Patzkowski Law Corporation

04/29/2026

10/17/2025

I wanted to tell him that I settled a case the week before for $2,000,000. And another for $1,250,000 right before that.

But I knew that his offer of $7,600 wasn't going to increase by me puffing out my chest about my big results on other cases.

I had to clench my teeth and force myself to keep my focus on the facts of this case.

My client got rear ended hard. He went to the ER. He had to take time off work to go to physical therapy. He owed thousands of dollars in medical bills, and State Farm was not even offering enough to pay his medical bills.

I spent 28 minutes on the phone with this insurance adjuster, rebutting his arguments on the case one by one, carefully resisting the urge to brag about victories on other matters.

If you're expecting this story to end with that $7,600 offer turning into another $1,000,000 resolution, you're going to be very disappointed by this story.

28 minutes of debate later, the insurance company increased its offer to $10,000.

After more back-and-forth, the offer is higher than that now, but it's still not high enough.

It would be great if life could be all grand slams. But big victories will be mixed together with frustration and strikeouts.

And all you can do is keep working, chipping away as best as you can to solve the problems on your plate. Both the big problems and the small ones.

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This is attorney advertising. Past results can’t guarantee future case outcomes.

06/12/2025

“The value and attentiveness you get from his smaller, but effective team is what sets him apart from the bigger firms.” 🙌🏻

05/12/2025

I had one of the biggest personal injury settlements in the state of California in 2024, according to topverdict.com. 🏆

This is the second year in a row I’ve had one of the Top 100 results in California.

There are not many other solo practitioners on the list—it’s dominated by large firms that advertise heavily.

So while it feels a bit awkward to share this recognition, I have to do some self-promotion when the competition is buying up billboards and TV ad slots.

I’m so grateful for all of my friends who keep recommending me when they know someone who is involved in a car accident. 🙏🏼

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This is attorney advertising. Past results cannot guarantee future case outcomes.

04/01/2025

Being able to make life changing phone calls like this is why I am so passionate about my work. 🙌🏻This was an extremely emotional, challenging case (that is confidential, so I can’t share details), but it felt so good to give my client the news that the insurance company agreed to pay the full $1,000,000 insurance policy limit. —This call was recorded and shared with client permission. This is attorney advertising. Past results can’t guarantee future case outcomes.

02/03/2025

4 years ago, I started my own law firm. It was terrifying. I had a one year old baby at the time. I had a mortgage to pay. And starting my own business meant that I’d stop receiving a paycheck. But pressure can be a great thing. It makes you work like your life depends on it, and, in a way, mine did. Four years later, I can say with conviction that building my own personal injury law firm from scratch was the best decision I’ve ever made. And my wife Gina Patzkowski gets all the credit for pushing me to take the leap when I thought it was insane to even try. In the last four years, we’ve accomplished things I never would have thought would be possible in just four years: -8 figures recovered for our clients-Over 100 online reviews of our service, and they are 100% five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ -The satisfaction of delivering exceptional effort and results, which has created a snowball of people who recommend us when they know someone involved in a car accident And on a personal level, this made it possible for us to buy our dream house in Newport Beach last year. If you’re thinking about starting your own business but haven’t done it because you’re scared it won’t work, this is your sign to take the leap and try. (You can always get a job later if it doesn’t work, but my advice is to operate with the mindset that your life depends on making your business work.) —This is attorney advertising. Past results can’t guarantee future case outcomes.

08/22/2024

I’m normally not too excited about getting invited to a housewarming party. But this one is special. Really special. The invitation came from a former client, who I represented after a very serious car accident. In her invitation to the housewarming she wrote: “Thanks to you and your hard work, purchasing this home became a reality!” Personal injury lawyers get a bad rap, but man can our work be gratifying.

08/12/2024

Fortunately, lawyers who wear t-shirts and hats to work are still eligible for Super Lawyer recognition. For the 4th year in a row, I’ve been recognized as being in the top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California by Super Lawyers, despite my attire. Thanks for the love, Super Lawyers!