Hi, my name is David Gammill — injury lawyer.
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David Gammill isn’t just another personal injury attorney. He’s the kind of trial lawyer who gets called in when cases are too complex, too high-stakes, or too important to lose. Based in Torrance, California, David founded Gammill Law Accident & Injury Lawyers with one conviction: that every injured person deserves a fighter in their corner — someone who prepares every case for trial and never backs down.
With 17 years of courtroom experience and a career that began as a Los Angeles County prosecutor, David has stood before countless juries. That prosecutorial background is rare in the plaintiff’s bar — and it’s a significant advantage. He understands how opposing counsel thinks, how to read a courtroom, and how to dismantle the tactics insurance companies use to minimize victims’ claims.
His clients come from across California — car accident victims, grieving families, whistleblowers, survivors of sexual abuse, and individuals wronged by corporations and government agencies. Whatever the case, his philosophy doesn’t change:
“Treat every client with respect, prepare every case for trial, and never back down from a fight.”
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It is a peer-driven, research-backed selection process that identifies the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Candidates are nominated by fellow attorneys, then independently evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement — including verdicts and settlements, honors and awards, bar and professional activity, and pro bono work.
Only after passing that multi-stage process is an attorney named to the list.
For 2026, David Gammill has been selected as a Super Lawyer for California in Personal Injury law. This follows his earlier recognition as a Rising Star in 2019 — an honor reserved for attorneys under 40 who demonstrate outstanding early-career performance.
His inclusion reflects a career-long commitment to excellence measured not just in credentials, but in results. The badge isn’t decorative. It’s earned.
David’s foundation was built at two respected institutions:
Before founding Gammill Law, David served as a Los Angeles County prosecutor — where he was named Prosecutor of the Year. That experience trying complex criminal cases in front of juries is now deployed entirely in service of injury victims. He knows how to present evidence under pressure, cross-examine witnesses, and command a courtroom in ways that most civil litigators simply don’t.
He is licensed to practice in California (since 2008) and Utah, and is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the Consumer Attorneys of California.
David Gammill has recovered over $100 million for clients across California. Here are some of the landmark cases that define his track record:
A 33-year-old man lost his life when he struck a collapsed, unreset crash cushion on the 134 Freeway at 2 a.m. on a rainy Sunday. David sued Caltrans, arguing the agency had failed to reset a crash cushion that had been previously impacted — a violation of their own one-week standard. The defense had offered just $10,000 before trial. The jury returned a $21.1 million verdict. Named one of the Top 10 Verdicts in Los Angeles for 2021.
After a previous attorney’s trial ended in a mistrial, the plaintiff retained David as lead counsel for the retrial against Beverly Hills Unified School District. The jury found the District negligent in supervising and retaining the abuser, awarding the survivor $16 million — entirely in non-economic damages — for decades of emotional pain, psychological trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life.
A substantial jury verdict in a whistleblower and employment retaliation case, demonstrating David’s reach across diverse areas of civil litigation — not just personal injury.
A $1.5 million settlement approved for a 7-year-old girl with severe autism who was sexually assaulted on a special needs school bus operated by Simi Valley Unified School District. Evidence revealed the District had prior knowledge of the perpetrator’s violent and sexually inappropriate history — and still assigned him to the bus with no warning to the substitute monitor on duty.
2002 — Earns Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University
Law School — Graduates from the University of Notre Dame Law School, one of the nation’s most respected legal institutions
2008 — Licensed to practice law in California
LA County DA’s Office — Serves as a Los Angeles County prosecutor, earning the distinction of Prosecutor of the Year
2019 — Named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list — reserved for the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state
2021 — Secures $21.1 million wrongful death verdict, landing in the Top 10 Verdicts in Los Angeles
2025 — Wins $16 million verdict against Beverly Hills Unified School District as lead retrial counsel
2026 — Selected to the full Super Lawyers® list for California — recognizing him among the top 5% of attorneys in the state
David’s practice is 100% focused on Personal Injury — Plaintiff work. Every case he takes is about making injury victims whole and holding negligent parties accountable.
David Gammill’s work has drawn attention far beyond standard personal injury law. His name has appeared in major publications and broadcast media, reflecting both his courtroom presence and his willingness to take on powerful opponents.
LAPD Excessive Force — Echo Park (2021) David represented an Echo Park resident allegedly assaulted by LAPD officers near a protest. Quoted in the Los Angeles Times, David said the officers were “acting no different than gangsters” — commentary that put a national spotlight on LAPD use-of-force patterns.
Pomona Police Misconduct David represented a teenager who alleged that Pomona officers beat him and then doctored video footage submitted to the District Attorney. The case drew coverage from NBC Los Angeles and resulted in civil rights charges against the officers involved.
Wrongful Arrest — Mistaken Identity David filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a California man jailed for five days on a sex offender warrant because of mistaken identity. Covered by the Sacramento Bee, the case exposed failures in law enforcement identification protocols.
San Francisco Public Housing Fire (2024) After a man perished in a fire at San Francisco’s Potrero Annex-Terrace complex, David filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the property had been “egregiously mismanaged.” Covered by SF Standard and Mission Local.
Karrueche Tran vs. Chris Brown David successfully obtained a five-year civil restraining order for Karrueche Tran against singer Chris Brown — a case that drew national celebrity press coverage.
He was a prosecutor first. Most personal injury attorneys have only ever seen cases from the plaintiff’s side. David spent years in the DA’s office — which means he understands how the other side thinks, prepares, and argues. That insight shapes how he builds every case.
He prepares every case for trial. Many firms settle early because trial is expensive and unpredictable. David prepares every single file as if it’s going to a jury — which sends a clear signal to insurance companies that lowball offers won’t fly.
His recognition is peer-verified. The Super Lawyers designation isn’t advertising. It’s a conclusion reached by fellow attorneys and independent researchers who evaluated David’s actual track record. Being in the top 5% of California attorneys is a standard he met — not a title he purchased.
His interests and yours are aligned. There are no upfront legal fees. David collects a fee only if he wins. That means the firm has every incentive to fight hard, settle well, or win at trial — whichever outcome puts the most money in the client’s hands.
Gammill Law Accident & Injury Lawyers 3820 Del Amo Blvd, Suite 304 · Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: (310) 750-4149 Website: gammill.law
Free consultation. No upfront fees. No win, no fee. Serving all of California.
Super Lawyers® is a registered trademark of Thomson Reuters. Selection is based on peer nomination, independent research, and blue-ribbon panel review. Only the top 5% of attorneys in each state are selected. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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