2022 "Women in Law" Award Winner, Emily Ruby, focuses on complex cases, many of which involve catastrophic injuries and deaths. Mrs. Ruby has personally obtained more than $100 Million in compensation for her clients with an impressive 97.4% success rate and is a graduate of the prestigious CAALA Trial Academy. She was selected as one of Forbes' Best Wrongful Death Lawyers and is a writer for Advocate Magazine
Emily Ruby is a trial attorney whose practice is dedicated to representing injured people and their families against the individuals, companies, and public entities who caused them harm. Emily litigates, and if necessary, tries to verdict, personal injury and wrongful death cases involving workplace injuries, construction site accidents, dangerous properties and roadways, defective products, explosions and fires, commercial trucking, auto and motorcycle collisions, dog bites, and pedestrian and bicyclist injuries, among many other types of injuries.
A Passion For Justice
Mrs. Ruby grew up in Northern California knowing that she was going to be a trial lawyer. She was particularly inspired by the story of Erin Brockovich, and wanted to obtain justice for people who were injured or died as a result of companies harming people and the environment for profit. In pursuit of this goal, Emily graduated cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Environmental Studies. Emily also played collegiate lacrosse at UCSB, which further strengthened her competitive spirit that continues to be an asset in the courtroom and at the negotiating table today.
Emily then moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Law School, due to its reputation for educating top trial lawyers. She earned highly competitive positions on one of the school's law review journals and on its nationally ranked trial advocacy team. Although Emily enjoyed the challenge these programs provided, she was frustrated that her time and hard work were not actually benefitting real people with real problems.
Putting Passion Into Practice
After Emily completed her first year of law school, she began her dream of working for the large plaintiffs' law firm made famous by Erin Brockovich. Emily thrived working full-time as a law clerk throughout the remainder of law school, working on a wide range of personal injury, employment, and mass tort cases. Over these years, Emily found that her genuine compassion and understanding for each client's needs, combined with her creative and fearless approach to establishing liability in each case she worked on, made her uniquely suited to representing individuals with catastrophic injuries and their families, and the heirs of a deceased person, in difficult and complex liability cases.
Shortly after passing the Bar in 2013, Emily joined the Law Offices of David H. Greenberg as the primary litigation attorney. David, who had fifty highly successful years of experience as a plaintiffs' trial attorney owning his own law firm, immediately recognized that Emily's experience and drive made her the perfect advocate for the firm's clients.
During the time that most young lawyers are writing briefs and memos for more senior attorneys, Emily was out in the trenches fighting hard for her clients' rights and best interests. As a result, very early in her career, Emily's opposing counsel and co-counsel, alike, already recognized her as a tough and effective advocate for each person who trusted her to represent and fight for them.
Notable Accomplishments
Emily's reputation for being willing to take on, and successfully resolve, cases that other attorneys felt were impossible is well-founded. She recently secured a remarkable $12.6 million settlement for her client, a victim of a devastating crash. The case involved intricate legal issues, as Emily astutely identified that the improper construction of a median and the absence of proper traffic signs were contributing factors to the accident. This extended responsibility beyond the street racer involved and included the contractors responsible for building the street, as well as the city of Cathedral City itself. Despite numerous challenges in proving liability, Emily's unwavering determination and exhaustive efforts led to this substantial settlement.
In August of 2023, Mrs. Ruby demonstrated her exceptional skill in securing a significant $8 million+ settlement in a premises liability and assault case. Despite initially facing a low-ball offer from the at-fault party, Emily's relentless dedication and expertise in negotiation ultimately led to this substantial resolution.
She single-handedly obtained a confidential mid-seven figure settlement from an insurance carrier in a fatal workplace explosion case while the defendants were facing State and Federal criminal charges for the same incident that severely injured one client and killed the husband and father of her other clients. In another case, the defense was offering five-figures total for a group of women who suffered minor soft tissue injuries from an elevator malfunctioning in the warehouse where they worked. After Emily discovered the defendant had willfully ignored repeated problems with the elevator and filed a successful motion for leave to add punitive damages, the case settled for a confidential six figure sum.
