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. 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, school bullying cases, and sexual abuse.
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, prestigious organizations reserved for attorneys who have obtained million and multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients. Ms. Caruso has been an Honorary Board Member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC) for more than five years, and a member of the 2024 and 2025 CAOC Board of Directors.
Among her notable accomplishments, Ms. Caruso was a Super Lawyer Rising Star 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 $125 million to date for her clients. Mary is also passionate about giving back to the community.