Mary Caruso

Ms. Mary Caruso is a distinguished Partner at the Wilshire Law Firm with more than 24 years of experience in the field of Civil Litigation, specializing in personal injury cases.

Mary earned her law degree from the esteemed Abraham Lincoln University Law School in Glendale in the state of California. Prior to her legal career, she spent three decades in management roles in the corporate world in human resources and accounting. During this time, she witnessed injured workers being denied proper care and treatment, and in many cases, facing retaliation for their claims. Her experience as a “whistleblower” instilled a profound desire to stand up for those who lacked a voice and needed someone to fight for their rights, resulting in her transition into the legal world.

As a highly regarded attorney, Ms. Caruso’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of Civil Litigation matters, particularly focusing on personal injury cases. Her areas of expertise include catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, motor vehicle collisions, automobile v. pedestrian accidents, premises liability, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and employment law. Ms. Caruso is admitted to practice law in California Superior Courts, and in the California Central District Court and California Eastern District Court.

Ms. Caruso’s remarkable track record and commitment to excellence have earned her recognition from esteemed legal associations. She is a proud member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), American Association for Justice (AAJ), Society of Women Trial Lawyers, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), and National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Additionally, she is part of the esteemed Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious organization reserved for attorneys who have obtained million and multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients.  Ms. Caruso is an Honorary Board Member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC).

Among her notable accomplishments, Ms. Caruso has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star each consecutive year from 2016 through 2022.  Ms. Caruso was named the “2021 Rising Star of the Year” by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), with only one recipient per year, solidifying her reputation in the legal community.

For Ms. Caruso, representing injured individuals is not merely a job; it is a true passion. Her journey from corporate management to the legal field has been fueled by a deep-seated desire to advocate for those in need and to ensure they receive the justice they deserve. This unwavering resilience and determination define her approach to her practice and life and have resulted in her recovering more than $110 million to date for her clients.