--- title: "Donald Garcia" url: "https://attorneyguss.com/our-team/donald-garcia/" site: "Trust Guss" description: "Donald Garcia holds an AV Preeminent® Rating, earned by about 10% of attorneys, and brings decades of legal and public service experience." type: "Page" published: 2025-09-11T12:21:35+00:00 modified: 2026-09-23T21:04:40+00:00 language: "en-US" --- ![Portrait Of Donald Garcia](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/portrait-of-donald-garcia.png) # Donald Garcia Personal Injury Attorney > Donald Garcia holds an AV Preeminent® Rating, earned by about 10% of attorneys, and brings decades of legal and public service experience. Donald Garcia is a [personal injury attorney](https://attorneyguss.com/national-personal-injury-lawyer/) with [Trust Guss Injury Lawyers](https://attorneyguss.com/about-us/) who serves the Greater [Los Angeles and California](https://attorneyguss.com/los-angeles/) communities. With 30 years of experience practicing law, Donald has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of people who have suffered personal injuries. And as a Southern California native, he genuinely understands the unique challenges Californians may face when navigating difficult personal injury cases. Donald brings a client-first perspective to every case, recognizing that while attorneys may handle hundreds of cases, each client is often dealing with this experience for the first time. He believes every case deserves the same care and attention he would want for a member of his own family. *“The client typically only has one case… we handle hundreds. The client case that you are working on at the time comes first, and should be handled like you would handle your own mother’s matter.”* ## Professional Snapshot | **Title** | **Personal Injury Attorney** | | --- | --- | | **Practicing Since** | 1996 | | **Office Locations** | [Los Angeles, CA](https://attorneyguss.com/los-angeles/) | | **Practice Focus** | [Personal Injury](https://attorneyguss.com/national-personal-injury-lawyer/) | | **Licensed In** | California | | **Education** | [American College of Law](https://www.american.edu/wcl/) (1996) | | **Professional Memberships** | [California Lawyers Association](https://calawyers.org/) [Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles](https://www.caala.org/) [The American Bar Association](https://www.americanbar.org/) | | **Awards & Recognitions** | [Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating](https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/) | | **Languages** | English, Spanish | ## Donald’s Recent Case Results The following results represent cases handled by Donald Garcia. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts, injuries, and circumstances involved. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. ![White front-facing car icon inside an orange circle](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/car-1.webp) **$397,500** — Car Accident ![White gavel icon inside an orange circle](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/icon-wrongful-death.avif) **$365,000** — Car Accident ![White front-facing car icon inside an orange circle](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/car-1.webp) **$335,000** — Car Accident --- ## Meet Donald Garcia Donald Garcia served for four years in the military with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. After his military service, he pursued higher education and eventually attended law school, where he also worked in the insurance industry as a bodily injury adjuster and taught seminars on mediation and arbitration. As a personal injury attorney, he has achieved the prestigious [Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating,](https://www.martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews/) awarded to only those with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Only about 10 percent of all attorneys hold an AV Preeminent Rating. *“Personal injury law provides me with the daily opportunity to have a positive effect on someone’s life.”* ### Donald’s Philosophy on Personal Injury Law Donald approaches personal injury law with a strong focus on the individual behind each case. That perspective means he gives each matter the attention, care, and respect it deserves. His philosophy is also rooted in service and advocacy. Drawing on his background in the military, public service, and the insurance industry, Donald brings a practical understanding of both responsibility and the claims process to his work. He believes clients should feel that their case matters and that their attorney is approaching it with the same level of care they would want for their own family member. *“Every client deserves to feel like their case is the most important one we’re handling.”* ### Practice Areas & Experience Donald represents clients in Greater Los Angeles and California who are involved in personal injury cases. His experience includes: - [Personal injury cases](https://attorneyguss.com/national-personal-injury-lawyer/) resulting in serious physical harm and ongoing care ## What Clients Can Expect When Working With Donald When you’re dealing with an injury, the last thing you need is to feel like just another case number. Donald will always take the time to understand what you’re going through, answer your questions, and keep you informed along the way. As a personal injury attorney, he also brings experience from both sides of the claims process, which includes time working in the insurance industry. That background helps him understand how injury claims are handled and what clients may be up against. His goal is to make the process feel less overwhelming and make sure you feel supported from the beginning of your case through its resolution. ![Attorney Handshake With Client](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/attorney-handshake-with-client.jpg) --- ## Southern California Born and Raised Donald Garcia was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, which gives him a firsthand understanding of the communities he serves and the local needs that can shape his clients’ experiences. He has also maintained a strong commitment to public service, serving two terms as Mayor of [Aliso Viejo](https://avcity.org/) and six years on the City Council. He also served on the city’s first planning commission and as a Director of the [Orange County Fire Authority](https://ocfa.org/). Donald has been married for over 25 years. He has two sons and one daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and playing golf with friends. ## Frequently Asked Questions for Donald Garcia ### How do you help clients feel less overwhelmed during a case? *“I try to make things as clear and straightforward as possible. Clients should know what’s happening with their case, what to expect next, and that they have someone they can turn to with questions.”* ### What have you learned from serving in public office that you bring to your legal practice? *“Public service taught me the importance of listening, being accountable, and understanding that every decision affects real people. I bring that same mindset to the way I work with my clients.”* ### What does a successful attorney-client relationship look like to you? *“It starts with trust and communication. I want my clients to feel comfortable asking questions, confident that I’m listening, and assured that their case is getting the attention it deserves.”* ### What keeps you motivated after so many years of practicing law? *“Every client has a different story, and every case matters to the person going through it. Knowing I can help someone during a difficult time is what keeps the work meaningful to me.”* --- ![The Trust Guss Team](https://attorneyguss.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-trust-guss-team.jpg) ## Talk to Donald and the Trust Guss Injury Lawyers Team After an injury or accident, it can be hard to know where to turn or what steps to take next. Donald Garcia and [the team](https://attorneyguss.com/our-team/) at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers can help you better understand your situation and what options may be available. Reach out to Trust Guss Injury Lawyers for a [**free consultation**](https://attorneyguss.com/contact/). Our team is **available 24/7** to listen to your story, answer your questions, and talk through what may come next. [Request Your Free Consultation](https://attorneyguss.com/contact/)