Shane Hapuarachy

Shane Hapuarachy, a respected partner at Jacoby & Meyers, dedicates his practice to advocating for individuals faced with wrongful death cases and catastrophic injuries. Shane’s strategy in the courtroom is a direct reflection of his approach to life—believing firmly in the power of strategic thinking, diligent work, and the courage to embrace risks.

Before his time with Jacoby and Meyers, he made his mark as a partner at Cheong Denove Rowell Bennett & Hapuarachy, amassing an impressive series of successful outcomes, including several seven-figure verdicts and settlements against a wide array of defendants. Shane’s tenacity has often resulted in jury verdicts for his clients that far exceeded initial offers.

Shane’s educational background is just as impressive as his legal career. He pursued his law degree at Loyola Law School, where he not only earned a Public Interest Scholarship but also graduated in the top 15% of his class. His academic journey began at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy.

Beyond his legal achievements, Shane is deeply committed to justice, dedicating time to support organizations aimed at helping society’s most vulnerable. His belief in fairness and equality is mirrored in his active memberships in prestigious groups such as the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), among others.

Shane’s competitive nature isn’t confined to the legal arena. He is an accomplished triathlete, mixed martial artist, and a skilled poker player. His love for competition even led his family to win the title of three-time champions on Family Feud! A lover of challenges and a fierce advocate for his clients, Shane brings this winning spirit to everything he does.

Residing in Los Angeles with his wife, Amber, and their children, Shane’s life is a testament to the idea that success stems from a blend of strategic insight, hard work, and the courage to take meaningful risks. His character, professional accomplishments, and personal interests all contribute to making him a compassionate advocate for those seeking justice.

Verdicts & Settlements

• Settlement $7,556,000 – a settlement against a public agency for negligent design of a public thoroughfare that resulted in a critical injury. (June 2020).
• Verdict: $9,100,000 – a premises liability case involving a critical injury at an apartment complex caused by the landlords failure to install a handrail. (January 2020).
• Mid Seven Figure Settlement (Confidential) – a medical malpractice case that settled 10 days into trial involving a hospital’s failure to adequately monitor a stroke patient. (July 2019)
• Verdict: $1,190,000 – a construction defect case involving an injury to an elderly woman who was injured due to a negligently installed wheelchair ramp. (February 2019).
• Verdict: $2,000,000 – a Civil Rights/Section 1983 case involving a claim of excessive force against the LAPD regarding a fatal shooting. (March 2017).
• Mid Seven Figure Settlement (Confidential) – the case was a negligence case involving a pedestrian hit by a slow-moving vehicle (February 2017).
• Verdict: $1,006,000 – Medical malpractice case arising from a lack of informed consent regarding a hysterectomy (October 2016).
• Verdict: $1,300,000 – A non-impact taxi-cab v. motorcycle accident (May 2016).
• Mid Six-Figure Settlement (Confidential) – Medical malpractice settlement arising from a delay in the diagnosis of HIV (April 2016).