Master Lawyer Patricia GARCIA

Patricia has been an advocate for injured persons her entire career. Before obtaining her law degree, Patricia served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Her tenure in the military instilled in her a profound commitment to pursue a purpose-driven career. This led to her role as litigation paralegal where she engaged with clients and gained a full understanding of the complete scope of their injuries and how those injuries impacted their daily lives.Patricia then enrolled in Southwestern Law School’s accelerated Scale program and completed her law degree in two years. Throughout her time in law school, Patricia persisted in her mission to safeguard the rights of individuals in need. She actively engaged in public interest initiatives, including Southwestern’s Small Claims Clinic, Bet Tzedek’s legal aid program for low-income residents, and she dedicated her efforts to the Leg Aid Foundation in South Los Angeles.As an attorney, Patricia ardently champions the cause of individuals and families who have fallen victim to wrongful injuries. At its core, an injury is an intensely personal ordeal, often pitted against powerful insurance companies. The combination of her military service and professional experiences have instilled in her the work ethic and determination necessary for obtaining just compensation for her clients. Patricia has navigated and negotiated a diverse range of settlements, spanning in areas such as automobile collisions, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability. She remains wholly committed to delivering tailored attention to each client, from their initial consultation to the successful resolution of their case.Patricia serves on the board of the Whittier Bar Association and is committed to mentoring the next generation of great attorneys through the Southwestern Law School’s Scale mentorship program.