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Jeffrey W. Griffith, Environmental Attorney in Irvine, California

focused on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury

Of CounselatLondon Fischer Llp

Irvine, CA

Trusted environmental attorney serving Irvine.

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Jeffrey W. Griffith is an of counsel based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at London Fischer Llp.

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Environmental · General · Personal Injury
  • Handles Environmental, General, and Personal Injury matters from Irvine, CA.

About Jeffrey W. Griffith: Jeffrey W. Griffith is an of counsel based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at London Fischer Llp.

Areas of practice

Jeffrey's practice areas in Irvine

Jeffrey concentrates on environmental, general, personal injury, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Irvine, California

Jeffrey takes environmental matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

General cases in Irvine, California

Jeffrey takes general matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Irvine, California

Jeffrey takes personal injury matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Irvine, California

Jeffrey takes product liability matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Irvine, California

Jeffrey takes real estate matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jeffrey W. Griffith, environmental attorney serving Irvine

Jeffrey W. Griffith is an of counsel based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at London Fischer Llp. Jeffrey works from Irvine, California and takes on environmental matters across the region.

Jeffrey is a tort and business trial lawyer who has handled many complex matters, involving issues of construction defects, personal injury, products liability, property owner liability, mold, insurance coverage, as well as business, bankruptcy, real estate and intellectual property litigation for the past 49 years. He has also negotiated and documented multi-billion dollar agreements with foreign governments and corporations. Mr. Griffith has won over 36 jury and court trials, over 50 arbitrations, and five out of six appellate matters.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Griffith served as an assistant district attorney and senior briefing attorney to the Chief Justice of the Fifth Court of Appeals in Texas. He served as corporate counsel for the Hughes Aircraft Company and general counsel of another corporation headquartered in Southern California, as well as being a partner in a prominent California law firm.

Jeffrey’s experience in business and business litigation provides a broader perspective on the business impact of litigation on the clients to assure that the management of the litigation serves the clients’ broader business interests. He commits to being available to his clients 24/7 to work in partnership with them to achieve cost effective results.

Jeffrey has been an active member of the Southern California legal community, serving on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Barristers, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Barristers Speakers Program, a delegate to the California State Bar House of Delegates, and an outside grievance arbitrator for the California Youth Authority. He has written numerous articles for the Los Angeles Lawyer and Los Angeles Barrister magazines, as well as contributing to Appellate Procedure in Texas (Matthew Bender 1978) and The ADR Reporter. He served as a guest speaker at the UCLA School of Management on the law of government contracts and as a guest instructor at the UCLA School of Law in trial and appellate advocacy practicums. He has published both fiction and non-fiction in general interest magazines.

Notable Decisions/Results

Jeffrey successfully won a series of appeals and petitions to the California Supreme Court in the case of Harbour Landing-Dolfann, Ltd. v. Anderson (1996) 48 Cal.App.4th 260

Awards and Honors:

Award for winning one of the Top Ten Judgments in the State of California in 2017

Working with Jeffrey on a environmental matter

Jeffrey is a tort and business trial lawyer who has handled many complex matters, involving issues of construction defects, personal injury, products liability, property owner liability, mold, insurance coverage, as well as business, bankruptcy, real estate and intellectual property litigation for the past 49 years. He has also negotiated and documented multi-billion dollar agreements with…

Who Jeffrey represents

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, general, and personal injury matters in Irvine and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jeffrey studied and practices

  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law

    JD Phi · 1974

  • University of California, Los Angeles, Claremont McKenna College

    BA Political · 1971

Jeffrey studied at JD Phi in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and BA Political in University of California, Los Angeles, Claremont McKenna College.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed JD Phi in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and BA Political in University of California, Los Angeles, Claremont McKenna College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Jeffrey's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Memberships •Los Angeles County Bar Association •Orange County Bar Association •Financial Lawyers Conference •American Bar Association

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Locations

Jeffrey W. Griffith's office in Irvine

Jeffrey's primary office is at 2505 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA, 92614. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

London Fischer Llp

2505 McCabe Way

Irvine, CA 92614

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey W. Griffith — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Irvine, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey W. Griffith

  • How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

    Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in California typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Irvine?

    Jeffrey is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jeffrey accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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