What Law School Did You Attend?
Cory chose to pursue his J.D. at the University of San Diego School of Law. After experiencing the cold and snow of Ithaca, NY for his undergrad, Cory wanted go...
Cory R. Weck
Practice Areas:
Personal InjuryBiography
Cory R. Weck leads the Personal Injury Practice Group. For 25 years, Mr. Weck has been a leading trial attorney for clients in both the Inland Empire and the Marine Corps. He has represented hundreds of clients in all matters arising out of personal injury litigation. Mr. Weck has been peer selected as one of the top 5% of attorneys, selected to the California Super Lawyers list every year since 2012.
He has also served as a Marine Corps officer for over 20 years. He was commissioned as a Major in 1994 and then served as a defense counsel representing Marines accused of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Prior to leaving active duty he represented military commanders as a prosecutor for the busiest trial shop in the Department of Defense. As a result of his trial results and dedication to justice he was selected as the “Top Young Lawyer of the Year for the U.S. Marine Corps” by the American Bar Association in 1999. Since 2001, Mr. Weck continued to serve as an active Reserve officer for the Marines until his retirement in 2017.
He is rated as Distinguished™ by Martindale-Hubbell® and is the past president of the Inland Empire chapter of the Consumer Attorneys of California.
Featured Successes
$16.5 Million
Verdict for Pomona family struck by drunk driver
$5.5 Million
For injuries in van rollover product failure accident
$4.25 Million
Settlement for Airforce Staff Sergeant, stationed at March Air Force Base, who was struck when he was riding his motorcycle
$2.3 Million
Verdict for Marine Corps Lance Corporal, stationed at 29 Palms who was struck head on by another government employee
$1.3 Million
Settlement for San Bernardino resident who’s father was shot and killed at a car show
$1.250 Million
Settlement for Los Angeles woman who fell through homeowners poorly maintained deck
Education
- B.S., Cornell University, Economics
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law
Awards
- American Bar Association: Top Young Military Lawyer of the Year, for the United States Marine Corps, 1998-1999
- AV® Distinguished™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California by The National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2020
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2010
Professional Associations
- The American Association for Justice
- California State Bar, 1996
- Inland Empire Consumer Attorneys of California President and member of Consumer Attorneys of California Board of Governors, 2013
- Consumer Attorneys of California: Inland Empire Chapter, Consumer Attorneys of California, Vice-President, 2012, 2013
- Consumer Attorneys of California: Inland Empire Chapter, Consumer Attorneys of California, President 2014-2015
- Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for Marine Forces Pacific
- Major in the Reserves
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Riverside County Bar Association
- San Bernardino County Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Speaking Engagements
- Legal Rights of Military Reservists, U.S.M.C.
- Street Law, San Diego High School
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Cory’s College Education
Cory Weck attended Cornell University in New York where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.
Were You an Athlete in High School?
Cory was an active athlete in high school. He played baseball and football, and ran track. He was recognized for both academics and athletics by the Ken Hubbs Foundation for...
Cory’s History in the Inland Empire
Attorney Weck is born and raised in the Inland Empire. He grew up in Crestline, a small mountain community in the San Bernardino Mountains. He graduated from high school at...
