
Jury Verdict in Construction Defect Case Involving Condominium Project
Construction defect suit involving roofs, drainage, land subsidence, slope failure, and structural defects in a 419-unit condominium project. Jury found defendant defrauded Association, thus preventing the application of statute of limitations defenses which would have barred recovery of most of the units.
Results
$2.8 MILLION
Verdict for Brain-Damaged Baby in Case Against the United States
Bench verdict against the United States of America for a brain-damaged baby.
Results
$20.3 MILLION
Verdict for Client After Rollover Accident Leaves Them Quadriplegic
Rollover accident involving a Ford van that left our client a quadriplegic. The case involved multiple design failures including a faulty seat restraint system and roof crush standards.
Results
$33 MILLION
Verdict in Fraud & Breach of Contract Case
Fraud/breach of contract action by Upper Deck Baseball Card Company.
ResultsOur Attorneys
When you choose our firm, you’re getting a team that’s respected by peers, trusted by clients, and fully dedicated to doing what’s right for you.

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What Can We Help You With?
Since 1978, we have helped family businesses grow from small one-man operations into companies with one billion dollars in annual sales. We have fought insurance companies on behalf of widowers who lost their loved ones in car crashes. We have recovered millions on behalf of the families of 9/11 victims. We work zealously to improve our clients’ lives, and we will continue to fight for them until the end.



