Best Dog Bite Lawyers in Los Angeles

Sure, the family pooch is billed as man’s best friend. But dogs are also animals, and that means they can lash out. In the U.S., that’s led to 1,000 residents seeking emergency care each day for dog bite injuries. And annually, dogs leave 12,000 Americans hospitalized. 

Picking up the pieces, paying bills, and venturing back into the world are all part of the long road to recovery after a dog bite attack.

A skilled dog-bite lawyer can help ease that journey. 

How do you find one? Personal injury lawsuits are most often resolved through settlements, which are typically private. Even finding out which lawyers and law firms have public verdicts in their favor can mean using paid services or rooting through different jurisdictions and records, one at a time.

We wanted to make it easier, so we put together a roundup of dog bite lawyers in Los Angeles. 

Why would we highlight our competitors? First, we’re only human: we can’t be in every location, every language, and every availability constraint.

But some factors are non-negotiable. You’ll want an attorney who can bring true negotiation skills, trial experience, and deep knowledge of dog bite cases to the table — all with a clean bar record and stellar client reviews.

Here are your best L.A. options.

Principales conclusiones

• Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 1,295 dog bite cases filed in Los Angeles County alone.
• While pit bulls account for about ⅔ of dog attacks and rottweilers account for another ~10%, German Shepherds and mastiffs are also disproportionately represented in attacks.
• MKP is one of the best in Los Angeles for personal injury cases when a pet owner’s negligence lands you in the emergency room or with physical injuries. They’ve negotiated fair settlements and amassed trial winnings for individual cases in the millions. 
• Across Los Angeles, other top firms, both large and small, can step in with alternative locations to help dog attack victims.

The Best Dog Bite Lawyers in Los Angeles

MKP Law Group 

Contact: Call us anytime at (323) 524-9619. You can also schedule a consultation using our online form.

About: We’re personal injury attorneys serving dog bite plaintiffs, as well as bike, auto, and motorcycle injury victims, and slip-and-fall victims

Location: Los Angeles’ financial district/Koreatown, serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial County, Orange County, and all of California

Availability: 24/7 for new case inquiries and consultations

Ratings: 4.9 / 5.0 (Google), with 100’s of 5 star reviews 

Fee Structure: Free consultation, with cases taken on a contingency basis, so clients don’t pay anything upfront or out-of-pocket. Clients pay only when and if our firm wins their case. This allows our clients to get exceptional legal representation without worrying about financial constraints. 

We’re a small firm that focuses on injury work, with experience that’s paid off in millions in fair compensation for dog-bite victims. At trial, we’ve won $1M verdicts for dog bites, with settlements to match.

Those successes are built on deep knowledge of the niche: we share information across cases involving landlord liability, delivery drivers, beach/park incidents, and other specifics that we’ve seen across a career handling dog attack claims.

Client Quotes:

“When I was put in the middle of an unforeseen dog bite incident, I asked Jordan for his help and he delivered. I was completely blown away by his professionalism, knowledge, and success. He is 100% trustworthy and will be on your side throughout the entire process. If you need legal assistance, he’s the person you want to call.”

“I was bit by a dog, and Jordan helped me get more money than I thought I would get. Great customer service from start to finish with 100 percent transparency in all their fees. Would definitely recommend.”

Dog Bite Law Group  

About: A niche dog-bite and animal attack firm with offices in downtown L.A., Irvine, Carlsbad, San Diego, and El Cajon

Availability: The L.A. office is open weekdays from 8:30 to 5:00, but you can reach the group for intake via phone and online web form anytime.

Main Practice Areas: Dog-bite and animal injury claims only

Ratings: 5.0 / 5.0 (Google, via Birdeye)

Fee structure: Purely contingency-based, with no upfront costs and no fees owed unless the firm recovers for you

The Dominguez Firm

About: A large, multi-office personal injury firm in the Wilshire Center area of Los Angeles, with additional offices across Central and Southern California

Availability: 24 hours for calls and intake, with staffed offices during workday hours

Main Practice Areas: Auto, truck, motorcycle, rideshare, dog-bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death, including workers’ compensation and related personal injury issues

Ratings: 4.8 / 5.0 (TrustAnalytics, for the Los Angeles office).

