Jeffrey Fishkin is a partner at Walsworth who focuses his practice on transportation and general liability matters in high-exposure litigation across California. He represents a broad range of transportation clients, including the nation’s largest freight broker, motor carriers, trucking companies and their insurers, as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Jeff defends clients in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and personal injury cases arising from trucking and transportation incidents, as well as in product and premises liability matters and complex multi-party disputes. He takes a hands-on approach to every matter, remaining closely involved in case strategy, discovery, and key litigation decisions from start to finish.
With a strategic and practical approach, Jeff works to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively while positioning his clients for long-term success. He draws on his broad experience to provide clear, actionable guidance and is particularly skilled at explaining complex legal issues in a straightforward and understandable way.
Born and raised in Southern California, Jeff brings an approachable and personable style to his practice. He is known for being easy to work with, responsive, and committed to building strong client relationships.
- Obtained dismissals of matters by plaintiffs or victories by way of Motion for Summary Judgment in matters involving his freight broker clients.
- Negotiated an extremely favorable settlement in a truck vs. motorcycle leg amputation matter involving an Olympic athlete.
- Secured favorable evidence through early discovery to support a dismissal on behalf of a client in a multi-party catastrophic injury products liability case involving a bus roll-over.
- Reached a settlement for less than one-third of the demand on the eve of trial in a wrongful death matter involving a truck vs. motorcycle accident.