California Record
Largest Facility Suicide Wrongful Death Verdict in California History
One of the hardest cases there is to win.
Orange County
Two-Time Trial Lawyer of the Year
Statewide
2020 CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year — Finalist
ABOTA
American Board of Trial Advocates — Board Member
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Verdicts at Trial
Numerous 8, 7 & 6‑figure jury verdicts
Rejected $450K
Won $11M
at trial
Rejected $200K
Won $5M
at trial
Rejected $100K
Won $3M
at trial
Rejected the lowball. Tried the case. Won.
Gavin Long, California wrongful death trial attorney
Verdicts at Trial
Numerous 8, 7 & 6‑figure jury verdicts
Rejected $450K
Won $11M
at trial
Rejected $200K
Won $5M
at trial
Rejected $100K
Won $3M
at trial
Rejected the lowball. Tried the case. Won.
OC Trial Lawyer of the Year 2016 & 2020 · ABOTA Member · Record-Setting Verdicts · No Fee Unless HGL Wins · Free Consultation · California's Wrongful Death Advocate · OC Trial Lawyer of the Year 2016 & 2020 · ABOTA Member · Record-Setting Verdicts · No Fee Unless HGL Wins · Free Consultation · California's Wrongful Death Advocate ·
Landmark verdict The largest facility suicide jury verdict in the State of California JURY VERDICT · STATE RECORD THE LARGEST facility suicide jury verdict in the STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The Case That Set the Record

They Offered $450,000.
Gavin Said No.

When a grieving family came to Gavin, the two treatment facilities being sued had offered just $350,000 and $100,000 to settle the loss of their loved one. Their position was calculated and cold: because the death was a suicide, they wagered the case was worth little.

Gavin saw it differently. He believed the death was the direct result of the defendant's negligence — and that the family deserved the truth and full accountability. He rejected the offers outright, took the case to trial, and litigated it aggressively before a jury.

The jury returned a verdict of $11 million — the largest facility suicide wrongful death verdict in California history.

Largest Defense Offer
$450,000
→
Jury Verdict
$11 Million

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and decided on its own facts.

In Their Words
“
Your hard work, dedication, and passion showed through during this whole process. You were absolutely brilliant. From the bottom of my heart — thank you.
Jan
Family member of a wrongful death client
2020 CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year, Finalist 2020 CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year, Finalist STATE RECOGNITION · CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA Consumer Attorney of the Year 2020 FINALIST
Gavin Long, wrongful death and catastrophic injury trial attorney
Gavin Long
Trial Attorney · Harrison Gavin Long, APC
About

A Relentless
Advocate for Families

When negligence or misconduct takes a loved one's life, families deserve more than sympathy — they deserve a fighter. HGL won one of the hardest kinds of cases to win — suing someone else for the suicide of another. With decades of trial experience and a record of landmark verdicts, HGL holds the negligent accountable at the highest levels.

His practice is exclusively devoted to wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. He goes to trial. He wins.

Named Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2016 and 2020. Inducted into ABOTA. Recognized by peers, courts, and clients across California as the attorney other attorneys call when they have a wrongful death case.

Multi Million
Dollar
Largest Facility Suicide Verdict in CA
2×
OC Trial Lawyer of the Year (2016 & 2020)
20+
Years of Trial Experience
$0
Fee Unless HGL Win Your Case
Featured

Meet Gavin Long

Watch one of Gavin's actual clients talk about him and what happened in her case which Gavin tried to a jury in Santa Cruz. Gavin also discusses his insight and approach to the case.

A Client's Story · Santa Cruz Jury Trial · 2 Minutes
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Deaths

Facility Neglect HGL Fights

When a family trusts a nursing home, assisted living, or memory care facility with a loved one, that facility owes a duty of care. When understaffing and neglect turn fatal, HGL holds them accountable — in settlement and at trial.

