About Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers: Representing California Wildfire Survivors (2025)
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The Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers (a consortium between the law firms of Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP and the Gibbs Law Group LLP) have extensive experience representing fire survivors in lawsuits against utilities for recklessly causing destruction. Our primary goal is to help our clients receive the compensation they deserve for the damage caused by the fire and the immense emotional suffering they have experienced.
Our team has sued some of the largest utilities in California for causing wildfires and disasters that resulted in fatalities, injuries, emotional distress, business loss, and property damage.
We are committed to helping more individuals, families, and business-owners who have been impacted by recent fires.
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Our California Wildfire Attorneys Are Helping Eaton Fire Survivors Rebuild
On January 23, 2025, Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers filed a California fire lawsuit against Southern California Edison on behalf of Eaton Fire survivors. If you were affected, please visit our 2025 Los Angeles Fires resources page to access helpful resources and complete the form below for a member of our team to reach out to you directly to discuss your potential legal options.
Eaton Fire Survivors: Getting In-Person Legal Assistance
We have a local office at Century Square, 155 North Lake Ave, 8th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you have specific questions or can’t make it to a webinar or local community meeting, we are happy to meet with you in person. Please contact us by email or phone to schedule a time so that we may answer any questions you may have.
Our California Wildfire Attorneys Host Weekly Informational Town Hall Webinars for LA Fire Survivors
Visit our Town Hall Registration page linked here to see upcoming dates and register for a Town Hall webinar.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from award-winning Eaton fire attorneys and ask them questions. Find out how joining a California fire lawsuit can help you and your family recover & rebuild from the Eaton fire.
Why should I speak with a California wildfire attorney after a fire?
The steps and actions you take in the aftermath of the fire can affect your rights and ability to pursue legal claims going forward. Our goal is to help survivors navigate that process and ensure they have the best possible chance for a successful legal outcome.
Our team works with our clients to detail all losses and gather supporting information and documents that will be necessary to the success of their case.
We can also help navigate wrongful death claims for families who lost loved ones. Fill out the form above for a free legal consultation to ensure your rights are protected.
Our Track Record of Success
Our team was appointed by judges to leadership positions in large-scale cases against PG&E, including the 2017 North Bay Fires cases, the 2015 Butte Fire cases, and the 2010 San Bruno Explosion cases.
Lead counsel Amanda Riddle was an integral member of the team that negotiated the $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E during the company’s bankruptcy following the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire, which collectively killed over 100 people and destroyed over 30,000 structures in Northern California. Amanda currently serves on the nine-member oversight committee for the PG&E Fire Victim Trust, which manages the distribution of the $13.5 billion fund.
Our team’s track record of success has earned us numerous awards, including:
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Mateo Trial Lawyers Association: Amanda Riddle, 2022
- Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Star: Steve Lopez, 2017-2024; Sumble Manzoor, 2020-2023; Susan Spiker, 2023
- Top 100 National Black Lawyers: Brian Bailey, 2025
- Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers in California, Daily Journal: Eric Gibbs, 2016, 2019, 2020
- Woman Advocate of the Year, Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California: Amanda Riddle
- Top 50 Women Lawyers and Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California Super Lawyers: Amanda Riddle, 2019-2024
- Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation: Steve Lopez, 2023-2024
What Sets Us Apart?
Our team of lawyers takes a client-centered approach. We know that detailed personal knowledge about our clients makes us more effective advocates. We understand that this is a difficult time, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Courts have appointed our lawyers to lead the legal battles against utility companies in multiple counties. Because of these leadership positions, we have earned credibility with the judges throughout California. Judges trust us to represent the best interests of fire and disaster victims.
Our Elite Team of Wildfire Lawyers
Our legal team has extensive experience representing fire survivors in lawsuits against utilities for recklessly causing destruction.
Our firms consist of seasoned trial lawyers, leading national personal injury attorneys, and experienced complex litigators. We bring a deep knowledge of the systems and fire-prevention policies of major utility companies and are well-positioned to leverage the hard work from our previous cases to benefit our clients.
Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers in the News
Members of our team of fire attorneys have been featured in the news recently. Our previous experience litigating against major California utility companies has also been chronicled in major national and California news publications.
On January 14, Amanda Riddle appeared on a panel for the Beverley Hills Bar Association to provide practical tips to Los Angeles fire survivors. The nearly three-hour discussion covered wide-ranging topics including guidance on navigating the insurance claims process and cautioning against hiring public adjusters or taking money from FEMA.
On January 21, 2025, Amanda Riddle provided advice to fire survivors on a virtual webinar offered by the Motion Picture and Television Fund. The webinar focused on how to navigate insurance claims, financial planning & tax considerations, accessing industry-related support, and other topics.
Amanda Riddle previously did a KFINews interview talking about her and her team’s work suing PG&E on behalf of California wildfire survivors.
Amanda Riddle ABC 10 News Feature: 2018 Camp Fire Survivors Sue PG&E:
Our Featured Wildfire Lawyers
Amanda Riddle
Amanda has been appointed by a judge to a nine member oversight committee for a trust that manages the distribution of $13.5 billion to wildfire survivors.
Steve Lopez
Steve represents consumers, employees, and whistleblowers harmed by corporate misconduct in a variety of complex litigation cases.
View full profileSusan Spiker
Susan represents survivors of the 2015 Butte Fire. She concentrates her practice on complex and mass tort litigation and personal injury litigation.
Sumble Manzoor
Sumble has spent much of her career representing survivors of utility caused disasters. In addition to representing the 2015 Butte Fire, the 2017 North Bay Fires and the 2018 Camp Fire survivors, Sumble also represents plaintiffs harmed by utility caused explosions. She prides herself on working to ensure that utilities are held accountable for their failures.
Matthew Luzaich
Brian Bailey
Brian represents clients harmed by misconduct in complex employment discrimination, personal injury, and consumer protection litigation.
View full profileEmma MacPhee
Emma represents plaintiffs harmed by corporate wrongdoing and survivors of sexual assault.
View full profileDaniel Martinez
Daniel has represented hundreds of wildfire survivors affected by the 2017 North Bay Fires and 2018 Camp Fire. He has helped homeowners, renters, and business owners, and has helped them secure millions from utilities companies.