Steven Hilst - Newport Beach, CA
Attorney at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Newport Beach, CA
1301 Dove St. STE 120 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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38
Years
Experience
Newport Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Steven Hilst has over 30 years of experience fighting the insurance companies on behalf of injury victims and their families. Steven prepares each case as if it will go to trial and will do so if his clients are being treated unfairly by the insurance companies. Throughout his career, Steven has obtained over $50,000,000 on behalf of his clients.
Since 2001 Steven has been an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only association which includes the top trial attorneys throughout the United States. He is also an active member of The Million Dollar Advocates Club, an honor reserved for only 5% of attorneys. He is also ranked as a Master with The American Inns of Court and has served on the Board of Directors of The William J. Rea/ ABOTA Inns of Court.
Mr. Hilst has also successfully argued appeals, two of which resulted in published opinions. These cases are now used as legal precedent by other attorneys.
Steven obtained his Bachelors Degree from The University of Southern California in 1984 and his Doctorate Degree in Law from Santa Clara University School of Law.
Mr. Hilst also serves on the Board of Directors of The Trojan Club of Beach Cities, which raises contributions for scholar-athletes. He is also a member of St. James Catholic Church, where he has served as a lector and taught adult religious education.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American Inns of Court, Master
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Super Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Steven Hilst
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Santa Clara University School of Law,
Santa Clara,
California, 1988
Juris Doctorate
Honors: University Sponsored Tutor to Law Students -
University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California
Diploma in Law
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Santa Clara University School of Law,
Santa Clara,
California, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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University of Southern California,
Los Angeles,
California, 1984
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of Southern California,
Los Angeles,
California, 1984
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Faculty, Jack Daniels / ABOTA Trial School
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, The Trojan Club of Beach Cities
- Member, St. James Catholic Church
Bar Admissions
- California, 1988
Other Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), 2001 - Present (Member)
- Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (Member)
- The William J. Rea/ ABOTA Inns of Court, 2001 - 2006 (Board of Directors)
- The Million Dollar Advocates Club (Member)
- The Justice Carlos Moreno Trial Practice Inn of Court (President)
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Contact
1301 Dove St.
STE 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
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