ATTORNEY REFERRALS & CO-COUNSEL

When you refer a catastrophic injury case to Ike Kaludi and California Trial Law Group, you are partnering with a trial lawyer who has secured a $29.7 million jury verdict for a single client and has recovered over $50 million across 2024 through 2026. Every case is prepared for trial from intake forward. You get a partner who protects your client relationship, keeps you informed, and works to make sure the case reaches its full value.

*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and is evaluated on its own facts.

*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

WHY ATTORNEYS REFER TO IKE KALUDI

Ike built California Trial Law Group for attorneys who need a partner they can trust with their most complex, highest-exposure cases.

• Concentrated TBI Practice. Ike's practice is concentrated in traumatic brain injury litigation. He speaks at TBI Medlegal, Connectionology, and Trial Lawyers University, presenting on TBI case valuation, trial techniques, and litigation strategy for catastrophic brain injury cases.
• Trial Tested. The $29.7 million jury verdict reflects a practice built on courtroom preparation and the willingness to go to trial when the case demands it. Every case is prepared for trial from intake forward.
• Proven Results. $29.7 million jury verdict for a catastrophic TBI. $5 million and $4.75 million in settlements for complex multi-system trauma. $3.475 million for a concussive brain injury with SSA disability. These results come from the last 18 months.
• Judicial Clerkship Background. Before founding the firm, Ike clerked for California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno and Chief Magistrate Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
• Peer Recognition. Selected to Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Northern California.
• Statewide California Practice. Cases accepted and litigated across every California county. Albany headquarters, statewide reach.
• Bilingual Representation. Fluent in English and Spanish. Direct client communication without interpreter barriers.

Super Lawyers is a designation of Thomson Reuters. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is a designation of The National Trial Lawyers. These designations are not intended to indicate specialization or certification by any regulatory authority.

REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS

These are results Ike personally litigated and resolved. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its own facts.

LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

Ike and the California Trial Law Group team handle catastrophic and complex injury cases across personal injury and workers' compensation, including:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (PI and Workers' Comp). Mild, moderate, and severe TBI, including concussions, diffuse axonal injury, subdural hematoma, and growth hormone deficiency. Ike handles TBI cases in both personal injury and workers' compensation, giving him a cross-system understanding of brain injury valuation.
• Catastrophic Spinal Injuries. Cervical and lumbar spinal fractures, disc herniations with surgery, radiculopathy, and paralysis.
• Amputations. Traumatic limb loss from vehicle collisions, industrial incidents, and construction site failures.
• Motor Vehicle Accidents. Pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle, commercial truck, rideshare, and multi-vehicle collisions. Significant experience overcoming liability challenges, including hit-and-runs, disputed fault, uninsured motorists, and cases where defendants denied impact.
• Wrongful Death. Fatal injury claims arising from negligence, defective products, or dangerous conditions.
• Workers' Compensation with Third-Party Claims. Complex industrial injury claims, particularly those involving third-party liability alongside workers' compensation.
• Multi-Plaintiff and Family Cases. Multi-plaintiff families, parent-child claims, and consolidated cases involving multiple injured parties from the same incident.

HOW THE REFERRAL PROCESS WORKS

The referral process is built around transparency, thoroughness, and respect for the client relationship.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS A REFERRING ATTORNEY

• Thorough Case Evaluation. Every referral inquiry receives a candid case assessment. Ike and his team review the facts, evaluate the exposure, and provide an honest read on value and litigation strategy.
• We Fund All Litigation Costs. We advance all litigation expenses. You and your client carry zero financial risk. We do not ask referring counsel to contribute costs under any circumstances.
• Transparent Fee Arrangement. Referral fees are structured in accordance with California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5.1. Written client consent is obtained and documented. We handle the agreement and disclosure.
• Your Level of Involvement. You decide how involved you want to be. Some referring attorneys prefer periodic updates. Others want to participate actively through litigation. We accommodate both.
• Client Relationship Protected. Your client remains your client. We protect the relationship you built. Every referred client is treated with the care and communication standards you would expect from your own firm.
• Referral Relationships Respected. We do not solicit clients, referral sources, or professional contacts introduced to us through co-counsel relationships.

CONFERENCE SPEAKING AND TEACHING

Ike presents on TBI litigation and trial strategy at legal conferences throughout the year. His 2026 speaking schedule includes:

• TBI Medlegal Conference. One of the largest traumatic brain injury legal conferences in the United States. Ike presents on valuation strategy and trial techniques for TBI cases.
• Trial Lawyers University. A national trial advocacy program in Huntington Beach. Ike teaches trial preparation and litigation strategy for catastrophic injury cases.
• Connectionology Seminars. A trial advocacy education platform. Ike co-presents on trial preparation under compressed timelines.

ABOUT IKE M. KALUDI

Ike founded California Trial Law Group to handle catastrophic and complex injury cases. His practice is concentrated in traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic spinal trauma, amputations, and wrongful death. He handles personal injury and workers' compensation cases throughout California.

Before building the firm, Ike served as a judicial law clerk to California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno and Chief Magistrate Maria-Elena James of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He earned his J.D. from UC Law San Francisco with a concentration in civil litigation and dispute resolution, competed on the UC Hastings Negotiation Team, and was selected for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Summer Trial Fellowship.

Ike takes on pro bono cases for people who cannot access quality representation and mentors young lawyers through mock trial programs and diversity initiatives in the legal profession.

REFER A CASE OR DISCUSS CO-COUNSEL

Every referral inquiry is confidential.

Disclosures: Super Lawyers is a registered trademark of Thomson Reuters. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on a patented multiphase process and does not indicate certification or specialization. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is a professional organization; membership is by invitation and is not a certification of specialization. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts. Referral fees require written client consent under California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5.1.