At Burbidge | Mitchell, we fight tirelessly for our clients. With our team of skilled trial attorneys, unsurpassed litigation experience, and a passion for our work, we earn our reputation every day—tackling the most complex cases, in and out of the courtroom.
Tenacious Representation
We tackle the most complex cases with agility and grit, in and out of the courtroom. Our trial lawyers have a reputation for meticulous preparation and skilled representation in the courtroom. That comes from immersing ourselves in the details of every case, and working each case as if it’s going to trial. When we do go to court, we come prepared — earning the respect of judges, juries and opposing counsel.
Every Case Matters
Our stellar track record is a history of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. And our portfolio of awards and recognition speaks for itself. But that isn’t what gets us out of bed each day. We believe everyone deserves to be heard. Our mission is to amplify every client’s voice so they can find the justice they’re fighting for.
Unparalleled Passion
Our passion is fighting injustice. It’s why we do what we do. We believe we can lift our clients’ burdens with tireless effort and a powerful voice for justice. So, we put everything we have into righting a wrong, serving as champions for our clients to ensure they get the representation they deserve.
Results
Burbidge | Mitchell is a leading firm in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases. The firm obtains impressive results by selectively accepting cases, then vigorously pursuing them. Before our firm represents a client, each case is carefully vetted, including consultations with experts when necessary. It is only after the firm determines that the case is meritorious that Burbidge | Mitchell will accept it. Once the firm undertakes representation, the team prepares the case for trial. In the event of a settlement, this preparation usually yields a far greater value for our clients.
Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Personal Injury
- $12.5 million settlement / helicopter crash
- $12 million / medical malpractice involving the overuse of vasopressors resulting in quad amputation
- $7.5 million recovery / single victim in national food poisoning outbreak
- $7 million recovery / brain injury claim for a child
- $6.5 million settlement / defective recreational equipment spinal injuries
- $6.25 million settlement / semi tractor/car collision
- $5.9 million settlement / construction accident wrongful death
- $5.5 million settlement / medical malpractice birth injury
- $5.25 million verdict / child drowning
- $5 million settlement / single victim in national food poisoning outbreak
- $4.25 million settlement / semitruck collision
- $3 million settlement / bicycle defect case
- $2 million / medical malpractice involving patient being dropped from operating table
- $2 million settlement / medical malpractice causing spinal and brain injury
- $1.5 million settlement / medical malpractice wrongful death of senior
- $1.2 million recovery / motorcycle truck collision
- $1.15 million settlement / defective brake causing rollover collision
- $1.1 million settlement / medical malpractice wrongful death of newborn
- Confidential settlement and recovery for victim / Trolley Square shooting
Complex Commercial Litigation
- Successful defense against claims seeking $50 million / contract dispute, breach of fiduciary duty
- Successful defense against claims seeking up to $40 million / real estate development dispute
- $32 million for client after verdict and appeal / trade secret case
- $30 million settlement / industrial manufacturers' contract dispute
- $27 million recovered after verdict and appeal / patent infringement suit
- Successful defense against claim seeking $24 million, followed by confidential settlement of remaining claims / real estate development contract dispute
- $20 million judgment / breach of contract claims
- $7.6 million judgment followed by confidential settlement / contract dispute, breach of fiduciary duty
- $7 million verdict / partnership dispute in Los Angeles
- $4 million judgment and successful defense against counterclaims seeking $5 million / employment contract dispute
- $3 million / a wrongful foreclosure
- $3 million settlement / defamation
- $2 million / bank deficiency claims
- Landmark judgment / Basic Research vs. Federal Trade Commission:
Mass Torts
- $7 billion / judgment against the Republic of Iran for the 9-11-2001 World Trade Center attack in participation with a consortium of national firms
- $8 million / settlement in a massive flood case
What Our Clients Say
“I have always maintained supreme confidence in you all. For good reason—you have won everything at every level for me. . . . Thank you all.”
“Mr. Burbidge helped me and my daughter in life changing ways with compassion and, perseverance. . . . Not a day goes by without us being appreciative of that.”
“Words simply cannot fully express my gratitude. . . . At the most difficult and tragic time of my life they managed my legal affairs with compassion and to perfection, allowing me to focus on the matter of healing my heart. I will always be grateful.”