Elizabeth Teixeira
Trial Lawyer
Elizabeth “Beth” Teixeira is a trial lawyer specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, medical device liability, and wrongful death cases for plaintiffs.
Beth’s favorite aspect of any trial or arbitration is guiding her clients and their families as they share how their lives have been irrevocably changed by an injury or the loss of a loved one. Her hands-on approach to damages throughout litigation helps her clients achieve the results they need to move forward with their lives.
Notable Wins/Settlements & Verdicts:
- $13,000,000 – Settlement, Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death
- $3,500,000 – Settlement, Medical Malpractice / Brain Injury during Dental Implant Surgery
- $3,000,000 – Settlement, Brain Injury during Dental Implant Surgery
- $1,000,000 – Settlement, Wrongful Death
More About Beth
The daughter of a Navy veteran, Beth’s family eventually settled down in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she grew up. She graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Wesleyan College and went on to earn her Master’s degree from George Mason University, focusing on risk and health communication. Beth’s research, which explored the experiences of families managing a parent’s cancer diagnosis, was published in both peer-reviewed academic journals and textbooks.
Driven by a desire to make a direct impact on families, Beth pursued a law degree at George Mason School of Law. During law school, she gained courtroom experience as a summer intern for the San Diego Public Defender and spent two years working at a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in special education law and special needs trusts for children.
After law school, Beth relocated to San Diego, California, where she spent 14 years at Vaage Law. During her time there, she helped clients secure over $60 million in settlements and awards. In 2019, Beth won a $12.6 million verdict against the County of San Diego for a brain-injured client, one of the largest verdicts in the county’s history for jail-related injuries. The judgment was upheld on appeal, and Beth’s legal arguments in the case will benefit future victims of multi-defendant medical malpractice. In 2022, she secured a $25.6 million arbitration award against Kaiser for a brain-injured 9-year-old client, believed to be one of the largest awards ever obtained through the Kaiser arbitration system in California.
Community Involvement:
When not working, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. She actively volunteers at her children’s school and supports their budding interests in football and baton twirling.
“The elite team at Stalwart is outstanding. We felt heard, supported, and in expert hands. In what was a challenging time for our family, they treated us with respect and fought hard to secure justice for us. Beth Teixeira and Sean O’Neill are absolute professionals. They kept us informed each step of the way, answered every question, and worked tirelessly to deliver justice.”
Contact Information
- 310-954-2000 ext. 713
- beth@stalwartlaw.com
Education
- George Mason University School of Law
Awards & Honors
- 2022 Outstanding Trial Advocate by CASD
- 2020 Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by CASD
- 2019 Outstanding Trial Advocate by CASD
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of California, admitted to practice in 2008, Bar No. 259788
- U.S. Court of Appeal, Fourth District
- U.S. District Court, Districts of California (Northern, Central, Southern)
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD)
- Trial Bar News Medical Malpractice Editor (CASD)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Selected publications
- A chicken or the egg story: Medical malpractice setoffs and MICRA reductions, Forum, Volume 51:3, (May/June 2021)
Speaking Engagements
- Presenter, Kaiser Virtual Seminar, 2022
- CASD – March 15, 2024 (Lessons in Lawsuits: Retaining, Prepping and Deposing Experts)