Fee structure: Free consultations for personal injury claims, with contingency-based pay, so clients pay a percentage of the money recovered by the firm. They won’t pay if they recover nothing.

Law Offices of Howard Kornberg

About: A boutique personal injury firm in Westwood, serving L.A. and surrounding communities

Availability: Reach them by phone or website form outside of normal business hours (8:30 to 5:00 on weekdays).

Main Practice Areas: With a focus on serious injury, the firm handles car, truck, and pedestrian accidents, dog bites, premises liability, and wrongful death cases.

Ratings: 5.0 / 5.0 (Google)

Fee structure: Initial consultations are free, and contingency fees are offered for personal injury representation.

Kenneth M. Phillips

About: This Beverly Hills solo practice exclusively represents dog-bite victims. 

Availability: Arrange a consultation by phone or web form, and see the attorney in the office during traditional work hours on weekdays.

Main Practice Areas: Dog-bite and dog-attack cases only, including strict liability claims, nationwide legal analysis, and catastrophic injuries

Ratings: 4.0 / 5.0 (Yelp, with the rating skewed by a low number of reviews)

Fee structure: Contingency-based and free consultations, with clients paying nothing if they cannot recover

Rose, Klein & Marias

About: In downtown L.A., this long-established firm comes with multiple offices to serve plaintiffs in Ontario, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura.

Availability: Phone lines and online forms let users request a consultation anytime, but you’ll find offices open during weekday business hours.

Main Practice Areas: Personal injury, dog bites, workers’ compensation, asbestos/mesothelioma, toxic exposure, serious injury, and occupational disease issues

Ratings: 4.0 / 5.0 (TrustAnalytica, via Google)

Fee structure: Free consultations and never a fee unless they win for personal injury claims

Wilshire Law Firm

About: A very large plaintiff-side firm in Los Angeles, with offices in Irvine, Oakland, and San Diego. The firm works on multiple issues around personal injury and sexual abuse, employee rights (employment law), and class-action cases.

Availability: Open 24/7 for contact and consultations.

Main Practice Areas: Motor-vehicle accidents, personal injury, sexual abuse, product liability, employement law, wrongful death, and slip-and-fall

Ratings: 4.9 / 5.0 (from LeadStal, aggregating other review sites)

Fee structure: Contingency-based, with free consultations

Adamson Ahdoot 

About: A large personal injury firm in Los Angeles, but with offices in 9 California cities

Availability: The firm advertises its 24/7 availability.

Main Practice Areas: Personal injury-only, with specific website details for dog-bite victims

Ratings: 4.9 / 5.0 (Google)

Fee structure: Free consultations and contingency-based pay, with some information on advances for those with medical care and expenses that need to be settled before recovery

Bisnar Chase

About: Their main office is in Newport Beach, but there are also downtown L.A., Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego options for this firm that’s all about personal injury.

Availability: Client intake is available 24/7, with weekday office hours.

Main Practice Areas: Personal injury claims, with auto, truck, and bike accidents foregrounded. They also handle dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, class-action suits, employment law, defective products, and related areas

Ratings: 4.7 / 5.0 (EliteLitigators)

Fee structure: The firm works on a contingency-fee basis with free case evaluation, so there’s no cost to clients if the firm doesn’t win. 

The Ryan Law Group 

About: With 7 total offices, including Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, and Riverside, this personal injury group bills itself as “full service.”

Availability: Call or submit an online form 24/7 or visit the office during weekday hours

Main Practice Areas: All personal injury areas. While the website has dedicated dog-bite content, you’ll find core areas covered, such as traffic accidents. 

Ratings: 4.9 / 5.0 (Yelp)

Fee structure: There’s never a fee for personal injury clients unless you win.

How to Choose the Best Dog Bite Firm in L.A.

MKP brings over 30 years of collective experience to fighting for the victims of dog-bite injuries. We started our careers working with insurance companies. That means we know how companies involved in these claims think, and today, we use that knowledge to get maximum compensation for plaintiffs who need it. 

If you or a loved one needs a Los Angeles dog-bite attorney, choose a firm that offers the availability, fee structure, and specialization you need; then book a consultation, get legal advice, and get legal representation from an attorney whose communication makes you feel supported. 

If you need a dog bite lawyer in Los Angeles, call MKP Law Group today for a free consultation at (323) 524-9619 or schedule a consultation using our online form.