Champion for Construction Workers
Emily also excels in difficult work injury cases in which the defense claims to have no liability because an entity such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) determined that the plaintiff and/or their coworkers or employer caused or contributed to the incident. Some common examples of these types of cases include workers falling from significant heights while not wearing personal fall protection equipment, injuries from improperly secured scaffolding, workers misusing machinery and equipment, and workers not being properly trained or supervised.
Together, Emily and David built the law firm into what it is today. While continuing to represent individuals in all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, they became experts in cases involving workers who are injured or killed on the job, and particularly, on construction sites. Workers on construction sites are faced with constant potentially fatal hazards, such as falling from extreme heights, dangerous equipment, hazardous and flammable chemicals, and unsafe jobsite conditions. As a result, these types of workers often suffer the most tragic and severe injuries, such as Traumatic Brain Injury and paralysis, or death due to the unique nature of their work. Yet, the law in California makes it very difficult and complicated to hold a third-party responsible for many types of jobsite injuries and deaths, creating incredible injustice for these workers and their families.
Trial Videos
Our client was transporting large equipment to customer work sites. While at one of the worksites, his boomlift dropped and he was catapulted from the basket. His equipment failed to keep him in the basket and protect him from injury. The equipment manufacturer claimed that our client was at fault for the incident. Most attorneys avoid cases like this; it is very difficult to prove liability, and costs firms an exorbitant amount to do so. Mrs. Ruby does not run from a fight. She was able to prove the at-fault company was liable and was able to secure millions in compensation for our client.
While our client was leaving work one evening, she was hit by someone who was (admittedly) street racing. It was a catastrophic collision. Since our client suffered a severe TBI, she had no memory of the date in which the accident occurred. The at-fault party tried to claim that the accident was our client's fault. Mrs. Ruby, through an extensive investigation process, was able to uncover the fact that a right turn only sign was supposed to be in the area (as evidenced by city planning documents), but it was not. Mrs. Ruby took the case to trial, proved her client's innocence, and secured millions in compensation as a result.
A Life Beyond Law
Outside of her legal career, Emily's interests include rescuing dogs, golfing, traveling, skiing, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. She shares her life with her husband and their senior terrier, Lily.
Emily Ruby is more than an attorney; she is a relentless advocate for justice, a mentor, and a compassionate individual who continues to make a profound impact on the lives of those she represents. Her dedication to her clients and her unwavering pursuit of justice make her a true force in the legal world.
Presentations and Publications
“The Unique Inequity Of Privette And Its Progeny In Wrongful-Death Cases”, The Advocate Magazine, March, 2022
“An Update On The Privette Doctrine”, The Advocate Magazine, April, 2021
https://www.advocatemagazine.com/article/2022-march/an-update-on-the-case-privette-case-doctrine
Virtual Case Collaboration: Workplace Injuries & Privette Doctrine, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, March, 2021
https://www.caala.org/?pg=CAALACaseCollaborationWorkplaceInjuriesPrivetteDoc
Honors and Awards
- Women In Law Award Winner 2022
- Super Lawyers, 2022 Southern California Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers, 2021 Southern California Rising Stars
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
- Prestigious CAALA Plaintiff Trial Academy Graduate
Bar and Court Admissions
- California State Bar
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
Education
- JD, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2012
- Entertainment Law Review
- Byrne Trial Advocacy Team
- BA, University of California, Santa Barbara, cum laude
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- California Applicants' Attorneys Association
- American Association for Justice
Recent Blog Posts
Knott's Berry Farm Accident: Sol Spin & Theme Park Safety
Five Critical Questions for your Lawyer About Your Work Injury
How Much of My Work Injury Settlement Amount Can I Keep?
Do I Need a Lawyer for an Assault Injury Claim?
What Should I Do After Being Assaulted?
