Laura Davidson

Laura Lynn Davidson, a Partner at Jacoby & Meyers, brings a strong and empathetic presence to the courtroom where she holds large corporations and insurance entities accountable. Throughout her career, she has championed the cause of justice, focusing her expertise on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall, and motor carrier liability cases.

With an impressive track record, Laura has secured millions for her clients, including numerous seven-figure verdicts and settlements across California, reflecting her formidable skills and dedication to her clients’ welfare. Her journey in law began with a solid foundation in business and tax litigation and transactions at a boutique law firm in Los Angeles.

Laura’s academic credentials are equally impressive. She earned a BA in Geography & Environmental Studies from UCLA and a JD from the University of Southern California Law Center. During her time at USC, she distinguished herself as the Chief Production Editor of the Southern California Review of Law and Women’s Studies. Her commitment to continuous professional development is further exemplified by her attendance at the Trojan Horse Trial Workshop and the Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute.

Her professional memberships include being recognized as a Top 10 Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine in 2020 and a selection to Super Lawyers since 2022. Laura is also an engaged member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the UCLA Alumni Association, contributing her skills and knowledge to elevate both the field and community.

Beyond the practice of law, Laura dedicates her time to enriching her community. She is actively involved in volunteering at her children’s schools and serves as a UCLA Student Mentor. She is also a member of Alpha Phi Fraternity’s NPC Delegation, where she contributes to shaping future female leaders.

Licensed to practice across several U.S. District Courts in California and beyond, Laura stands as a beacon of advocacy and integrity, committed to delivering justice and fostering community connections both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Memberships & Associations

• Top 10 Attorney and Practice Magazine’s 2020
• Super Lawyers 2022

Verdicts & Settlements

• $5.1 Million | Auto v. Truck
• $2.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1.5 Million | Slip and Fall
• $1.5 Million | Auto v. Bus
• $1.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1.375 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1.35 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1.3 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1.25 Million | Auto v. Pedestrian
• $1.1 Million | Auto v. Auto
• $1 Million | Truck v. Motorcycle
• $1 Million | Premises Liability
• $1 Million | Auto v. Auto

Recent publications

• Litigating Against Camps When Children Are Injured: Camps may rely upon such defenses as waivers of liability, assumption of the risk and governmental immunities (Advocate Magazine, 2021)

• Using Motions To Compel And Protective Orders To Stop The Defense’s Games: Steps to take control over the litigation and get what you need from discovery (Advocate Magazine, 2020)