Gabriel Minsal

Trial Lawyer at Carpenter & Zuckerman
Beverly Hills, CA

About Gabriel Minsal

Gabriel Minsal is a dedicated trial lawyer passionately motivated to secure maximum compensation for his injured clients, especially when they would otherwise not have access to quality legal counsel. Steadfast and driven in his pursuit of justice, Gabriel takes great pride in never giving up, even in the face of adversity. Holding himself to the highest standard of excellence, Gabriel extolls the importance of perfecting one’s skills in all aspects of litigation , from aggressive discovery to pre-litigation negotiation strategies. At the same time, Gabriel consciously focuses on his clients’ experiences, ensuring they are well informed and updated.

Gabriel joined Carpenter & Zuckerman in July 2022 after clerking for Minsal & Muniz Law Offices from 2021 to 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel set visionary goals for his future from a young age. He moved to the United States to pursue his undergraduate degree in Florida and graduate studies in Washington, D.C. Still, love ultimately brought Gabriel to Los Angeles, California, where he has resided since 2022.

Today a successful Los Angeles trial lawyer, Gabriel’s future aspirations include pursuing a Doctor of Juridical Science degree (S.J.D.) in Health Law & Policy , the most advanced academic law degree available. Education In May 2021, Gabriel earned his LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Law and Government from American University Washington College of Law, with a specialization in Health Law & Policy. In May 2020

Proven verdicts and settlements at Carpenter & Zuckerman

These results are credited to Carpenter & Zuckerman. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$45 millionVerdictTop 20 of 2016 · #13

A Los Angeles jury awarded $45 million to the four children of Claudia Fernandez after a drunk driver, whose vehicle owner negligently handed over her keys, struck and killed her at a Boyle Heights taco truck in 2012.

Los Angeles Superior Court · 2016Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$40 millionVerdictTop 20 of 2015 · #10

A Riverside jury awarded $40 million to the parents of Orlando Jordan after finding that TGI Friday's and its franchise operator bore 55 percent of the responsibility for his death, having repeatedly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated underage patron who then stabbed Jordan inside the restaurant.

Riverside County Superior Court · 2015Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$38.6 millionVerdictTop 20 of 2012 · #10

A Newport Beach hotel guest fell two stories from a balcony with a railing eight inches below California building code height, suffered a skull fracture and catastrophic traumatic brain injury, and an Orange County jury returned a $38,628,127 verdict against the hotel in 2012.

Orange County Superior Court · 2012Premises LiabilityRead the full story →
$8.36 millionVerdict

In September 2013 a Los Angeles County MTA maintenance van rear-ended a stalled Honda on the Santa Monica Freeway, and both vehicles caught fire. The driver, Xian Hui Lin, 56, died four days later. The MTA admitted responsibility, and a Los Angeles Superior Court jury in March 2016 awarded his widow and two adult children $8.36 million in damages. The parties then settled and waived appeal.

Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (case BC546460) · 2016Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$6.63 millionVerdict

A Los Angeles jury awarded Henrietta Castrellon $6,626,603 after she slipped and fell on an unsafe floor condition at a Home Depot store, in a result the Daily Journal described as potentially the largest such verdict against the company in California.

Los Angeles Superior Court · 2025Slip & FallRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Education

Howard University School of Law
J.D.
University of Miami
Undergraduate, 2017

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of California

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