Heiting & Irwin

Heiting & Irwin is a respected personal injury law firm based in Riverside, California, with a long-standing reputation for strong advocacy and proven results. Founded in 1976, the firm has spent decades representing individuals harmed by negligence across Riverside County, the Inland Empire, and throughout California. With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys bring deep courtroom knowledge and strategic litigation skills to every case. The firm has recovered over $500,000,000 in verdicts and settlements, demonstrating a consistent ability to secure meaningful results for injured individuals and their families.

Heiting & Irwin focuses on complex personal injury litigation involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, product liability, and premises liability. Cases frequently involve serious and life-altering injuries such as paralysis, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and brain trauma. The firm also handles car, truck, motorcycle, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian accident claims. Through careful investigation and strong trial preparation, the legal team builds cases designed to withstand aggressive defense strategies from insurers and corporate defendants.

Heiting & Irwin attorneys are known for meticulous preparation and skilled courtroom advocacy. The firm frequently collaborates with medical professionals, engineers, economists, investigators, and safety experts to strengthen case analysis and present clear evidence. This thorough approach has contributed to numerous substantial results, including an $18,000,000 wrongful death jury verdict, a $12,650,000 catastrophic injury settlement, and a $9,400,000 trucking accident jury verdict. Additional results include a $35,000,000 recovery involving a drunk driving crash and a $29,000,000 case involving severe brain injury to a child passenger.

Heiting & Irwin is led by attorneys recognized for professional excellence and leadership in the legal community. Managing partner James Otto Heiting previously served as President of the State Bar of California and President of the Riverside County Bar. The firm’s attorneys have received recognitions such as AV Preeminent ratings, Super Lawyers listings, a JUSTIA 10.0 rating, and honors including Litigator of the Year from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. These distinctions reflect a commitment to ethical advocacy and high standards of legal practice.

Heiting & Irwin continues to deliver strategic representation grounded in experience, preparation, and dedication to justice. The firm approaches each matter with attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and readiness for trial when necessary. This commitment to legal excellence has earned lasting trust from clients, attorneys, and judges across Southern California.