About Gerald S.

Gerald S — Ohn practices personal injury law at the Law Offices of Gerald S. Ohn, APC in Los Angeles, California. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 2001. The firm, located in the heart of Los Angeles, also handles business law, employment law, appeals and appellate matters, and civil rights cases throughout the state. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2001, following a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Brown University in 1996.

His legal career began shortly after graduation when he joined a law firm as a litigation associate. Over the years, he has developed a diverse practice, focusing on various aspects of personal injury law while also engaging in business and employment law. Most of his cases involve representing clients injured due to negligence or wrongful acts. Cases typically progress through initial consultations, discovery, and settlement negotiations. He has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, Eastern. Southern Districts of California, as well as the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Before founding his firm in 2009, he served as a deputy attorney general in California, where he worked in litigation and legal strategy. He also worked as a financial services litigation associate, further broadening his expertise in complex legal matters. His extensive background allows him to handle the details of personal injury claims and appeals effectively. Gerald is an active member of several legal associations, including the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also involved with the Asian American Bar Association of Los Angeles County and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

His commitment to the legal community extends to the Korean American Bar Association of Southern California and the International Association of Korean Lawyers. In his free time, Gerald engages in community service and legal education initiatives. He believes in giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of legal professionals. His dedication to his clients and his involvement in the legal community reflect his commitment to justice and advocacy in California.

Education

University of Michigan Law School

J.D. (2001)

Brown University

B.A. (1996) | East Asian Studies

Languages

English (Spoken) Korean (Spoken)

Experience

Founding & Managing Principal

Law Offices of Gerald S. Ohn, APC
2009

Principal

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
2008

Deputy Lawyer General

California Department of Justice
2005

Financial Services Litigation Associate

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
2004

Litigation Associate

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
2001

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
Central, Northern, Eastern & Southern Districts of California, United States District Court
9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court
United States District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Business Law Employment Law Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Discovery Settlement negotiations

Professional Associations

Beverly Hills Bar Association

has membership Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

has membership Current

Asian American Bar Association of Los Angeles County

has membership Current

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

has membership Current

Korean American Bar Association of Southern California

has membership Current

International Association of Korean Lawyers

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 800 S Figueroa St #750 Los Angeles CA 90017