Jamal Tooson

Jamal L. Tooson is an attorney and partner at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, a Los Angeles-based litigation firm that focuses on criminal defense, personal injury, mental health-related cases, and civil rights matters. According to California State Bar records and firm information, he is a licensed attorney in California and has been active in high-stakes trial litigation and client advocacy for many years. He is known for his role in complex criminal defense and civil litigation cases, often representing clients in serious felony matters as well as personal injury and civil rights disputes. Within the firm, Tooson serves as a lead trial attorney and has been involved in multiple jury trials and negotiated resolutions, contributing to the firm’s reputation for aggressive courtroom representation and case outcomes in Southern California. Beyond litigation, Tooson is recognized for his leadership role at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, where the firm operates multiple California offices and handles a wide range of cases including wrongful termination, police misconduct, and catastrophic injury claims. He has also received recognition within legal circles, including being named “Litigator of the Year” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers in 2019, reflecting his standing in the trial law community.