Geoffrey Wells

Geoffrey S. Wells is an attorney and partner at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP in El Segundo, California, and is a highly regarded figure in personal injury law. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Mr. Wells has established himself as a leading advocate for his clients. Mr. Wells obtained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington in 1981 and subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1985. During his time at Pepperdine, he showcased his trial skills as a member of the Pepperdine Law School National Trial Competition Team.

After being admitted to the bar in 1986, Mr. Wells embarked on his legal career as a defense attorney, specializing in medical malpractice, hospital liability, special event liability, and auto racetrack liability cases. He later transitioned to representing plaintiffs, joining GBW in 1992. Since then, Mr. Wells has successfully represented clients before various U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit. Throughout his career, Mr. Wells has achieved impressive results for his clients, securing over 250 multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex legal actions. Some notable cases include Segal v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($7.7 million), Willis v. Figueroa ($4 million), Quezada v. Motor Coach Industries ($8.15 million), Mehdipour v. The City of Santa Monica ($2.65 million), and Murillo v. U.S. Border Patrol ($3.3 million). He has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the Santa Monica Farmers Market crash, resulting in a total settlement of over $26 million.

Recognized for his exceptional legal skills and contributions to the field, Mr. Wells has received numerous accolades. He was named a Finalist for CAOC's Consumer Attorney of The Year Award in 2018 for his work in the Escamilla v. Durham School Services case, which led to a $36.1 million jury verdict on behalf of an injured child. He is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and was honored with ABOTA's Lee Wenzel Civility Award in 2019. Additionally, he has been consistently recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2004 to 2023 and has been included in the Best Lawyers in America list for several years.

Mr. Wells is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Consumer Attorneys of California and the American Association for Justice. He served as the president of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles in 2014 and is currently the 2022 2nd VP elect. He also contributes to the legal community by volunteering as a judge for mock trial advocacy programs. Outside of his legal work, Mr. Wells is dedicated to community involvement and philanthropy. He supports organizations such as Fund Her, which aims to increase women's representation in elected political office, and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. He is a member of the Sierra Club and actively participates in the University of Washington's Diamond Dawg Group, supporting the Men's Baseball Program. With his extensive legal experience, commitment to his clients, and dedication to community service, Mr. Wells has established himself as a prominent attorney in personal injury law.