John K. Paulson is a Founding Partner of Behar | Gibbs | Savage | Paulson LLP and an accomplished trial attorney with decades of experience defending high-exposure civil litigation. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury matters, including spinal and traumatic brain injuries, as well as complex personal injury claims involving significant damages exposure. He has successfully tried numerous seven- and eight-figure cases to verdict and is known for his hands-on approach in managing cases through every stage of litigation.
John combines a deep understanding of evolving plaintiff strategies with a practical approach to risk analysis and cost-effective litigation. His experience includes defending against claims involving unnecessary injection therapies, disputed spinal surgeries, inflated lien-based medical costs, and allegations of mild traumatic brain injuries. While always prepared to take cases to trial, he is equally focused on achieving strategic and efficient resolutions for his clients.
Admitted to the California Bar in 1996, John is licensed to practice in all California state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He earned his J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Finance from California State University, Long Beach.