Steven Hilst

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Employment Law – Employee, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Steven Hilst, an esteemed personal injury attorney based in California, holds a prominent position as a partner within Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP, located in Newport Beach. With offices spread across key locations in California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego, the firm under his guidance addresses a wide range of legal matters.

Hilst specializes in a variety of legal areas, including motor vehicle accidents, incidents involving bicycles and pedestrians, premises liability cases, wrongful death claims, defective product cases, brain injuries, and dog bite incidents. Additionally, he is well-versed in handling class action litigation and mass torts, showcasing his comprehensive legal expertise.

Having obtained his bachelor’s degree in American government and politics from the University of Southern California in 1984, Mr. Hilst’s pursuit of legal knowledge led him to Santa Clara University School of Law. In 1987, he successfully earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from this institution. During his time in law school, Hilst’s early focus on representing businesses and corporations gradually shifted to a stronger desire to leverage his legal skills to aid individuals in their pursuit of justice and rehabilitation.

With over three decades of legal practice, Mr. Hilst derives immense satisfaction from helping individuals navigate the challenging aftermath of tragic events, such as the loss of a loved one or severe injuries resulting from unforeseen accidents. His commitment to each case he takes on is unparalleled, and his dedication has been acknowledged through various accolades, including:

• Inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
• Recognition among The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Products Liability and Brain Injury Trial Lawyers
• Acknowledgment in Best Lawyers in America for Mass Torts
• Attainment of the “Master” designation with the American Inns of Court
• A commendable “Very Good” rating on Avvo

Throughout his career, Mr. Hilst has secured substantial settlements and verdicts, often in the seven to eight-figure range, for clients entangled in cases involving auto defects and other complex legal matters. His approach to client representation is marked by empathy and determination, reflecting a genuine desire to fight for justice on behalf of his clients, much like one would for their own family. He consistently confronts powerful insurance companies that attempt to deny rightful claims, ensuring his clients’ voices are heard.

As an esteemed figure within California’s legal community, Steven Hilst holds memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Distinguished Justice Advocates, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Furthermore, his active involvement includes serving on the board of directors of the William J. Rea–American Board of Trial Advocates Inn of Court. Notably, he also assumed the role of president at The Justice Carlos Moreno Trial Practice at a previous juncture.