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-Joshua Swigart
Founder | Trial Attorney | Consumer Advocate
With over two decades of legal experience, Joshua B. Swigart brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to the practice of consumer protection law. Since opening his first law office in 2003, Mr. Swigart has been dedicated to representing individuals in California and nationwide, with a particular focus on class actions, privacy rights, and financial consumer protection.
A passionate advocate for access to justice, Mr. Swigart has provided substantial pro bono legal services to underserved individuals across Southern California and has donated significant funds to legal aid organizations and law schools through Cypress Awards and other philanthropic efforts.
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Mr. Swigart earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of California at Riverside, with a double emphasis in Accounting and Finance. He went on to attend California Western School of Law on an academic scholarship, graduating cum laude.
Mr. Swigart is licensed to practice law in California, Washington D.C., Washington State, Wisconsin, and Michigan. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including:
Whether leading high-stakes national class actions or representing individuals harmed by data breaches, identity theft, deceptive business practices, or unlawful debt collection, Mr. Swigart is recognized as one of the most respected and relentless advocates for consumer rights in the country.
Throughout his career, Mr. Swigart has served as lead or co-lead counsel in dozens of class actions that have not only returned millions of dollars to consumers, but have also shaped the development of consumer protection law across state and federal courts. He has successfully litigated groundbreaking cases involving:
- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) — enforcing consumers’ rights against unlawful robocalls and text message spam;
- The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and California’s Rosenthal Act — protecting consumers from abusive and misleading debt collection tactics;
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — securing relief for individuals harmed by inaccurate credit reporting and unauthorized disclosures of personal information;
- California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) — holding companies accountable for surreptitious recording, monitoring, or sharing of user communications;
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — enforcing the rights of Californians whose sensitive information was exposed in data breaches;
- Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) — combatting deceptive advertising and unlawful business practices;
- Data breach class actions — representing consumers affected by mass exposures of health, financial, and personal information, often securing precedent-setting settlements and injunctive relief.
Mr. Swigart’s cases have frequently appeared on the cutting edge of consumer law, advancing novel legal theories and forcing systemic changes in how corporations handle consumer data and comply with privacy regulations. His efforts have resulted in industry-wide reforms, court-recognized precedents, and the expansion of statutory protections for individuals across the country.
He is regularly appointed by federal and state courts as Class Counsel, and is known for his strategic litigation approach, deep subject-matter expertise, and unwavering dedication to the public interest. Whether against Fortune 500 companies or tech giants, Mr. Swigart ensures that consumers have a powerful and experienced voice in the courtroom.
“Consumers deserve a voice. My mission is to make sure they’re heard — and protected.”
-Rahil Swigart
Attorney | Consumer Rights/Complex Litigation
Rahil Swigart is a seasoned attorney with nearly 20 years of litigation experience dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and consumers. At Swigart Law Group, she focuses her practice on representing people harmed by unlawful business practices, privacy violations, identity theft, and financial misconduct.
Ms. Swigart has built a career rooted in advocacy for the underrepresented — fighting for clients who have been taken advantage of by companies, financial institutions, and bad actors. Her litigation practice includes:
- Consumer protection and fraud litigation
- Privacy and data breach claims
- Identity theft and credit reporting disputes
- Class actions enforcing California’s robust consumer statutes
- Financial harm caused by deceptive or unfair business practices
Known for her sharp litigation skills and empathetic client approach, Ms. Swigart is a trusted advocate for those navigating complex legal systems. She is passionate about using the law to hold violators accountable and restore justice for everyday people.
With a background in civil litigation and deep knowledge of California’s consumer protection framework, Ms. Swigart plays a vital role in the firm’s mission to stand up to systemic abuse and push back against powerful corporate interests.
“My work is about giving real people a voice in the legal system — and making sure they’re treated fairly.”
She continues to serve on the front lines of consumer law enforcement, helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes through strategic, compassionate advocacy.
