Local Expertise With a
National Presence

For three decades, Yoka | Smith has earned its reputation as fearless advocates for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations nationwide. Our journey began with determination and fierce drive, delivering exceptional results through relentless trial advocacy.

90% OF TRIALS WON IN THE PAST 5 YEARS

Setting the Standard for Excellence in High-Stakes Cases

We Strategize To Get the Best Outcome in Each Case

We’re trial lawyers who genuinely care about the outcome of each case. We pour our knowledge and expertise into every trial, every negotiation, and every strategy session. Our passion translates into tireless preparation, creative problem-solving, and unwavering commitment to our clients’ cases.

Representative Clients

Expert Representation Across Complex Litigation

We deliver tailored solutions in high-exposure lawsuits, including commercial disputes, product liability, class actions, and catastrophic injury cases. Our expertise spans jurisdictions nationwide.

Commercial and Business Litigation

Product Liability

Premises Liability

Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Defense

Employment Litigation

Transportation/ Trucking Liability

Our Record Speaks to Our Commitment to Client Success

Our unwavering focus on achieving positive outcomes defines our results-driven approach. We measure our success not just by wins, but by the impact those wins have on our clients’ businesses and futures.

  • 04.07.2026

Angel Hernandez v. Fitness International, LLC

Plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Defendant fitness club, alleging personal injuries due to Defendant’s negligence and premises liability as a result of the collapse of a sauna bench. Defendant moved for summary judgment on the grounds that there are no triable issues of fact...

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  • 04.03.2026

Estate of Lucio Becerra Parada et al. v. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company et al.

Plaintiffs filed a wrongful death lawsuit in San Bernardino Superior Court against Defendant Goodyear, who removed the matter to United States District Court, alleging two causes of action for negligence and product liability for the wrongful death of Lucio Becerra Parada in a single vehicle accident while driving southbound...

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  • 03.03.2026

Slattery v. Mar Pizza, et al.

Automobile accident on April 6, 2021, at 8:45 p.m. on Imperial Highway in the City of Lynwood, Los Angeles County. Defendant Maria De Los Angeles-Sanchez was working for defendant Mar Pizza, Inc. During her evening pizza delivery, plaintiff Eric Slattery, Deputy of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was involved...

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  • 02.09.2026

Villanueva-Diaz v. County of Ventura et al.

Plaintiff tow truck driver responded to a 7-Eleven to tow a disabled vehicle parked in the parking lot.  While performing his work and laying in an adjacent parking space, Defendant sheriff deputy pulled into the adjacent parking space in a sheriff vehicle and the right front tire ran on...

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  • 01.14.2026

Allied World Insurance Company as Subrogee of Andrew Smith Company, LLC v. Desert Premium Farms, LLC, et al.

Attorneys Chris Faenza and Vivian Rivera obtained a defense verdict in a commercial subrogation case entitled Andrew Smith Company v. Desert Premium Farms.  They represented defendant Desert Premium Farms (DPF) in a breach of contract case brought by the shipper of romaine lettuce (Andrew Smith Company) and its insurer...

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  • 12.18.2025

Resnik v. City of Los Angeles

Mary Childs and Michael Sabongui obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of our client. Plaintiff, a personal injury attorney, suffered a tri-malleolar fracture with a delayed union after she fell down the stairs in a parking garage that serviced Crypto Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Plaintiff...

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