Callahan & Blaine

Callahan & Blaine is California’s leading litigation law firm, renowned for its unmatched courtroom victories and strategic legal counsel. With a legacy of landmark verdicts—including a $934 million jury award, the largest in Orange County history—the firm consistently delivers outcomes that redefine success in the legal field. From complex business disputes to catastrophic personal injury and insurance litigation, their results speak volumes.

Callahan & Blaine is led by Managing Partner Edward Susolik and a management team with over 180 years of combined litigation experience. The firm’s 30 senior attorneys are elite trial lawyers, each bringing at least 8 years of litigation experience, with many having 15 to 30 years of courtroom practice. Their deep expertise spans commercial litigation, real estate, intellectual property, employment law, and corporate transactions.

Callahan & Blaine excels in high-stakes matters, securing the highest personal injury verdict in U.S. history at $50 million, and the largest bad faith insurance judgment in Orange County at $58 million. Their success is built on thorough preparation, innovative legal strategies, and an unwavering commitment to client advocacy.

Callahan & Blaine also stands out for its deep specialization in insurance litigation, led by Susolik, a nationally recognized expert who has handled over 2,000 insurance disputes and 1,500 mediations. Whether representing Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, or individuals, the firm’s focus remains the same: securing justice through exceptional legal performance.

Callahan & Blaine is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and serves a diverse client base across the nation. Known for its relentless pursuit of truth and justice, the firm combines unparalleled legal skill with genuine dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients. With every case, they continue to set the standard for excellence in litigation.