About Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer – Clark H. Fielding
Clark H. Fielding is the founding principal of Fielding Law, APC, a personal injury firm based in Irvine, California, with a second office in Phoenix, Arizona. Licensed in California since 2007 and Arizona since 2009, and also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Fielding represents accident and injury victims across Southern California and Arizona, including Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties in California, and Maricopa, Pima, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Fielding earned his J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2007, where he was named a Pedrick Scholar, graduated at the top of his class, received Pro Bono Distinction, and won the CALI Award for the top student in Constitutional Law II. He also holds a B.S. in Management with a Finance emphasis from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and studied International and Comparative Law at Vanderbilt University Law School’s program in Venice, Italy. He served as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Court and Maricopa County Superior Court, and has been appointed as a court arbitrator by the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, since 2022. He is licensed in California and Arizona and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Central District of California.
APPROACH TO CASES
Before practicing law, Fielding worked as a forensic accountant for an expert witness firm and as a commercial construction project manager, backgrounds he applies to building detailed, evidence-driven injury claims. His practice concentrates on plaintiff-side personal injury work, including catastrophic and fatal injury cases such as wrongful death, quadriplegia, and traumatic brain injury. The firm describes its approach as combining tenacious advocacy with a detail-oriented, client-first process rather than a fixed litigation posture on every matter.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
– Best Lawyers in America® — Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Litigation, Plaintiffs (2023–2026)
– Best Law Firms® — Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Litigation, Plaintiffs (2024–2026)
– Super Lawyers — Top 50: Orange County Super Lawyers (2026); Southern California Super Lawyer (2022–2026)
– Avvo — 10.0 Superb Rating and Clients’ Choice Award (2015–2026)
– Forbes Advisor — Best Car Accident Lawyers & Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Irvine, CA (2024–2025)
– Martindale-Hubbell® — Client Champion Silver (2021–2025)
– Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
– Member, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
– Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
– Member, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
– Member, The National Trial Lawyers
– Founding 50 Member, Justice HQ, Inc.
CASE RESULTS
Fielding Law has recovered over $102 million in case results for clients across California and Arizona. Representative results include:
– $2,000,000 — Premises liability / negligent security (client shot multiple times, resulting leg amputation; settlement)
– $1,755,000 — Premises liability / trip-and-fall, spine injury requiring surgery (settled via mediation)
– $1,660,000 — Jury verdict, dangerous condition of public property (Lahra Welch v. City of Los Angeles, LA Superior Court Case No. 22STCV06392; 7-day jury trial)
– $1,500,000 — Wrongful death (pedestrian struck by negligent driver; policy limits)
– $1,400,000 — Car accident / premises liability (vehicle crashed into building, striking two occupants; settlement)
– $1,000,000 — Car accident (policy limits settlement; aggravated prior back injury requiring surgery)
– $1,000,000 — Car accident (rear-ended by commercial truck; policy limits settlement)
– $601,000 — E-bike accident (struck by drunk driver; settlement)
– Seven-figure amount (confidential) — Motorcycle accident, excess policy limits, multiple ankle surgeries
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Irvine, CA (Discovery Park): 505 Technology Drive, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618 — (949) 288-5484
Phoenix, AZ (One Renaissance Tower): 2 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800, Phoenix, AZ 85004 — (480) 542-5454
Serving injury victims throughout Southern California and Arizona.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury, under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1. If a government entity is involved, you must present a written claim within six months under Government Code §911.2. Clark Fielding can evaluate your specific timeline during a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
In Arizona, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury under A.R.S. §12-542. Claims against a government entity require a Notice of Claim within 180 days under A.R.S. §12-821.01. Fielding Law can review your specific situation during a free consultation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Arizona?
Both states allow injured people to recover damages even if they share some fault. California follows pure comparative negligence, meaning your award is reduced by your percentage of fault but you are not barred from recovering. Arizona follows the same pure comparative negligence rule under A.R.S. §12-2505.
Does California or Arizona reduce my compensation if I was partly at fault?
Does California or Arizona reduce my compensation if I was partly at fault?
Clark Fielding represents injury victims from Fielding Law’s offices in Irvine, California and Phoenix, Arizona, covering Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties in California, and Maricopa, Pima, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
What areas does Clark Fielding serve?
What areas does Clark Fielding serve?
Fielding Law handles car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, premises liability and slip-and-fall claims, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic and brain injury cases, and product liability claims. Contact the firm for a free consultation to discuss your specific case.
What types of personal injury cases does Clark Fielding handle?
What types of personal injury cases does Clark Fielding handle?
