Gary K. Kwasniewski

Gary K. Kwasniewski is a partner at the law firm Viau & Kwasniewski, located in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He serves clients throughout the Los Angeles area, focusing on construction accident cases and other complex legal matters.Mr. Kwasniewski has over 36 years of experience practicing law in California's civil courts, both state and federal. His practice encompasses catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and insurance disputes, which include challenging cases such as industrial and construction accidents, vehicle collisions and product liability claims. His extensive legal knowledge extends to cases involving toxic exposure and insurance issues, where he has successfully litigated against refusals and underpayments from insurance companies.Mr. Kwasniewski's background in chemical engineering from Clarkson University and his prior experience at Procter & Gamble enrich his ability to handle intricate cases involving defective products and toxic exposures. His legal career began after he transitioned from engineering to law, having graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1985. He initially defended hospitals and large corporations in significant personal injury and toxic exposure cases at renowned law firms.In 2000, Mr. Kwasniewski co-founded Viau & Kwasniewski with his wife, Jeanette Viau, to advocate for individuals in serious injury and insurance dispute cases. He has achieved numerous substantial settlements and verdicts for clients, often reaching seven or eight figures. His achievements include a significant victory in the California Supreme Court case Zhang v. Superior Court, which was decided unanimously in favor of his client.Recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California in 2013 by the Daily Journal, Mr. Kwasniewski holds an AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Admitted to practice in California, New York and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, he remains dedicated to helping clients navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.