ED SUSOLIK
CEO/PRESIDENT
CALLAHAN & BLAINE
WHY: One of OC’s top litigation attorneys; extensive expertise in multiple areas of complex litigation, including complex business litigation, insurance bad faith and coverage, and catastrophic personal injury. Joined Callahan in 1991.
IN THE NEWS: Has been recognized by his peers as one of the “Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California” annually from 2010 to 2025.
NOTABLE: Graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986 with degrees in philosophy, English and history. Received law degree from the USC Gould School of Law in 1990, where he graduated second in his class and was an Articles Editor on the law review. Also a professional golfer for a number of years and continues to play competitive amateur golf throughout the U.S. Has six children and has lived in Newport Beach since 1990.
QUOTABLE: “He was trained as a defense lawyer at an international law firm but is equally adept at prosecuting eight-figure plaintiff cases.” — Callahan & Blaine website
