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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. Born and raised in the San Bernardino Mountains, Mr. Weck has been a leading trial attorney for clients in both the Inland Empire and the U.S. Marine Corps for almost 30 years. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in all manner of personal injury litigation and product defect matters.
Throughout his career, Mr. Weck has consistently sought excellence. Not only did he graduate top of his class from Rim of the World High School, but he was also selected as the top Student Athlete for San Bernardino County by the Ken Hubbs Foundation, an award conveyed to only one athlete in the county each year. After graduating with honors from Cornell University, Mr. Weck then sought to serve his country as a United States Marine Corps officer. From 1993 until his retirement in 2017, Mr. Weck distinguished himself with multiple overseas deployments and personal awards, including being selected as the Top Young Lawyer of the Year for the United States Marine Corps by the American Bar Association.
In his civilian practice, Mr. Weck has tried multiple six, seven and eight figure verdicts before a jury. Since 2010, he’s been peer selected as one of the top 5% of personal injury attorneys in California by the California Super Lawyers. He’s also been selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the “Best Lawyers” in America. For nearly a decade he has been routinely acknowledged as one of the Top 100 Plaintiffs’ attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers. In 2019, his court room success resulted in his being selected as the Inland Empire Trial Lawyer of the Year. He was also selected as the “Jennifer Brooks” Lawyer of the Year for San Bernardino County in 2023.
Mr. Weck and his wife of 28 years, Lori, live in Redlands, CA, where they remain active in local charities like the Redlands Bowl, the Unforgettables Foundation, and Santa Claus Inc. He also serves on the advisory board for Congressman Pete Aguilar for those seeking appointments to the U.S. Military academies. Mr. Weck’s son, Jake, currently serves as a military police officer in the U.S. Navy.
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
Featured Videos
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...