-Jayson Swigart
Attorney | Mass Tort & Complex Litigation
Jayson Swigart is a litigation attorney at Swigart Law Group with a focus on mass torts, environmental disaster claims, and large-scale complex litigation. He is part of the firm’s leadership in representing victims of catastrophic wildfires, including those impacted by the 2020 Oregon Labor Day Wildfires and the Marshall Fire near Boulder, Colorado.
Mr. Swigart advocates for individuals, families, and property owners who have suffered devastating losses due to the negligence of utility companies and other responsible entities. He is actively involved in ongoing litigation arising from wildfire disasters, where he works to ensure that survivors receive meaningful compensation and justice.
His work includes investigating liability, navigating multi-jurisdictional discovery, and coordinating with co-counsel in complex, high-volume dockets. Mr. Swigart is committed to restoring the lives and livelihoods of those displaced or harmed by corporate misconduct and environmental failure.
Mr. Swigart earned his J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he served as President of the Student Bar Association, and was active in Moot Court, ADR, and the Epsten, Grinnell & Howell APC Trial Advocacy Program. He also held executive board positions in ALSA, APALSA, and PILF.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside, where he was a Division I athlete on the university’s inaugural Track & Field and Cross Country teams.
Mr. Swigart is admitted to practice law in the State of California and is committed to using litigation as a tool for justice, recovery, and long-term community resilience.
“I fight for those whose lives have been turned upside down — and help them rebuild through accountability.”
-Spencer Pfeiff
Attorney | Complex Litigation & Consumer Privacy
Spencer Pfeiff is a California-based attorney whose practice centers on complex consumer litigation, with a particular focus on invasion of privacy claims, credit reporting violations, and mass arbitration proceedings. At Swigart Law Group, Mr. Pfeiff represents individuals whose personal data and financial rights have been compromised by corporate misconduct — often at scale.
Mr. Pfeiff is actively involved in litigating claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), statutes designed to protect consumers from unlawful surveillance, data misuse, and inaccurate or unauthorized credit reporting. He is particularly experienced in managing claims through mass arbitration, a growing avenue for enforcing consumer rights when large companies include arbitration clauses in their terms of service.
Mr. Pfeiff litigates in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums, and is known for his thorough case analysis, strategic advocacy, and client-centered approach.
A native of California’s Central Valley, Mr. Pfeiff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Fullerton in 2017. He went on to attend Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2021. While in law school, Mr. Pfeiff was a distinguished member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society, represented the school in the ABA Client Counseling Competition, and earned eight CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for top academic performance.
Mr. Pfeiff is licensed to practice law in California, and is dedicated to holding companies accountable when they violate consumer privacy and credit rights.
“Privacy and financial integrity are non-negotiable. I’m here to ensure those rights are protected — and enforced.”
-Angelique Vasquez
Attorney | Privacy & Mass Arbitration Litigation
Angelique Vasquez is a litigation attorney at Swigart Law Group with a focused practice in mass arbitration and privacy enforcement, representing consumers whose rights have been violated by corporate surveillance, data misuse, and unlawful tracking practices.
Ms. Vasquez plays a key role in the firm’s California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) practice group and has successfully brought claims on behalf of consumers alleging the illegal use of website pixel technologies. She recently obtained a landmark arbitration award in a CIPA matter — a precedent-setting decision holding a corporate defendant liable for unlawfully intercepting user data via embedded spyware on its website. Her work has helped establish that arbitration is a viable and powerful forum for enforcing consumer privacy rights in the digital age.
Ms. Vasquez’s experience navigating both domestic and international legal systems gives her a unique and strategic edge in complex privacy and technology-related disputes. She is at the forefront of using mass arbitration to challenge systemic privacy violations, particularly those involving large-scale data collection and pixel tracking.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Ms. Vasquez earned her law degree in 2008 and completed her articles of clerkship at Legal Aid South Africa, where she provided legal services to underserved communities. She was formally admitted as an attorney in the Western Cape High Court in 2012 and co-founded a law firm that continues to operate today.
