About Eugene Zinovyev

Eugene Zinovyev, Esq., is a Junior Partner with 14 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class action lawsuits. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley , and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings . One of Eugene's proudest achievements is securing a significant settlement for thousands of nurses in the Pacific Northwest who were forced to work off-the-clock during the COVID-19 pandemic. This case highlights his dedication to protecting workers' rights and his relentless pursuit of justice for those who are exploited. Guided by his professional philosophy that good judgment and aggressive pursuit of his client's interests leads to the best results for all, Eugene is committed to delivering outstanding legal representation.

Inspired by his grandfather, a criminal defense attorney in the USSR, he has always been driven by a passion for the law and a desire to make a positive impact. His diverse interests and analytical skills enrich his approach to the law, allowing him to connect with clients on multiple levels and provide comprehensive legal solutions. Eugene's personal quote encapsulates his approach to legal practice and his commitment to achieving the best outcomes for those he represents. Outside of his legal practice, Eugene enjoys cooking, playing the guitar, collecting comic books, and watching and shooting movies.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Wilshire Law Firm

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

$35.3 millionVerdict

A Los Angeles jury awarded $35,285,942 to an 81-year-old man who suffered a spinal fracture and permanent injuries after a tractor-trailer rear-ended the vehicle he was riding in on Interstate 10.

Los Angeles County Superior Court (Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, Long Beach) · 2022Truck AccidentsRead the full story →
$30 millionVerdict

A Los Angeles jury awarded $30 million in noneconomic damages in 2023 to Kenya Taylor, whose 6-year-old son was beaten to death by a Los Angeles Unified School District playground worker she had asked to watch him over winter break, and put 90 percent of the fault on the district. The Court of Appeal reversed in June 2025, holding that Education Code section 44808 made the district immune because the death happened off campus, and directed judgment for the district.

Los Angeles County Superior Court; Cal. Ct. App. 2d Dist., Div. 3, No. B333718 · 2023Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$28.5 millionSettlement

An 11-year-old with an IEP requiring door-to-door transport was abandoned at the school curb by district staff, struck by a car on a four-lane road, and left with permanent brain damage; the $28.5 million settlement against Victor Elementary School District was the largest pedestrian accident settlement in California in 2019.

San Bernardino County Superior Court / Victorville · 2019Premises LiabilityRead the full story →
$13.87 millionVerdict

A Los Angeles jury awarded $13,872,900 to a 42-year-old motorcyclist who said a low-speed collision caused neck and groin injuries. In December 2025 the Court of Appeal vacated the judgment and ordered a new trial because the plaintiff disclosed a new medical expert seven days before trial.

Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2023Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →

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

Education

University of California
J.D.

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$56.01 million · $1.04 Billion Roundup Verdict for Livermore Retiree With Brain Lymphoma

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