Hillguard

Hillguard Injury & Employment Lawyers is a California firm based in Sherman Oaks and serving clients statewide. The firm focuses on personal injury and employment law for individuals harmed by negligence or unlawful workplace conduct. Its injury practice includes car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, and premises liability cases, along with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. The employment practice covers discrimination, harassment, wage violations, retaliation, failure to accommodate, hostile work environments, and wrongful termination.

Hillguard Injury & Employment Lawyers approaches each matter with direct attorney involvement, detailed investigation, and trial-focused preparation. The firm gathers evidence, reviews medical or employment records, works with appropriate experts, and prepares claims for negotiation or litigation. Clients receive free consultations and direct guidance throughout the case. The firm handles qualifying matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm obtains a recovery.

Hillguard Injury & Employment Lawyers represents clients in serious accident and workplace disputes across California. Its attorneys handle insurance negotiations, civil litigation, settlement discussions, and trials when necessary. The personal injury team pursues compensation for medical costs, lost income, future care, and other supported damages. The employment team represents workers in disputes involving discriminatory treatment, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, retaliation, and unlawful termination under California and federal employment laws.

Hillguard Injury & Employment Lawyers was founded in Los Angeles in 2010 and is led by founding partner David E. Jacobson. The firm reports recovering tens of millions of dollars through settlements and verdicts. Jacobson has received recognition including a 2026 Super Lawyers selection and National Trial Lawyers honors. The firm combines courtroom experience, personalized service, transparent communication, and contingency-fee representation for Californians facing serious injury or employment disputes.