Overview
Yoka & Smith, LLP is a firm of trial attorneys dedicated to providing the highest quality representation in civil litigation matters. We specialize in trial practice and the defense of general tort litigation, including personal injury, products liability, premises liability, business and transactional, professional malpractice, insurance, employment, construction defect, subrogation, and toxic and environmental tort litigation. The firm is dedicated to providing our clients with a zealous and creative protection of their interests on a cost-effective basis, providing both results and value.
Our primary emphasis has and continues to be our trial practice. All of our members are experienced trial attorneys and we possess the technological infrastructure that enables us to successfully litigate extremely complex and high exposure matters that were once only the province of much larger firms. Utilization of technology in a flexible and focused way has allowed us to provide this higher level of capability without sacrificing the personal contact and attention our clients have come to expect.
Within our litigation practice, we have a particular emphasis on product liability defense. Our clients include tire and aftermarket wheel companies, manufacturers, retailers and lessors of heavy equipment such as forklifts, specialty process engineering firms, manufacturers of petrochemical and electrical equipment, and fitness equipment manufacturers and retailers. We are well equipped for 21st century trial practice and make wide use of state of the art trial presentation software and hardware.
Our attorneys are extremely familiar with the industries in which we practice; we hold memberships in our clients’ trade organizations and we actively follow developments within those industries. This familiarity allows us to partner with our clients in pursuing a result that considers not only the immediate matter but the total impact upon their business as a whole.
Our primary emphasis has and continues to be our trial practice. All of our members are experienced trial attorneys and we possess the technological infrastructure that enables us to successfully litigate extremely complex and high exposure matters that were once only the province of much larger firms. Utilization of technology in a flexible and focused way has allowed us to provide this higher level of capability without sacrificing the personal contact and attention our clients have come to expect.
Within our litigation practice, we have a particular emphasis on product liability defense. Our clients include tire and aftermarket wheel companies, manufacturers, retailers and lessors of heavy equipment such as forklifts, specialty process engineering firms, manufacturers of petrochemical and electrical equipment, and fitness equipment manufacturers and retailers. We are well equipped for 21st century trial practice and make wide use of state of the art trial presentation software and hardware.
Our attorneys are extremely familiar with the industries in which we practice; we hold memberships in our clients’ trade organizations and we actively follow developments within those industries. This familiarity allows us to partner with our clients in pursuing a result that considers not only the immediate matter but the total impact upon their business as a whole.
Rankings
Regional
Los Angeles
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Los Angeles
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsAbout Our Clients
Athens Insurance Service, Inc.
Benelux-Apex, B.V.
Blackwell Igbanugo, P.A.
Carl Warren & Co.
Colorado Casualty Group
Conco Cement Company
Continental Teves, Inc.
Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
County of Los Angeles
Denman Tire Corporation
Dover Resources
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Golden Eagle Insurance Corporation
Hertz Claim Management Corporation
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Indiana Insurance Company
ISKCON of California, Inc.
Jarden Inc.
J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc.
L.A. Fitness, Inc.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company
McKesson Water Products
Quanta Services
Rental Industry Association
Sigma Chi
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
The Jacmar Companies
The Ruby Restaurant Group
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Utility Trailer Sales, Inc.
Wausau Insurance Companies
Weider Health and Fitness, Inc.
Western Parcel Express
Benelux-Apex, B.V.
Blackwell Igbanugo, P.A.
Carl Warren & Co.
Colorado Casualty Group
Conco Cement Company
Continental Teves, Inc.
Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
County of Los Angeles
Denman Tire Corporation
Dover Resources
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Golden Eagle Insurance Corporation
Hertz Claim Management Corporation
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Indiana Insurance Company
ISKCON of California, Inc.
Jarden Inc.
J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc.
L.A. Fitness, Inc.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company
McKesson Water Products
Quanta Services
Rental Industry Association
Sigma Chi
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
The Jacmar Companies
The Ruby Restaurant Group
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Utility Trailer Sales, Inc.
Wausau Insurance Companies
Weider Health and Fitness, Inc.
Western Parcel Express
Rankings
Regional
Los Angeles
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Los Angeles
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsPractice Areas
Yoka | Smith LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Yoka | Smith LLP proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Los Angeles, CA
445 South Figueroa Street, 38th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States