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Bedsores & Pressure Ulcers
Stage 3 and 4 pressure wounds are almost always preventable. When a facility lets a resident develop fatal bedsores, that is neglect — and HGL treats it as such.
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Dehydration & Malnutrition
Residents who cannot feed or hydrate themselves depend entirely on staff. Deaths from dehydration and malnutrition point straight to understaffing and neglect.
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Neglect & Understaffing
Chronic understaffing is the root cause behind most facility deaths. HGL pursues the ownership and corporate chains that cut staff to protect profits.
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Falls & Fractures
Unassisted transfers, missing bed rails, and ignored fall-risk plans lead to fatal hip fractures and head injuries. These deaths are foreseeable and preventable.
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Wandering & Elopement
Memory care residents who wander off or elope from an unsecured facility can die from exposure, traffic, or drowning. Supervision was the facility's job.
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Medication Errors
Wrong drugs, wrong doses, dangerous chemical restraints, and missed medications kill vulnerable residents. HGL uncovers the records facilities would rather bury.
Track Record & Credentials

Proven in Court.
Recognized by Peers.

Jury Verdicts
8, 7 & 6
Figure Jury Verdicts

HGL has earned numerous eight, seven, and six figure jury verdicts throughout his career — results that reflect not just skill, but the willingness to take the hardest cases all the way to trial and win.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique.

Elite Membership · Since 2014
ABOTA
American Board of Trial Advocates

HGL has been a proud member of ABOTA since 2014. ABOTA is one of the most elite trial lawyer organizations in the United States — fewer than 1% of all American lawyers qualify for membership. Admission is by invitation only, requires rigorous vetting, and demands a proven record of jury trials taken to verdict.

◆ Membership by invitation only
◆ Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify
◆ Proven jury trial record required
◆ Member since 2014
Recognition

Honors & Distinctions

2016 & 2020
Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year
Top 1%
ABOTA — fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify
2014–2023
Super Lawyers — California
AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Rating
Member
Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
State Record
Largest Facility Suicide Jury Verdict in CA
Top Verdict
Daily Journal Top Verdicts — California
Why Choose Us

HGL Goes to Trial.
Others Don't.

  • 01

    Trial-Tested Experience

    Most personal injury firms settle every case. HGL is a trial lawyer who regularly stand before juries — and insurance companies know it. That reputation drives better outcomes, in and out of the courtroom.

  • 02

    Exclusively Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury

    HGL doesn't dabble. Our entire practice is focused on the most serious cases — families who have lost someone and deserve the undivided attention of a specialist.

  • 03

    No Fee Unless HGL Wins

    HGL advances all costs and only collect if HGL recovers for your family. You face no financial risk in pursuing justice — that is our promise to every client.

  • 04

    Direct Attorney Access

    You work with the attorney — not a paralegal or case manager. Your case deserves personal attention, and that is exactly what HGL provides.

ABOTA Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Membership reserved for attorneys who have tried a minimum number of civil jury trials to verdict — a mark of genuine courtroom experience.
Licensed in all California State Courts
Admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Peer-reviewed AV Preeminent Rating — Martindale-Hubbell
Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Named Super Lawyer — California, multiple years
What to Expect

A Clear Path, From the First Call

Reaching out after a sudden loss is hard. Here is exactly what happens when you contact HGL — no pressure, no obligation, and no fee unless he wins your case.

01

The First Conversation

Call or send a message anytime. You will speak with us directly — not a screener. Tell us what happened in your own words. The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.

02

Investigation & Case Review

If your case is one HGL can help with, he investigates thoroughly — gathering records, securing evidence, and consulting the right experts to understand exactly what went wrong and who is responsible. You pay nothing for this.

03

We Litigate. You Focus on Family.

HGL handles the filings, the defense lawyers, and the insurance companies so you don't have to. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried to a jury — because that readiness is what drives results.

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Resolution

Whether your case resolves in a settlement or a verdict, HGL fights for full accountability. And there is no fee unless he wins — his costs and effort are advanced at no risk to your family.

Your Family Deserves
Answers.

The consultation is free. The conversation is confidential. And if HGL takes your case, there is no fee unless HGL wins.

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844-2WINHGL
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Contact

Tell Us
What Happened

Share the details of your loss in confidence. Every inquiry is reviewed personally. HGL will respond within 24 hours — often the same day.

⚠ California wrongful death claims are subject to strict statutes of limitations. In most cases, families have two years from the date of death to file a claim. Do not wait — contact us today to protect your rights.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. All information shared is protected by attorney-client privilege and will be kept strictly confidential.