Recognized as one of California’s preeminent personal injury trial attorneys at Sweet James, LLP, Alaa “Al” Yasin has built a distinguished career on an unwavering commitment to justice. With a formidable track record of success both in and out of the courtroom, Alaa is a relentless advocate for individuals and families whose lives have been shattered by negligence. He specializes in complex personal injury litigation, providing clients with the sophisticated representation and compassionate counsel they deserve during their most challenging times.

At the heart of Alaa’s practice is the deeply held belief that every client deserves a voice. He understands that personal injury cases are about far more than financial compensation; they are about helping people rebuild their lives. This client-first philosophy drives his hands-on approach, which involves taking the time to understand the full physical, emotional, and financial impact of an injury. From the initial consultation to the final verdict or settlement, Alaa ensures his clients are treated with respect, kept informed, and empowered throughout the legal process, handling each case with the meticulous preparation required to achieve exceptional results.

Alaa possesses a profound understanding of the complexities of personal injury law, with extensive experience handling a wide range of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, including those arising from:

• Severe Motor Vehicle Collisions
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries  
• Premises Liability and Unsafe Conditions
• Product Defects and Failures

Alaa’s achievements as a trial attorney are remarkable. As lead or second-chair counsel, he has taken multiple complex jury trials to verdict and has recovered over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients. This track record of success has earned him significant recognition within the legal community.

For three consecutive years (2020-2022), he was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers has honored him as one of its “Top 40 Under 40” and a “Top 100 Lawyer Nationwide.” Additionally, he was named to the Lawyers of Distinction list for Top Personal Injury Attorneys from 2019 to 2022. Many of his landmark verdicts and settlements have been featured in Top Verdict’s annual list of the highest-ranking results in California for 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Further honing his exceptional trial skills, Alaa is a graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Method, an elite program that accepts only 50 trial lawyers for its intensive training. More than anything, Alaa is driven by the opportunity to fight for those who need a champion, dedicating his practice to securing justice and accountability on behalf of the people