Civil Litigation & Personal Injury
Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers represents clients in multiple areas of civil law & litigation, including personal injury claims, contract disputes, property disputes, intellectual property disputes, product liability concerns, and defamation and libel cases.

Civil litigation is the process of resolving non-criminal matters between two or more parties in a court of law.
A civil lawsuit aims to resolves disputes between people, business, or other entities—including government entities—through a series of distinct proceedings which may involve the filing of a lawsuit in state or federal court, or the pursuit of legal claims through arbitration. The process involves the preparation of mandatory court pleadings, the conducting of discovery such as taking depositions, and the handling of a client’s case through trial or arbitration.
"Appeals and negotiation of settlements are also part of the litigation process."
Many of the practice of areas of Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers fall into the category of civil law, but a client may have a unique claim that does not precisely fall into one of our particular stated practice areas—claims such as personal injury, defamation, intentional interference with contract, fraudulent transfers, and various other tort claims that have caused a personal or monetary injury.
Our Torrance Personal Injury Lawyers are experienced civil litigators who have represented clients on numerous such claims.
Cases and claims which Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers has tried to success have included:
- Wrongful death
- Bodily injury
- Conversion/Misappropriation of property
- Aiding and abetting fraud
- Bad-faith denial of insurance coverage/benefits
- Elder Abuse
- Boundaries and easements
- Unfair Business Practices
- Discrimination Based on Age & Disability
"If you have a dispute, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your claim, so that you are aware of your rights and your options.."

30+ years
Serving the Los Angeles area
With a focus on personalized attention and strategic solutions, our experienced attorneys are here to support your legal journey.
More than just a law firm – the team at Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers is a close-knit family.