Gabriel M. Mendoza - Costa Mesa, CA
Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Premise Liability, Slip/Trip & Fall, Dog Bite & Other Injury Help Lawyers in Costa Mesa, CA
650 Town Center Drive Suite 1850 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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12
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Costa Mesa Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Premise Liability, Slip/Trip & Fall, Dog Bite & Other Injury Help Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Premise Liability, Slip/Trip & Fall, Dog Bite & Other Injury Help
- Automobile Defect Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Whiplash Injuries
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Impaired Driving Accidents
- Distracted Driving Accidents
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Electric Scooter Accidents
- Pacific Coast Highway Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Public Transportation Accidents
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- T-Bone Car Accidents
- Train and Metrolink Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- UBER/LYFT/Rideshare Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Neck And Back Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Birth Injuries
- Negligent Security
- Airbnb Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
GABRIEL M. MENDOZA — PARTNER
Easton & Easton, LLP | Costa Mesa, California
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
Gabriel Mendoza is a Partner at Easton & Easton, LLP, who has been serving as a Personal Injury Attorney for Easton & Easton since 2016. Gabriel's passion to seek justice for personal injury victims drew him to Easton & Easton. Prior to law school, Gabriel was a paralegal for a personal injury law firm, where he experienced first-hand the inequities of a system that desired to take advantage of victims who had been harmed by the negligence of others, which sought to pay these victims as little as possible for the pain and suffering they endured. Gabriel realized that a strong and zealous advocate was needed to combat these inequities, and therefore he decided to become an attorney.
Gabriel believes that every injured person has a story to tell, and it is his goal to bring that story to light so that they can obtain the justice they deserve. His advocacy for his clients is highlighted from the meticulous way he crafts a demand letter to send to an adjuster, to the zealousness he displays in taking depositions, crafting discovery, and litigating cases against defense attorneys to do all that he can to make sure his clients are happy with their case results. Gabriel has a particular passion for taking on cases with complex legal issues that require targeted research and discovery to overcome.
RESULTS & CASE HIGHLIGHTS*
Since joining the firm, Gabriel has had a significant impact on the lives of its clients, and has obtained more than $150,000,000 for his clients including notable results of:
$20,000,000 for a hotly contested premises liability matter
$3,000,000 for a contested trip and fall case
$2,450,000 for a premises liability case
$1,500,000 for a contested dog bite case
$1,000,000 policy limits arising from an auto accident requiring a back surgery
$750,000 for an auto accident with a recommended neck surgery
$665,000 for an auto accident with a police cruiser
Should pre-litigation negotiations fail, Gabriel is more than ready to take any case, no matter how big or small, to trial.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.
EDUCATION
Gabriel received his B.A. from the University of California, Irvine, in 2009, where he majored in Criminology Law & Society and minored in English. Gabriel went on to attend Whittier Law School where he received his Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude in 2014 and graduated in the top 4% of his class, ranking 7th out of 171 students. In December 2014, Gabriel was admitted to the California Bar.
At the onset of his career as an attorney, Gabriel focused his practice on all things litigation, which includes extensive experience in drafting complaints, law and motion, legal research & writing, and trial preparation.
HONORS & AWARDS**
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — 2019 – Present; an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys
- Whittier's Trial Advocacy Honors Board
- Moot Court Honors Board
**Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California, 2014
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Gabriel has always had a strong commitment to his community and serving others. At UCI, Gabriel was a Life C.O.A.C.H. for UCI's counseling department, where he assisted people in overcoming hurdles in their life. Gabriel was also a member of a Jump Start Program and Criminology Outreach Program that allowed him to mentor students in the Orange County area, with a focus on developing children's goals towards obtaining higher education.
PERSONAL
Gabriel has a love for sports, especially basketball, with his favorite team being the Los Angeles Lakers. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, working out, and finding ways to volunteer and give back to the community. His favorite books to read are The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and the Harry Potter series.
Let Our Family Help Yours — Because Family Never Settles For Less.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2019 - 2020
Other Sources of Feedback About Gabriel M. Mendoza
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Whittier Law School,
Costa Mesa,
California, 2014
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Top 4%
Major: Whittier’s Trial Advocacy Honors Board
Major: Moot Court Honors Board
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Whittier Law School,
Costa Mesa,
California, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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University of California, Irvine, 2009
Major: Criminology Law & Society
Minor: English
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University of California, Irvine, 2009
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Jump Start Program, Member
- Criminology Outreach Program, Member
- University of California Irvine Counseling Department, Life C.O.A.C.H., 2009 - Present
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
Other Affiliations
- Jump Start Program (Member )
- Criminology Outreach Program (Member)
- University of California Irvine Counseling Department, 2009 (Life C.O.A.C.H. )
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Contact
650 Town Center Drive
Suite 1850
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714-586-5657
Fax: (714) 850-1978
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24/7
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