Yakov Wiegmann has applied equal parts diligence, passion and careful reasoning to guide his clients through toxic tort litigation involving asbestos, talc, silica, pesticides, benzene and other chemicals, as well as product liability matters involving aircraft components, heavy equipment, child car seats, electronics, scooters, e-bikes, glass bottles and tools. Yakov has represented companies and individuals in matters such as catastrophic personal injuries, business disputes, aviation accidents, consumer fraud claims and trust litigation. Yakov has defended major technology companies in transportation-related matters. He has experience in every aspect of complex litigation from discovery to trial and appeal, as well as in settlement negotiations, arbitration and mediation.

Born in Moscow, Yakov is fluent and persuasive in English and Russian. In the Fall of 2016 Yakov became an adjunct professor at the University of California ‒ Hastings College of the Law, where he teaches Civil Pretrial Practice to third-year students.

    Education

    • University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2006)
      • CALI and Witkin Awards in Criminal Procedure and Animal Law, CALI Award in Negotiation/Mediation
    • University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political Science, 2001)

    Bar Admissions

    • California

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

    Professional Affiliations

    • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, Member, Board of Directors; Co-chair, Toxic Tort Subcommittee
    • University of California – Hastings College of the Law, Adjunct Professor of Law
    • Embarcadero YMCA, Board of Managers; Youth Chance High School Advisory Committee, Co-Chair, 2018; Volunteer of the Month, November 2018

    Awards & Honors

    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026
    • University of California College of Law, San Francisco, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, Excellence in Pro Bono Asylum Award, 2024
    • Selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers®, 2025

    Languages

    • Russian

    Past Publications

    Co-author, “2 Calif. Rulings Offer Lessons as Foreclosure Crisis Looms,” Law360 Commentary, Jan. 11, 2021.

    Co-author, “Kik Ruling Is a Step Toward Securities Law Clarity for Crypto,” Law360 Commentary, Nov. 13, 2020.

    Co-author, “Amid COVID-19 Closures, Bench and Bar Continue to Wrestle with New Deposition Time

    Limit,” Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Comment Magazine (Vol. 35 No. 2 /Summer 2020).

Yakov P. Wiegmann

Yakov Wiegmann has applied equal parts diligence, passion and careful reasoning to guide his clients through toxic tort litigation involving asbestos, talc, silica, pesticides, benzene and other chemicals, as well as product liability matters involving aircraft components, heavy equipment, child car seats, electronics, scooters, e-bikes, glass bottles and tools. Yakov has represented companies and individuals in matters such as catastrophic personal injuries, business disputes, aviation accidents, consumer fraud claims and trust litigation. Yakov has defended major technology companies in transportation-related matters. He has experience in every aspect of complex litigation from discovery to trial and appeal, as well as in settlement negotiations, arbitration and mediation.

Born in Moscow, Yakov is fluent and persuasive in English and Russian. In the Fall of 2016 Yakov became an adjunct professor at the University of California ‒ Hastings College of the Law, where he teaches Civil Pretrial Practice to third-year students.

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Yakov Wiegmann has applied equal parts diligence, passion and careful reasoning to guide his clients through toxic tort litigation involving asbestos, talc, silica, pesticides, benzene and other chemicals, as well as product liability matters involving aircraft components, heavy equipment, child car seats, electronics, scooters, e-bikes, glass bottles and tools. Yakov has represented companies and individuals in matters such as catastrophic personal injuries, business disputes, aviation accidents, consumer fraud claims and trust litigation. Yakov has defended major technology companies in transportation-related matters. He has experience in every aspect of complex litigation from discovery to trial and appeal, as well as in settlement negotiations, arbitration and mediation.

Born in Moscow, Yakov is fluent and persuasive in English and Russian. In the Fall of 2016 Yakov became an adjunct professor at the University of California ‒ Hastings College of the Law, where he teaches Civil Pretrial Practice to third-year students.

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