Top 40 Under 40
Paul is a top-rated attorney with a passion for client care and a talent for winning complex cases. An important member of the Bisnar Chase team, he primarily handles mass tort and class action cases involving large-scale litigation. He also works on traumatic injury and wrongful death claims, including motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, product liability, and more.
Background and Education
Born and raised in Orange County, Paul completed his education locally. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California in Irvine, graduating cum laude and earning a Merit Scholarship to study law at the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law.
While earning his law degree at USC, Paul gained invaluable experience serving as a law clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Criminal Division.
He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2014 and worked as an attorney at a mass tort law firm in Newport Beach before joining Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP.
When he’s not working, Paul enjoys golfing, traveling, and cheering for the Anaheim Ducks and USC Trojans.
Outstanding Results and Justice
Paul Dagostino has extensive experience handling complex and high-profile cases in his legal career.
He was part of a team involved in significant litigation against General Motors LLC over a faulty ignition switch issue and worked on the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder cancer cases in California State Court.
Paul also worked on behalf of military service members in actions against earplug manufacturer 3M over injuries caused by their products.
Joining such high-profile cases against heavyweight defendants gave Paul invaluable experience in litigating high-stakes claims.
In the Johnson & Johnson litigation, Paul was an integral part of the trial team. He drafted the appellate brief and helped his firm secure a record $417 million jury verdict against the company for a client who had developed ovarian cancer after using J&J talc products.
His other notable successes include working in a team that secured a $16 million settlement for a girl who suffered catastrophic injuries when she was hit by a car in a crosswalk while walking to school.
He also settled a rear-end car crash case for $1.1 million, and another claim against a travel insurance company for $1 million.
Paul is passionate about his work. He said: “I find mass tort cases and personal injury cases extremely rewarding because I get to help people who are in need and hold the largest corporations in the country accountable.”
Significant Wins
- General Motors, LLC faulty ignition switch
- Johnson & Johnson talcum powder cancer
- Military service members injured by 3M earplugs
2021-2023 Rising Star SuperLawyers
2023 Lawyers of Distinction
2023 40 Under 40 Natl. Trial Lawyers
Avvo Rated Attorney
Member of the CAOC
Part of a record-setting $417M trial team
Multiple 7-figure settlements
Paul Dagostino has extensive experience handling complex and high-profile cases in his career to date.
He was part of a team involved in major litigation against General Motors LLC over a faulty ignition switch issue, as well as working on the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder cancer cases in California State Court.
Paul also worked on behalf of military service members in actions against earplug manufacturer 3M over injuries caused by their products.
Joining such high-profile cases against heavyweight defendants gave Paul invaluable experience in litigating high-stakes claims.
In the Johnson & Johnson litigation, Paul was an integral part of the trial team. He drafted the appellate brief and helped his firm secure a record $417 million jury verdict against the company for a client who had developed ovarian cancer after using J&J talc products.
His other notable successes include working in a team that secured a $16 million settlement for a girl who suffered catastrophic injuries when she was hit by a car in a crosswalk while walking to school.
He also settled a rear-end car crash case for $1.1 million, and another claim against a travel insurance company for $1 million.
Paul is passionate about his work. He said: “I find mass tort cases and personal injury cases extremely rewarding because I get to help people who are in need and hold the largest corporations in the country accountable.”
Professional Associations
Paul is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). He is also on The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list, identifying the best up-and-coming attorneys, as well as being selected to the SuperLawyers Southern California Rising Stars for each of the past three years.
- View Paul A. Dagostino’s California State Bar Profile Here.
- Contact Paul at Bisnar Chase by calling (800) 561-4887. You can also send us an email or use our website live chat.
