The Southern California personal injury law firm Barry P. Goldberg APLC has announced a record-breaking year characterized by national awards, sustained growth, and expanded service across the region. This performance underscores the firm's litigation strength and long-standing commitment to representing accident and injury victims throughout Los Angeles County and San Diego County. The firm's achievements in 2025–2026 signal its rising prominence in a competitive legal field, with implications for how complex personal injury and insurance claims are handled statewide.
Senior Associate Attorney Matthew Stearns, based in Woodland Hills, was named a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star, a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys statewide based on peer nominations and professional achievement. This recognition highlights the firm's investment in developing high-caliber trial attorneys, which is crucial for ensuring effective representation for injury victims. Firm founder Barry P. Goldberg earned his 15th consecutive Super Lawyers designation in 2026, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California, reflecting decades of excellence in personal injury litigation. Goldberg is widely regarded within the legal community as California's authority on uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims, with expertise in policy interpretation, arbitration strategy, and insurer defenses that has led attorneys statewide to seek his guidance. This specialization has resulted in substantial recoveries for clients and reinforced the firm's statewide standing, potentially setting higher standards for insurance claim resolutions.
Barry P. Goldberg APLC earned a #106 national ranking in the legal industry on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America list, which recognizes companies demonstrating exceptional revenue growth, innovation, and operational strength over three years. For a personal injury law firm, inclusion on the Inc. 5000 is uncommon and reflects strong case outcomes, sustained client trust, and measured expansion across multiple California markets. The firm also ranked #110 nationwide on the Law Firm 500, an annual list recognizing the fastest-growing law firms in the United States, highlighting its ability to scale while maintaining consistent communication, client service, and high-value legal results. These rankings matter because they indicate a firm's capacity to handle increasing caseloads effectively, which can translate to better access to justice for injury victims in Southern California.
With offices serving clients in Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Canoga Park, and El Cajon, Barry P. Goldberg APLC continues to expand its reach while remaining focused on complex personal injury and insurance litigation. The firm represents injured drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, dog bite victims, and families pursuing wrongful death claims throughout Southern California. As the firm enters the new year with strong momentum, national recognition, and a growing reputation, its record-breaking year suggests a shift in the personal injury legal landscape, where firms with specialized expertise and scalable operations are gaining traction. This could impact clients by offering more robust legal options and potentially influencing insurance industry practices in California, as the firm's success in UM/UIM claims may prompt insurers to reassess their defense strategies. For the legal industry, such growth highlights the importance of combining litigation prowess with business acumen to serve a broader client base effectively.
