Smith Trial Group · Newport Beach, California

Southern California Personal Injury & Employment Trial Lawyers

We represent people who have been seriously injured or treated unlawfully at work. No attorney's fees unless we recover for you.

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$10MJury VerdictAuto accident causing severe back and knee injuries $1.9MSettlementPedestrian struck by a bus in a crosswalk $1.5MJury VerdictDisability discrimination and wrongful termination $500KSettlementWrongful termination and discrimination

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About the Firm

Who We Are

Smith Trial Group is a firm of personal injury and employment lawyers representing people who have been seriously injured or treated unlawfully at work.

We are trial lawyers. We prepare every case as if it will be decided by a jury, because that is what moves insurance companies and employers to pay what a case is actually worth. From our office in Newport Beach, we represent clients throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

Meet our attorneys

How We Can Help

Our practice is focused on two areas of law: serious personal injury and employee rights. In both, we prepare every case to be tried.

Employment Law

Wrongful Termination

Termination for a reason the law prohibits, including discrimination, retaliation, or protected leave.Learn more →

Discrimination & Harassment

Discrimination based on disability, pregnancy, age, race, or sex, and hostile work environments.Learn more →

Wage & Hour Claims

Unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, misclassification, and PAGA claims.Learn more →

Class Actions

Holding employers and corporations accountable when the same violation affects many people.Learn more →

Why Clients Choose Smith Trial Group

Our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined experience as trial lawyers, prosecutors, and defense counsel.

Trial-Ready Representation

Insurers and employers know which firms try cases. We prepare every case from the outset as if a jury will decide it, which is what drives full and fair settlements.

Former Big-Firm Litigators

Our attorneys clerked for a federal judge and defended Fortune 500 companies. We know how the other side evaluates and defends a claim.

Direct Access to Your Attorney

You work directly with the attorney handling your case. We return calls promptly and keep you informed by phone, text, and a secure client portal.

No Fee Unless We Win

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, and we advance the costs of litigation. Your initial consultation is free and confidential.

Meet Your Attorneys

Smith Trial Group is a family firm, founded by Cardon Smith in 2015 to give injured people and employees the same caliber of representation large corporations rely on.

Founding Attorney

Cardon Smith

Cardon Smith graduated from Georgetown University Law Center where he was a member of the nationally-ranked mock trial team. After Georgetown, Mr. Smith clerked for a federal district court judge and then litigated high-stakes business disputes for Fortune 500 companies at a law firm in Newport Beach, California.

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Attorney

Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith has been a lawyer for over thirty years. During her extensive legal career, and prior to her personal injury practice, she worked as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. Mrs. Smith is an award-winning personal injury lawyer and has obtained numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements for her personal injury clients, including a record-setting verdict in California.

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What Our Clients Say

In their own words.

"Cardon and Jennifer were knowledgeable, compassionate and went the extra mile for me with my case. I would and do recommend them to anyone and everyone."
AshleyAuto accident

"Cardon Smith is a strategic, articulate, and results-driven attorney. His strong work ethic and excellent judgement facilitate decisive action. A five-star experience all the way!"
LauraSexual harassment and retaliation claim

"I've worked in the legal industry for over thirty years. I recommend Smith Trial Group to anyone seeking legal help. Mr. Smith obtained a result that was better than I ever imagined."
JamesDog bite injury

"After I was terminated from my job due to a disability, Smith Trial Group and Cardon Smith worked relentlessly on my behalf. They took my case to trial and obtained a fantastic result."
RobertDisability discrimination case

Serving Clients Across Southern California

Our office is in Newport Beach, near John Wayne Airport. We represent clients throughout the region and meet in person at our office, by phone, or by video.

Orange County: Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, and South County
Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Long Beach, the South Bay, and the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys
Riverside County: Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Temecula, and Murrieta
San Bernardino County: San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Redlands
San Diego County: San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, and Chula Vista

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have a case?

The only way to know is to talk it through. Tell us what happened, and we will give you an honest assessment, including when we think you do not have a case.

How much does it cost to hire you?

Nothing up front. We handle injury cases and most employment cases on a contingency fee, which means our fee comes from what we recover for you. The consultation is free.

How long do I have to file?

In California, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years, and claims against a government agency often require a formal claim within six months. Employment deadlines vary by claim. The sooner you call, the more options you have.

Will my case go to trial?

Most cases resolve before trial. But we prepare every case as if it will be tried, and if a fair settlement is not offered, we are ready to take it to a jury.

Free Case Evaluation

Talk to a Lawyer About Your Case

Tell us what happened. We will review your situation at no cost and give you a straightforward assessment of your options. Consultations are free and confidential.

855-202-2232

Smith Trial Group PC
4340 Von Karman Ave, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660