After relocating to San Diego, California in 2016, she gained valuable insight into the U.S. judicial system while serving as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Allison H. Goddard of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
“Mass arbitration gives real people a path to justice — especially when tech companies hide behind forced arbitration clauses. I’m proud to help consumers hold them accountable.”
Ms. Vasquez continues to be a driving force in Swigart Law Group’s efforts to protect digital privacy and expand remedies for consumers harmed by data exploitation.
–Noah Larsh
Attorney | Consumer Financial Protection & Complex Litigation
Noah Larsh is an attorney at Swigart Law Group who focuses his practice on consumer protection, complex litigation, and enforcing the rights of individuals under federal and California consumer statutes. He plays a key role in the firm’s litigation efforts involving unauthorized banking transactions, digital fraud, and unlawful practices by financial institutions.
Mr. Larsh concentrates heavily on claims brought under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), representing consumers who have experienced unauthorized withdrawals, delayed investigations, or denied refunds stemming from fraudulent electronic transfers. He advocates for clients in both individual cases and coordinated litigation across federal courts, state venues, and arbitration forums.
With a strong analytical background and a deep commitment to financial accountability, Mr. Larsh works to ensure that banks and payment platforms are held to the strict standards required by law — including timely error resolution and consumer reimbursement obligations under EFTA.
Mr. Larsh earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he graduated with distinction. While in law school, he developed a strong interest in financial privacy and regulatory enforcement, which now anchors his consumer-focused practice.
He is admitted to the State Bar of California and is passionate about holding financial entities accountable when they fail to protect consumers from fraud and abuse.
“When financial systems fail consumers, we step in to enforce their rights — and make them whole.”
Mr. Larsh is a key member of the firm’s growing EFTA and consumer fraud litigation teams, ensuring that individual victims of digital banking fraud have experienced advocates by their side.
–Jessica Pfeiff
Attorney | Consumer Privacy & Data Protection Litigation
Jessica Pfeiff is a litigation attorney at Swigart Law Group, where she devotes her practice to consumer privacy law, data breach litigation, and credit reporting enforcement. Her work focuses on holding corporations accountable when they misuse, mishandle, or unlawfully collect consumers’ personal and financial information.
Ms. Pfeiff regularly represents clients in cases brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), ensuring that credit bureaus and furnishers comply with their legal obligations to maintain accurate consumer data and promptly investigate disputes. She also prosecutes claims under California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), fighting on behalf of individuals whose online activity and communications have been unlawfully intercepted or recorded.
In addition, Ms. Pfeiff is part of the firm’s data breach litigation team, pursuing claims for consumers whose sensitive information has been exposed due to corporate negligence, poor cybersecurity practices, or failure to notify in accordance with California law.
Known for her meticulous approach and strong advocacy, Ms. Pfeiff is committed to advancing consumer rights in an era where digital privacy and financial integrity are under constant threat.
“When companies violate trust by compromising your personal data, the law provides a remedy — and I’m here to help you get it.”
Ms. Pfeiff is admitted to the State Bar of California and is an integral part of Swigart Law Group’s mission to enforce privacy laws and protect everyday consumers from systemic harm.
–Ilana Platkiewicz
Attorney | Electronic Funds Transfer Act & Consumer Protection
Ilana Platkiewicz is a bilingual, internationally licensed attorney at Swigart Law Group who focuses her practice on protecting consumers from unauthorized electronic banking activity and financial misconduct. Her primary area of litigation centers around the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), where she represents individuals who have experienced fraudulent withdrawals, bank errors, and illegal denials of reimbursement by financial institutions.
Ms. Platkiewicz advises clients on their rights under federal law when banks and payment processors fail to conduct timely investigations or refuse to credit accounts after unauthorized transfers. Her work includes both individual and high-volume consumer claims, and she is known for her meticulous attention to regulatory detail and client advocacy.
In addition to her U.S. practice, Ms. Platkiewicz brings an international perspective to her work. She is licensed to practice law in both California and France, providing her with a unique cross-border legal skillset and a deep understanding of global privacy and financial regulations.
“When financial institutions fail their customers, the law provides a remedy. I ensure our clients get the protection — and the justice — they deserve.”
