Donald Garcia

Donald Garcia is a California personal injury attorney who represents people harmed in accidents and other injury matters. He focuses his practice on protecting the rights of injured clients and helping them pursue compensation after preventable harm. His background in insurance claims gives him insight into how bodily injury cases are evaluated. He uses that experience to assess claims, address insurer arguments, prepare evidence, and guide clients through the process.

Donald attended American College of Law after pursuing higher education following four years of military service with the 101st Airborne Division. He also studied at Western State University in Fullerton. While attending law school, he worked in the insurance industry as a bodily injury adjuster and taught seminars addressing mediation and arbitration. His education and claims experience provide a practical foundation for evaluating injuries, insurance issues, negotiations, and litigation strategy.

Donald dedicated his legal career to representing people who suffered personal injuries after completing law school. His earlier work as a bodily injury adjuster provides perspective on insurer decision-making, claim evaluation, mediation, and settlement discussions. He applies that background when examining damages and preparing injury claims. His experience also includes substantial public service, including two terms as mayor of Aliso Viejo and six years of service on the city council.

Donald Garcia has earned an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for professional ability and ethical standards. He has also served on Aliso Viejo’s first planning commission and as a director of the Orange County Fire Authority. His combination of personal injury practice, insurance-industry knowledge, and public leadership supports a practical approach to representation. He remains focused on protecting injured people and helping them navigate claims involving personal harm.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Trust Guss Injury Lawyers
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• American College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western State University