Richard Bridgford is a successful trial attorney with over 36 years of experience who has obtained multiple 7 and 8-figure financial awards for his clients in jury trials, judge trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals and settlements. Mr. Bridgford presently acts as plaintiff’s counsel in the following serious personal injury/wrongful death/mass tort and class action litigation: Recent … Continued

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Richard Bridgford of Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian in Newport Beach has been re-selected as an NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of California after their first year as an exceptionally respected member. This honor is given to only the top … Continued

Founding Partner Richard Bridgford was selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America’s 2023 list in the Personal Injury Litigation category for his work with plaintiffs. This marks Richard’s second year in a row being recognized by Best Lawyers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been considered the most respected and unbiased … Continued

KTLA: Homeowners sue SoCal Edison over Laguna Niguel fire that destroyed more than 20 homes CBS Los Angeles: Lawsuit filed by homeowners holds SoCal Edison responsible for sparking Coastal Fire ABC 7: Lawsuit alleges SoCal Edison ‘created perfect storm’ that led to Laguna Niguel brush fire   OC Register: Fire investigators working to determine cause … Continued

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Founding Partner Richard Bridgford was selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 list. Richard was recognized for his work in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs category. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers ® has been considered the most respected and unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide. Their Best Lawyers lists … Continued

University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is pleased to announce the creation of the Linda Ray Bridgford Scholarship. The $150,000 endowed scholarship, established by Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian LLP, is named in honor of Richard K. Bridgford’s sister who passed away in 2018. “My late sister shared my commitment to providing opportunities for … Continued

Lawyers for more than half the wildfire victims who negotiated a $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E Corp. say their clients plan to vote overwhelmingly in favor of the bankrupt utility’s reorganization plan. The attorneys represent about 40,300 of the estimated 70,000 who lost homes, businesses and other property in blazes blamed on PG&E equipment. Members … Continued

In early December 2019, Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian was among a group of attorneys who secured a $13.5 billion settlement from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to compensate victims of recent California wildfires caused by the utility company’s equipment. The firm’s most recent newsletter highlights the details of the settlement and the media coverage … Continued