Edward Susolik

Practice areas

Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Bad Faith Insurance, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Trade Secret

Over the past 27 years, Edward Susolik has established a notable reputation as one of the most esteemed litigation attorneys in Southern California. Renowned for his formidable and assertive interdisciplinary approach to litigation, Mr. Susolik seamlessly blends his adeptness in trial advocacy with daring and resolute litigation strategies.

At the core of Mr. Susolik’s accomplishments lies his diverse litigation practice. Unlike the majority of attorneys who focus on narrow legal niches, Mr. Susolik’s specialization revolves around the paramount objective for his clients: achieving victory.

To this end, Mr. Susolik boasts extensive proficiency across various intricate litigation domains, encompassing complex business disputes, insurance bad faith and coverage matters, as well as cases involving severe personal injuries. Additionally, Mr. Susolik maintains an equilibrium between plaintiff and defense viewpoints within his practice: his training as a defense lawyer at a global law firm is paralleled by his adeptness in pursuing substantial plaintiff cases.

The multitude of awards and accolades bestowed upon Mr. Susolik serve as a testament to his standing within the legal community. Notably, his peers have consistently honored him as one of the “Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California” for consecutive years ranging from 2010 to 2018. This distinction, bestowed by Super Lawyer Magazine, is a rare honor among Orange County attorneys.

On a personal note, Mr. Susolik’s journey began in Trnava, Czechoslovakia, and encompassed residences in Switzerland and Spain. He earned degrees in Philosophy, English, and History from the University of Southern California in 1986. Subsequently, he obtained his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 1990, graduating as the second-ranked student in his class and contributing as an editor to the law review.

Beyond his legal achievements, Mr. Susolik’s life is enriched by a history as a professional golfer, and he continues to actively engage in competitive amateur golf across the United States. With a family of six children, he has been a resident of Orange County since 1990.