Eaton Fire Attorneys
Did You Lose a Loved One or Property in the Eaton Fire?
The Eaton Fire that started near Altadena on January 7, 2025, quickly became one of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in California’s history. If you lost a loved one, your home, or your business to the Eaton Fire, know that Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP and our experienced wildfire attorneys are investigating the situation to seek justice on behalf of those affected. Several lawsuits have already been filed citing the negligent management of power lines during high winds in the Eaton Canyon area. You might have the grounds to file a similar lawsuit, and our Eaton Fire lawyers would be honored to help you.
Call (866) 634-4525 right away if you need to talk to an attorney about losing a loved one or property to the Eaton Fire in Southern California. Initial consultations are entirely free.
Details of the Eaton Fire
At the time of this writing, key details of the Eaton Fire, as provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), include:
- Size: More than 14,100 acres burned
- Fatalities: At least 16 civilian fatalities
- Destruction: At least 4,600 structures destroyed
- Displacement: At least 50,000 residents displaced or evacuated
- Beginning date: January 7, 2025
- Origin: Near Altadena, California
Who Caused the Eaton Fire?
The official cause of the Eaton Fire has not been determined by Cal Fire yet. However, video from multiple sources have shown a fire under a utility transmission tower during the early stages of the fire.
Let Our Eaton Fire Attorneys Help
With more than 200 years of collective legal experience handling complex lawsuits against powerful defendants, Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP is ready to help you understand your rights as someone who was affected by the Eaton Fire.
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Awards & Associations
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Named in Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles. -
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
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All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
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Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
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All 15 of our attorneys have been selected to Best Lawyers® after an extensive peer review process.
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Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
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Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
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Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year."
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Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
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After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
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Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
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Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
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Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
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Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
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Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
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A preeminent trial lawyers’ organization in North America, the American College of Trial Lawyers have elected firm partners Bruce Broillet, Mark Quigley, and Geoffrey Wells as Fellows.
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Why Choose Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP?
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We Have Decades of Legal Experience
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We've Recovered Billions For Our Clients
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We're Always Available For Our Clients & Offer Free Consultations
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We've Taken On Some of The Largest Corporations & Insurance Agencies