Stalwart Law Group is an award-winning, medical malpractice and civil litigation law firm In Los Angeles and New York
What We Do
Unwavering commitment to justice for our clients.
We specialize in complex civil litigation in the following areas:
Medical Malpractice
Stalwart’s lawyers have secured the largest medical malpractice settlement and verdict in California history, along with many other groundbreaking victories. With decades of experience, we are the premier medical malpractice firm to have on your side.
Birth Injury
With years of experience securing major verdicts in California, our attorneys have mastered the legal and medical complexities of birth injury cases. We handle many different case types and fight with a passion for every mother, child, and family affected by medical negligence.
Brain Injury
With more than $100 million secured for brain injury victims, our brain injury attorneys help file your brain injury claim and will fight to hold responsible parties accountable for your losses and suffering.
Catastrophic Injury
We have successfully litigated and won a wide range of catastrophic and serious personal injury cases, including those involving traumatic brain injuries, birth injuries, auto collisions, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more.
Spinal Chord Injury
our team of spinal cord injury lawyers helps victims recover from damages and go on to lead active, fulfilling lives. We win all types of spinal injury cases, from car accidents and falls to assaults and medical malpractice claims.
Elder Abuse
At Stalwart Law Group we are passionate about protecting the rights of elders. We have successfully litigated and tried elder abuse cases on behalf of victims of neglect and abuse in nursing homes, assisted living communities and hospitals throughout California.
SCHOOL LIABILITY
Our attorneys fight to keep children safe and hold schools accountable when harm has occurred.
Commercial Litigation
Our attorneys are highly sought after for litigating complex commercial matters, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, real estate conflicts, fraud claims, and unfair competition cases, among others.
Employment Litigation
Stalwart’s attorneys are fierce litigators who handle all types of employment disputes, including wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, FMLA/CFRA cases, and whistleblower actions.
Legal Malpractice
We have litigated dozens of legal malpractice matters in virtually every area of the law, from tax to real estate; simple conflicts of interest to civil RICO.
Latest Successes
Stalwart consistently delivers groundbreaking verdicts and settlements.
Our greatest achievements aren’t measured in dollars, but in the financial relief and justice we secure for our clients.
Jury Verdict - Medical Malpractice
$28.7 Million
Sean O'Neill
Medical Malpractice | Wrongful Death
$13 Million
Beth Teixeira | Sean O'Neill
Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Settlement
$9 Million
Beth Teixeira | Sean O'Neill
Product Liability Settlement
$8 Million
Dylan Ruga
Medical Malpractice | Wrongful Death
$7.5 Million
Jon Schwalbach | Sean O'Neill
Franchise Litigation Settlement
$6.5 Million
Dylan Ruga | Cindy Hickox
Dependent Abuse | Wrongful Death
$3.8 Million
Jon Schwalbach | Sean O'Neill
Brain Injury | Policy Limits
$3.5 Million
Beth Teixeira | Sean O'Neill
Brain Injury | Policy Limits
$3 Million
Beth Teixeira | Sean O'Neill
Elder Abuse | Wrongful Death
$1.75 Million
Daniel Weinberg | Sean O'Neill
Wrongful Death
$1 Million
Beth Teixeira | Sean O'Neill
Wrongful Death | Malpractice | Policy Limits
$1 Million
Jon Schwalbach | Sean O'Neill
Spinal Chord Injury | Policy Limits
$950,000
Jon Schwalbach | Sean O'Neill
Why Stalwart Law?
Fierce litigators who are at the top of their game, bringing their years of applied experience to your case.
$150M Recovered in 24 Months
We have recovered over $150 million dollars in the last two years and continue to add to these impressive victories that change the lives of our clients for the better.
Experience & Strategy
Our prior experience with fighting and winning for “the other guys” means we know how they operate and can use their own methodology to your advantage.
Professionalism & Passion
We fiercely believe in each case we take. This passion meets professionalism and experience in the courtroom, and this powerhouse combination is what drives our results.
Diversity & Perspective
Our diverse, multi-cultural team of attorneys includes strong, female and Latino litigators. These unique perspectives help us forge meaningful connections where it matters and where gender or language adds to the complexity of a case.
Meet The Team
Fueled by Passion. Driven by Results.
Stalwart Law Group is a diverse team of elite plaintiff lawyers, united by a passion for service to our clients.
Dylan Ruga
Dylan is a renowned trial lawyer specializing in complex litigation, recognized as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” for over a decade, known for his tenacity and passion for justice.
Sean O’Neill
Sean O’Neill is a highly accomplished trial lawyer and partner at Stalwart Law Group, where he specializes in catastrophic medical malpractice, elder abuse, and wrongful death cases.
Steven Heimberg
Dr. Steven Heimberg is both a physician and an attorney with an unmatched track record in medical malpractice, personal injury, elder abuse, wrongful death, and products liability.
Elizabeth Teixeira
Elizabeth “Beth” Teixeira is a trial lawyer specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, medical device liability, and wrongful death cases for plaintiffs.
Siannah Collado
Siannah Collado specializes in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, complex spinal injuries, sexual assault, school bullying, and wrongful death.
David Angeloff
David Angeloff is a dedicated trial lawyer who practices in all areas of civil litigation, including personal injury and employment law.
Cindy Hickox
Cindy Hickox is an attorney specializing in employment law, breach of contract disputes, legal malpractice, and business and commercial litigation.
Jon Schwalbach
Jon Schwalbach is a trial lawyer specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, elder abuse, and wrongful death cases on behalf of plaintiffs.
Edwin Hong
Edwin Hong is a trial lawyer specializing in all aspects of personal injury law and catastrophic injuries.
Daniel Weinberg
Daniel Weinberg is an attorney specializing in medical malpractice, elder abuse, and wrongful death.
Guillermo F. Barrantes
Guillermo is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing individuals in personal injury, wrongful death and employment law cases.
Faby Rivera
Faby Rivera is a dedicated personal injury attorney from Orange County, California.
Patrick Jacobs
Patrick Jacobs is an experienced civil litigator with a proven track record in complex cases, including multi-million dollar judgments and high-profile defenses.
About Stalwart Law
Stalwart Law Group is made up of highly skilled, award-winning trial lawyers in Los Angeles and New York, who left big law to offer superior legal representation to plaintiffs who deserve to win.
We are a full-service plaintiffs’ law firm specializing in medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, employment litigation, elder abuse, school liability, intellectual property, commercial litigation and legal malpractice.
Our attorneys have secured the largest medical malpractice settlement and verdict in all of California, in addition to many other groundbreaking victories. We take on complex cases that other firms simply cannot tackle.
Each of our team members embrace a client focused, results driven approach with unwavering dedication.
We don’t simply take these cases, we win them.
Client Testimonials
Our clients’ satisfaction is our top priority.
We give every case personal, hands-on attention and fight tirelessly to deliver the results our clients deserve.
In The News
ABC7 Features SLG's Lawsuits Against Major Banks
ABC7 interviews Dylan Ruga about the class action complaints the firm filed against Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and US Bank relating to the way the banks unfairly prioritized PPP loan applications.
ABC7 features SLG's $5.5 million trial verdict
ABC 7 features Stalwart Law Group’s $5.5 million verdict trial for elder neglect.
NBC5 features SLG's lawsuits against major banks
NBC 5 features Stalwart Law Group’s lawsuits against major banks prioritizing pandemic lending for big business and leaving small business owners vulnerable.
Awards
Bring our award-winning legal team on your side to fight for your rights.
Stalwart Law Group and its attorneys consistently receive the highest honors and awards from the legal community.