Ms. Platkiewicz is committed to upholding the rights of consumers in an increasingly digital financial landscape and plays a vital role in Swigart Law Group’s growing financial protection and banking error litigation teams.
–Katherine Tuohy
Attorney | Consumer Protection & Data Privacy Litigation
Katherine Tuohy is a litigation attorney at Swigart Law Group who focuses her practice on a wide range of consumer protection matters, including both class action data breach cases and individual privacy enforcement claims. With a deep commitment to protecting consumer rights in the digital age, Ms. Tuohy represents individuals whose personal information, online activity, or financial data has been misused, mishandled, or unlawfully disclosed.
Ms. Tuohy plays a key role in the firm’s class action data breach litigation team, where she works to hold corporations accountable for failing to safeguard sensitive consumer information. She also handles individual privacy matters under laws such as the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), enforcing consumer rights against companies that violate statutory protections involving credit reporting, online surveillance, and personal data collection.
Her litigation work spans both state and federal courts, and she is known for her detail-oriented case strategy, clear communication with clients, and dedication to securing meaningful relief for those harmed by privacy violations and consumer abuse.
“Every consumer deserves transparency, security, and dignity. I fight to enforce those rights — one case at a time.”
Ms. Tuohy is a valued member of Swigart Law Group’s team and is at the forefront of developing legal strategies to protect consumer privacy, enforce statutory remedies, and hold powerful companies accountable.
-Jacob Ainciart
Of Counsel
- Jacob Ainciart (Jake) is Of Counsel at Swigart Law Group in the Wildfire Litigation section of the firm. Jake joins SLG after working on several high-profile cases against large utility companies who have caused fires throughout California, where has has represented over 1,000 individuals. Jake works closely with clients to ensure that their case values are maximized and they are fully informed of the progress of their cases. Jake attended Americans University Washington College of Law and Kogod School of Business where attained his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration, respectively. Jake lives in Santa Barbara, CA where he enjoys cooking, gardening, spearfishing, playing music and spending time with his dog, Kona. Jake is on the board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club and volunteers through the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Mentor Program.
-Laila Khosroabadi
Of Counsel
- Laila Khosroabadi has been an avid litigator since 2003. Her experience includes, construction law, business litigation, civil rights, toxic torts, and consumer rights litigation. Ms. Khosroabadi’s experience includes the representations of large corporations as well as individuals. Ms. Khosroabadi appreciates that litigation can be stressful and focuses on obtaining a swift resolution through mediation. However, she is always willing to go to trial to obtain the best results for her clients.
-Loveleen Bajwa
Law Clerk
- Loveleen Bajwa was born in San Diego, California. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Law & Society. During her time as an undergraduate, Loveleen was a member of the Panhellenic sorority Pi Beta Phi where she served as the committee chair for Policy and Standards Board in 2016 and the committee chair for Leadership and Nominating Committee in 2017. Loveleen also served as a co-captain for UC Riyaazat, a Bollywood fusion dance team.
Loveleen attend Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and graduated in 2021. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of Thomas Jefferson Law Review and was published in the journal in 2022. She served on the Student Bar Association and 4eas the American Bar Association representative in 2021.
-Ivette Hernandez
Paralegal
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Ivette Hernandez was born and raised in Las Vegas where she graduated high school and pursued higher education. She has been part of numerous events and food drives giving back to her community. She has participated in mock trials in Washington D.C. and has been active in the Future Latino Leaders Law Camp Program since 2014. Ivette has been building her career in the legal field for over 7 years. She has experience in handling and assisting with car accidents, injury law, family law, estate, and now stepping into digital privacy and consumer protection law. She is passionate about putting her knowledge and skills to use to help bring the best possible outcome to each client.
-Melina
Intake Specialist
Melina Nava was born and raised in San Diego. She has served the community since 2013 and is currently the intake specialist at Swigart Law Group. Melina enjoys helping clients and listening to any legal issues they may have to properly connect them with the right resources for their legal needs.
