About Brad

Brad Nakase is a California attorney specializing in personal injury and employment law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on May 25, 2005. Nakase is the founder and managing partner of Nakase Law Firm, which has multiple offices in California, including locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California - Santa Barbara in 2001 and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2004. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation for his legal career.

Nakase's practice areas include personal injury, employment law, and business litigation. He handles cases related to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and workers' compensation claims. Additionally, he is experienced in general liability insurance defense and civil RICO actions.

Throughout his career, Nakase has represented clients in various legal stages, including negotiations, litigation, trials, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for both the Central and Southern Districts of California. His extensive litigation experience has positioned him as a capable advocate for his clients.

Brad Nakase has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community, including receiving the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California in 2019. He is actively involved in professional associations, including the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Legal Aid Society, where he serves as a volunteer lawyer. He is also a member of the San Diego Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Education

University of California - Santa Barbara

B.S.

California Western School of Law

J.D. | Law

Languages

Cantonese (Spoken) English (Spoken, Written) Mandarin (Spoken) Vietnamese (Spoken)

Experience

Partner / Lawyer

Nakase Accident Lawyers & Employment Lawyers

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

All California State Courts State Trial Court
Central District of California U.S. District Court
Southern District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

personal injury employment law business litigation

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Litigation Trials Appeals

Professional Associations

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

Executive Committee 2017 - Current

Legal Aid Society

Volunteer Lawyer 2005 - Current

San Diego Bar Association

has membership 2007 - 2013

American Bar Association

has membership 2006 - 2009

Office Locations

Main Office

 2221 Camino del Rio S Suite 300 San Diego CA 92108

Office 2

 4660 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 100 PMB 8249 San Diego CA 92122

Office 3

 402 W Broadway Suite 400 PMB 1321 San Diego CA 92101

Office 4

 473 E Carnegie Dr PMB 8243 San Bernardino CA 92408

Office 5

 11801 Pierce St Suite 200 PMB 2200 Riverside CA 92505

Office 6

 10620 Treena St Suite 200 PMB 8248 San Diego CA 92131

Office 7

 500 La Terraza Blvd Suite 150 PMB 2601 Escondido CA 92025

Office 8

 333 H St Suite 5000 PMB 8227 Chula Vista CA 91910