Overview

Trent Leaf is a partner in WSHB's El Segundo (Los Angeles) office, serving clients throughout Southern California. He is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including medical malpractice, professional liability, and complex torts and casualty. 

Trent is a cum laude graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he served as an editor for the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. He attended San Diego State University as an undergrad, graduating with a double major in History and Political Science.

He was born in Indiana and raised in Israel before moving to California. Trent and his wife, Hilary, currently reside in Playa Vista, CA. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, studying history, and metal concerts.

Credentials

Education

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2015, cum laude)
  • San Diego State University (B.A., 2012)

Licensed to Practice in

  • California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

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Fraternity

  • Sigma Nu Fraternity

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Honors & Recognitions

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognition for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants in Los Angeles, CA (2026)

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