Trial Attorney
David E. Jacobson
Founding Partner — Hillguard Injury Lawyers
David E. Jacobson is one of California's most recognized personal injury attorneys. With over a decade of practice devoted exclusively to fighting for injury victims and wronged employees, he has built a reputation for relentless advocacy and remarkable results.
Biography
A Life Dedicated to Justice
Originally from Queens, New York, David E. Jacobson graduated cum laude with College Honors from UCLA and received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. Before establishing Hillguard, Mr. Jacobson had the opportunity to practice at some of the most renowned firms in California and work on cases in the national spotlight.
Mr. Jacobson was selected to Super Lawyers in 2026, a list limited to no more than 5% of attorneys in California, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for nine consecutive years from 2017 through 2025. He was named to the Top 40 Under 40 (2018) by The National Trial Lawyers and has been published numerous times in Attorney and Practice Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine, among others. He is an active member of the State Bar of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the California Employment Lawyers Association.
Track Record
Notable Case Results
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique.
Auto Accident Injury
$1,249,999Distracted driver rear-end collision
Rideshare Accident
$1,040,000Uber passenger collision with stolen vehicle
Truck Accident
$1,000,000Tow-truck freeway rear-end collision
Wrongful Death / Premises Liability
$2,400,000Premises liability matter resulting in a wrongful-death recovery
Premises Liability
$375,000Dangerous property conditions
Employment Discrimination
$320,000Wrongful termination settlement
Awards & Honors
Super Lawyer · 2026
Super Lawyers
Rising Star · 2017–2025
Super Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40 · 2018
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 · 2017–2025
Attorney & Practice Magazine
Best of L.A. Legal · 2026
Los Angeles Magazine
Education
B.A., College Honors
University of California, Los Angeles
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Bar Admissions
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Practice Areas
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