Barry P. Goldberg APLC, a personal injury law firm based in Woodland Hills, California, announced a record-breaking year characterized by national awards, sustained growth, and expanded service across Southern California. The firm, with additional offices in Simi Valley, Canoga Park, and El Cajon, represents accident and injury victims throughout Los Angeles County and San Diego County in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, dog bite cases, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, and wrongful death matters.
Senior Associate Attorney Matthew Stearns, a Woodland Hills–based personal injury and accident lawyer, was named a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star. This distinction is awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys statewide based on peer nominations, professional achievement, and independent research. Stearns' recognition underscores the firm's investment in developing high-caliber trial attorneys for injury victims across California.
Firm founder Barry P. Goldberg earned his 15th consecutive Super Lawyers designation in 2026, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California. Beyond his reputation as a leading Woodland Hills car accident and injury attorney, Goldberg is widely regarded within the legal community as California's authority on uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. His expertise covers policy interpretation, offsets, stacking issues, arbitration strategy, and insurer defenses, leading attorneys statewide to seek his guidance on complex insurance matters. This specialization has resulted in substantial recoveries for clients and reinforced the firm's statewide standing.
Barry P. Goldberg APLC earned a #106 national ranking in the legal industry on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America list. The Inc. 5000 recognizes companies demonstrating exceptional revenue growth, innovation, and operational strength over a three-year period. For a personal injury law firm, inclusion on the Inc. 5000 is uncommon and reflects strong case outcomes, sustained client trust, and measured expansion across multiple California markets.
The firm also ranked #110 nationwide on the Law Firm 500, an annual list recognizing the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. This distinction highlights the firm's ability to scale while maintaining consistent communication, client service, and high-value legal results.
With offices serving clients in Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Canoga Park, and El Cajon, Barry P. Goldberg APLC continues to expand its reach while remaining focused on complex personal injury and insurance litigation. The firm represents injured drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, dog bite victims, and families pursuing wrongful death claims throughout Southern California. As the firm enters the new year, it does so with strong momentum, national recognition, and a growing reputation as a trusted personal injury law firm delivering results across California.
