Phillip B. Nghiem
Of Counsel, Personal Injury Trial Attorney
Phillip B. Nghiem is Of Counsel to Empire Attorneys and is admitted to the State Bar of California (Bar No. 291525). He was part of the trial team that secured a $52.9 million verdict in 2022 and has separately negotiated a $1.3 million settlement on behalf of injured Californians. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
About Phillip B. Nghiem
Phillip B. Nghiem is Of Counsel to Empire Attorneys and is admitted to the State Bar of California (Bar No. 291525). He was part of the trial team that secured a $52.9 million verdict in 2022 and has separately negotiated a $1.3 million settlement on behalf of injured Californians. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
Phillip has been peer-nominated as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2022 and 2023 — recognition limited to approximately 2.5% of eligible California attorneys. He trained through the OCBA College of Trial Advocacy and Trial Lawyers University and joins Empire Attorneys on select trial matters, particularly complex insurance bad-faith and catastrophic-injury cases. TODO: confirm education and full admissions history with the firm before launch.
Education
Awards & Recognition
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Peer-nominated recognition limited to approximately 2.5% of eligible California attorneys.
$52.9 Million Verdict (2022)
Part of the trial team that secured a $52.9 million verdict. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$1.3 Million Settlement
Negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for an injured Californian. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
OCBA College of Trial Advocacy
Trained through the Orange County Bar Association's College of Trial Advocacy.
Trial Lawyers University
Advanced trial advocacy training through Trial Lawyers University.
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of California
Practice Areas
Phillip B. Nghiem focuses on the following areas of personal injury law at Empire Attorneys (dba Inland Injury).
Personal Injury
Motorcycle Accidents
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Wrongful Death
Insurance Bad Faith
$50M+ Recovered
Deborah Song has helped recover more than $50 million for injured Californians over the course of her career. Of Counsel Phillip B. Nghiem was part of a trial team that secured a $52.9 million verdict in 2022. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.
Seasons and Episodes of Inland Empire Car and Truck Accident Law w. Deborah Song
Subscribe to Empire Law Firm with Deborah Song for unfiltered conversations about California personal injury law, Inland Empire case strategy, and the property-damage damages most firms never pursue. New episodes cover what accident victims in Norco, Eastvale, and across the Inland Empire actually need to know before the call with an insurance adjuster.
The YOU Interview with Deborah Song
In this debut episode, Abby Arnold interviews Deborah Song about her path from Moreno Valley through Whittier and Western State law schools back to the Inland Empire, the property-damage damages most personal injury firms skip, her client-first philosophy on negotiation versus litigation, and how she's watching the Uber-backed California legislation to cap…
Reviews of Inland Empire Car and Truck Accident Law w. Deborah Song
Client testimonials displayed here are from verified sources and represent the experiences of actual Empire Attorneys clients. Each client's circumstances are unique, and the outcome in any prior case does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case.
Deborah and her team were wonderful to work with after my car accident as a passenger during an Uber ride. They have all been friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable during the entire process. Deborah made sure to check in with me at every step of the way with the legal matters and her team checked in with me after every medical appointment to ensure that I was getting the treatment I needed. My case just settled and I'm so glad I had Deborah and her team by my side.
MLMichelle L.
Verified Client
Deborah is an amazing injury lawyer who excels in providing client-focused legal representation. She skillfully navigates through the complexities of my case, and ensured that I received compensation. Deborah is extremely approachable and is always readily available to answer any questions I may have. I highly recommend Deborah for anyone in need of a reliable injury lawyer.
MIMatthew I.
Verified Client
Fantastic attorney, extremely knowledgeable, professional, engaging and communicative. Deborah Song is a top notch IE lawyer and I'm at ease when life throws its curveballs my way.
CRCristina R.
Verified Client
A very comforting experience with this law firm. Actively responsive and prioritize customer needs to their very best. I am very glad to have a lawyer like Deborah who gave a smooth experience throughout my entire case. Your questions, concerns, thoughts, will be answered to the fullest at this law firm.
EEthan
Verified Client
I am so grateful for Deborah and her team's exceptional work on my case. They were incredibly caring and supportive, alleviating the stress and allowing me to focus on healing and other priorities. I was fortunate to be referred to them, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking legal assistance.
LLily
Verified Client
5 stars doesn't begin to express how satisfied I am with the help I received from this law office! I have had past experiences with a number of other offices but none compare to the attention to detail and approachability that you will experience with this office. One person in particular that has made my stressful situation quick and easy is Deborah. She was super helpful with handling my case, always available for any questions I had.
JCJosh C.
Verified Client
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