Mirador Law Secures Two of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California for 2024

The Two Verdicts, Ranked #23 and #27 Totaled More Than $17.7 Million

PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mirador Law, a top Bay Area personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is proud to announce that two of the firm’s cases have been named among the Top 50 Personal Injury Jury Verdicts in California for 2024, a recognition that underscores the firm’s dedication to advocating for individuals and families harmed by negligence. The verdicts, totaling more than $17.7 million, reflect the firm’s deep commitment to securing justice in difficult and high-stakes cases.

The first case, Jimenez, et al. v. New Haven Unified School District (Case No. RG20081087), ranked #23, resulted in a $9,573,616 verdict following a traumatic campus assault that left a mother and daughter physically and emotionally scarred. Attorneys Megan Burns and Emily L. Dahm founding partners of Mirador Law served as lead counsel alongside Alan Charles Dell'Ario. The jury found that school officials failed to prevent escalating threats and bullying despite numerous prior warnings, ultimately resulting in a violent attack on school grounds.

In the second case, Wilson, et al. v. City of Martinez (Case No. MSC20-01262), ranked #27, a $8,165,042 jury verdict was awarded after a large tree fell during a farmers market in downtown Martinez, seriously injuring multiple attendees. Megan Burns of Mirador Law served as co-counsel alongside Adam M. Carlson, a partner at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook. The City of Martinez admitted liability for maintaining a dangerous condition of public property, but contested the extent of the injuries. The jury awarded substantial damages for lifelong physical and psychological harm suffered by the plaintiffs.

“These cases reflect more than just legal victories—they represent accountability, safety, and dignity for our clients,” said Megan Burns, partner at Mirador Law. “We are humbled to have been trusted with these matters and grateful that juries recognized the profound impact these incidents had on our clients’ lives.”

“The Jimenez verdict sent a clear message: schools have a duty to protect their students,” said Emily L. Dahm, trial counsel in the case. “We’re grateful the jury saw the truth and stood with our clients.”

Mirador Law’s inclusion in the 2024 Top 50 Jury Verdicts list is a testament to the firm’s ability to handle complex litigation involving school negligence, public entity liability, and serious personal injury. While the firm celebrates this milestone, its focus remains on the people behind the cases—clients who turned to the legal system in search of justice.

For more information about Mirador Law or to speak with an attorney, please visit www.miradorlaw.com.

Megan Burns
Mirador Law
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