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About Dustin Thordarson

Dustin Thordarson is a trial attorney at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP where he represents individuals in complex personal injury, wrongful death, and product defect cases. Since 2021, he has secured over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients.

As a bilingual Los Angeles native and graduate of Loyola High School, Mr. Thordarson's roots in the community run deep. He comes from a large family of eleven siblings, giving him a unique perspective on the importance of family bonds and supporting others. His fluency in Spanish allows him to directly serve and advocate for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring clear communication throughout the legal process.

After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Political Science and Spanish Linguistics, Mr. Thordarson earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 2014, graduating in the top 20% of his class.

Throughout his career, Mr. Thordarson has focused exclusively on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, handling matters involving burns, amputations, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries of many kinds and brain injuries.

A member of the State Bar of California, his strategic approach to litigation and exceptional trial preparation skills have earned him recognition as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2023. Mr. Thordarson's reputation in the legal community is built on his ability to achieve outstanding results while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.

Practice areas

Education

Southwestern Law School
J.D., 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of California

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