3 Best Civil Litigation Lawyers in San Diego, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Civil Litigation Lawyers in San Diego, California. All of our civil litigation attorneys actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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DOLORES CONTRERAS

CONTRERAS LAW FIRM 402 West Broadway, Unit 1200,
San Diego, CA 92101 Directions

Since 2008

Practice Areas:

Civil Litigation Business Law Real Estate Law Family Law Divorce Law Mediation Business Torts Commercial Real Estate Litigation Contract Disputes Cross-border Disputes Construction Litigation Unfair Business Practices

"Dolores Contreras is the partner and founder of Contreras Law Firm. She received her JD from the California Western School of Law, San Diego, California. She was admitted to practice in California, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California, U.S. District Court Southern District of California, and U.S. District Court Northern District of California. She is a member of the California Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, American Institute of Legal Advocates; Family Law, San Diego Realtors Association, and National Association of Realtors. She has concentrated her skills and comprehensive experience in the areas of business litigation, real estate law, and family law. She found that all of these areas intertwine and that having comprehensive knowledge in each one of them is important and valuable to her clients. She prides herself on being able to use her knowledge to create effective solutions to achieve exceptional results. She speaks English and Spanish. Contact Contreras Law Firm to get a free consultation.

2026 Highlights: Contreras Law Firm approaches every matter from the business owner’s perspective, focusing on practical, cost-effective solutions that provide the highest level of protection for their clients’ interests. Contreras Law Firm accepts Card, eCheck, and pay-later payment methods."

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Top Attorneys in San Diego Rising Star in 2015-2022
Woman of the Year in 2017 & 2024
American Institute of Legal Advocates Family Law in 2018
National Latina Businesswoman Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009
License #257230

Contact:

(619) 238-0616 (619) 737-3942

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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ELIA LAW FIRM, APC

2221 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 207,
San Diego, CA 92108 Directions

Since 2001

Practice Areas:

Civil Litigation Law Business Disputes Employment Criminal Litigation Personal Injury Business Law Contract Disputes

"Elia Law Firm, APC has built an importance for outworking the other side and overdelivering for clients. The firm is responsive, reliable, and relentless in its pursuit of clients' best interests. Elia Law Firm, APC's attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience and beyond, and have obtained some of the largest awards in the San Diego area. They are committed to picking up your calls, answering your inquiries, and providing you with meaningful support from their very first conversation. They are proud to say their San Diego law firm recovers awards for their clients 98.5% of the time. The firm serves El Cajon, La Jolla, La Mesa, and surrounding areas. Clients can contact Elia Law Firm, APC, to get a free consultation.

2026 Highlights: Elia Law Firm, APC unique collaborative approach to legal services ensures that clients benefit from the collective knowledge, perspectives, and experience of one or more attorneys assigned to the case, along with the support of skilled paralegals, investigators, and subject-matter experts."

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License #2664654

Contact:

(619) 444-2244

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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BRIAN E. WATKINS

BRIAN E WATKINS & ASSOCIATES LAW
925 B Street, Suite 402,
San Diego, CA 92101 Directions

Since 1997

Practice Areas:

Civil Litigation Criminal Cases Automobile Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents Fall Accidents Wrongful Death Dog Bites Personal Injury Restraining Orders Representation Before Administrative Hearings

"Brian E. Watkins is the founder and principal attorney at Brian E Watkins & Associates Law. He attained his law degree from the highest-ranked law school in San Diego, the University of San Diego. Brian E. Watkins is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in California. He has comprehensive trial experience in both criminal and civil matters. He successfully argued in front of the California Court of Appeals, resulting in their determination to overturn the San Diego Superior Court ruling and the dropping of all charges against Watkins' client. He has been featured in local and national news, including Good Morning America, CNN, HBO Real Sports, and ESPN. He has been featured on KUSI News San Diego, CBS News, Fox 5 News, CW 6 News, OAN News Network, and NBC News. Brian E Watkins & Associates Law is dedicated to an aggressive pursuit of justice in an attempt to protect its clients. The firm has been successfully representing clients' rights in criminal and civil cases for almost 20 years. You can contact Brian E Watkins & Associates Law to get a free consultation.

2026 Highlights: They also pursue the recovery of damages through civil litigation, and they only collect a fee if they are successful in securing compensation for their clients."

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License #190599

Contact:

(619) 255-5930 (619) 813-7080

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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