Recommendations
- I used this firm about three years ago for a personal injury car accident. I was in a bad wreck - my car was t boned by two nice tourists and totaled. I was also injured with a bad burn. I was terrible at keeping my records and keeping track of the process! Emily Ruby helped me step by step to so...
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Thank you, Emily. I highly recommend this firm especially Emily Ruby!
I was injured using a product and reached out to Emily. She is amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional - she immediately made me feel comfortable, answered all my questions, was very responsive and and obtained a great settlement. Thank you, Emily. I highly recommend th... - I was involved in a construction accident that left me with a broken leg. I called friends who used work injury law firms before and two suggested I contact Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys. I checked all of their reviews and thought they'd be a good choice cause it's a third party liability c...
- Thank you Emily Ruby! Suffered serious injuries and wasn't able to get the compensation I needed through workers' comp. I contacted Emily at Greenberg and Ruby and she immediately uncovered a potential 3rd party liability case (sue product manufacturer instead of going through workers comp). This...
- I was very hesitant to contact a construction accident law firm after my incident. The legal team at Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys put my fears to rest. The team was caring and knowledgable, keeping me informed throughout the process. I did end up with a very successful result and I'm so gl...
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Emily helped me through step by step and eventually got me a great settlement
I used Emily Ruby several years ago and she was amazing! She helped me through a bad car accident with injuries and a totaled car. The people who hit me were visiting from another country and it was hard to track things down and even to deal with my own insurance. To make things worse I was bad a... - My experience with Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys was excellent, Emily did an incredible job! Her diligence and hard work resulted in a very favorable outcome in my mother's case. Deby was our contact person and she was very professional and super kind! She always responded to my emails and ...
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We consider Attorney Emily Ruby as God sent to us through our worker’s comp lawyer.
We consider Attorney Emily Ruby as God sent to us through our worker's comp lawyer. My husband sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from work. Attorney Ruby worked so hard with our complicated and tough case to make sure that my husband and our family get a favorable and substantial amount t... -
Emily Ruby recently represented me & having her in my corner was the best decision.
Emily Ruby recently represented me & having her in my corner was the best decision. You're safe with her and you will feel it. She is really really good. You'll be heard & seen by the other side and she's a giant in that courtroom if it comes to that. She was very detailed and her mentor would be... -
As an attorney myself, Emily ranks as one of the top lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with
Attorney Emily Ruby is an exceptional attorney! As an attorney myself, I referred her a very complex auto injury case. At first there seemed to be few solutions. One vehicle hit another vehicle with such force so as to cause serious brain injury to the client. The client was making a left turn fr... - Thank you for everything. I'm beyond pleased with the results. Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys handled my case with excellence. I'll be happy to provide a review.
- “From the day we met lawyers David Greenberg and Emily Ruby, we were constantly made to feel comfortable and my brother's well-being was the primary concern. I had full confidence we were going to the right attorneys. Both David and Emily worked hard to reach a favorable outcome.”
- “My brother was unfortunately involved in a serious accident that nearly took his life. From the day we met lawyers David Greenberg and Emily Ruby, we were constantly made to feel comfortable and my brother's well-being was the primary concern. I had full confidence we were going to the right att...
- “David and Emily did a great job for me on a difficult case. I would gladly recommend them to anyone that needs a great attorney.”
- “I owe my daughter's recovery to David Greenberg and I'm so thankful I found him. She was almost killed when her airbags didn't deploy. Without the money we received from our case, we couldn't have afforded the medical care we need. My wife and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts and will b...
- Emily, thank you for your help and assistance. Your patience was noticed and greatly appreciated.
- "Dearest Emily, Thank you for doing the most fantastic and professional job for me. I never thought it would turn out this way.. so greatful for hiring you and your team of professionals to solve and end this case the way you did. My case was somewhat difficult but you pulled it off like no oth...
- Attorney Emily Ruby did a fantastic job for me! Thank you for all of the time, dedication, effort, and knowledge you invested on my husband's case. This will greatly help us secure our kids' futures! We appreciate you so much and we are blessed to have you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.