Tim West | Mass Torts & Product Liability Attorney

If you’ve been harmed by a medication or medical device you trusted, you’re facing more than a health crisis. You’re dealing with questions no one should have to answer alone: What happened? Who’s responsible? What comes next?

Tim West has spent 24 years in courtrooms across the country. The first 17 were on the defense side, representing Fortune 100 corporations. He knows how these cases are built, how they’re defended, and where the pressure points are. 

Now he uses that knowledge to fight for people on the other side of the table. People whose lives have been upended by defective drugs and medical devices. People who deserve answers, accountability, and fair compensation.

Tim opened DV Injury Law West in San Diego in November 2024 with a clear purpose: to give clients the kind of personal attention that gets lost at larger firms. Every client works with a dedicated paralegal who knows their case and answers their calls directly. No call centers. No runaround. Just real people who understand what you’re going through.

Tim West, JD
Mass Torts & Product Liability Attorney

Professional Experience

DV Injury Law West | Founder (November 2024 – Present)

  • Established mass tort litigation practice in collaboration with Michigan-based colleagues
  • Manages cases involving pharmaceutical injuries and medical device defects nationwide
  • Specializes in preparation-intensive litigation with trial readiness as a standard approach

Mass Tort Plaintiff Practice | Attorney (2018 – November 2024)

  • Transitioned to plaintiff representation with initial focus on Roundup litigation
  • Developed expertise in mass tort discovery, bellwether trial preparation, and settlement negotiation
  • Established track record of comprehensive case preparation and client advocacy

Commercial Litigator (13 years)

  • Handled high-stakes product liability defense for Fortune 100 companies
  • Tried cases, managed complex discovery, expert testimony, and motion practice in federal litigation
  • Developed expertise in corporate defense strategy and risk assessment

Product Liability Defense Attorney

  • Practiced at one of the world’s largest litigation firms
  • Specialized in product liability defense across multiple industries
  • Built foundational knowledge of defense methodologies and litigation strategy

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law | Graduated 5th in Class

  • Served as Managing Editor of Law Review
  • Legal Writing Teaching Assistant

Practice Philosophy

Tim approaches every case as if it will go to trial, positioning clients for maximum value when settlement time comes. Rather than chasing quick payouts, his firm invests in detailed documentation from day one. That legwork upfront means each client’s case reflects their unique medical history, treatment journey, and injury impact.

What sets his firm apart is simple: every client gets a dedicated paralegal who knows their case inside and out. You’re not a case number calling a general intake line. You get a direct phone number to someone invested in your individual situation. That matters, especially when you’re navigating a serious health diagnosis while managing a legal claim.