Demetrios Papanikolas

Demetrios Papanikolas, a Partner at Jacoby & Meyers, brings more than three decades of seasoned litigation experience to the table, marked by multiple success stories for his clients. His exceptional skills in the courtroom have accorded him membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership into ABOTA is selectively granted to trial lawyers exemplary in their success rates and ethics, requiring significant trial experience including at least ten civil jury trials as lead counsel.

Demetrios Papanikolas Voted into the ABOTA

Additionally, Demetrios is part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an exclusive circle reserved for attorneys who have secured jury verdicts exceeding $1 million. His victories span across multiple California counties, showcasing his versatility and dedication to securing justice for his clients in varied jurisdictions.

Demetrios’s legal expertise is backed by solid academic credentials having studied at Vassar College before earning his law degree from UCLA School of Law. Licensed in California since 1990 and in Maryland since 1994, he is also admitted to practice in the Federal Ninth Circuit and five Federal District Courts, extending his reach and influence.

Beyond his courtroom victories, Demetrios’s involvement with high-caliber legal circles like the 2022 Super Lawyers of California further solidifies his standing in the legal community. His combined empathy for his clients and courtroom presence make him a compelling advocate for those facing severe personal and legal challenges.