About Eugene Gerard

Eugene Gerard Bruno is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and Illinois. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1988 and to the California State Bar in 1994, holding. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Bruno is the founder and managing attorney at Eugene Bruno & Associates, a law firm specializing in personal injury cases, with offices located in San Diego and Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, representing clients throughout Southern California and Illinois.

Mr. Bruno earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, where he graduated in 1987. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Additionally, he attended Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois, further enhancing his legal education.

Mr. Bruno's practice focuses on personal injury law, representing individuals involved in various types of accidents, including motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents. He handles all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial proceedings. His extensive experience has led to a reported 99.7% success rate in his cases, reflecting his commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bruno has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Fifth Circuits. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal. Before founding his own firm in 1994, he worked as an associate attorney at Richman Mann & Greene in Chicago and at Seyfarth Shaw Fairweather & Geraldson in Chicago.

Mr. Bruno is an active member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Illinois. He is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. In his free time, he enjoys yoga, meditation, cooking, and spending time with his two dogs, Mama and Mookie.

Education

Bryant College

Undergraduate Degree

Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva U

Law Degree

Northwestern University School of Law

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Managing Lawyer

Eugene Bruno & Associates
1994

Associate Lawyer

Richman Mann & Greene
1991

Associate Lawyer

Seyfarth Shaw Fairweather & Geraldson
1988

Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois
California

Court Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1988
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court · Admitted 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1990
California Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994

Types of Cases Handled

motor vehicle accidents bicycle accidents pedestrian accidents

Legal Services Scope

Litigation

Professional Associations

California Supreme Court

has membership 1994 - Current

Illinois Supreme Court

has membership 1994 - Current

U.S. District Court, S.D. California

has membership 1994 - Current

7th Cir. U.S. Court of Appeals

has membership 1990 - Current

5th Cir. U.S. Court of Appeals

has membership 1990 - Current

U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois

has membership 1988 - Current