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Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, California

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

Trusted personal injury attorney serving Riverside.

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Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio is an attorney based in Riverside, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Rizio Lipinsky Heiting PC.

Based in
Riverside, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Riverside, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2026).

About Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio: Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio is an attorney based in Riverside, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Rizio Lipinsky Heiting PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Gregory takes on

Gregory concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gregory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Riverside, California

Gregory takes personal injury matters in Riverside, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gregory agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Riverside, California

Gregory takes product liability matters in Riverside, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gregory agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio — personal injury lawyer in Riverside

Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio is an attorney based in Riverside, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Rizio Lipinsky Heiting PC.

Greg Rizio of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases and wrongful death matters.

He has received numerous “Trial Lawyer of the Year” awards as recognized by his peers, including:

  • The Best Lawyers 2020 & 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" Award for the Inland Empire region
  • The coveted 2015 State of California's "Consumer Attorney of the Year" award
  • The Consumer Attorney of the Inland Empire's "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award
  • The Orange County Trial Lawyer Associations "Top Gun award"
  • The Western San Bernardino County "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award
  • The Leo Deegan Inns of Court "Most Outstanding Lawyer in Riverside County” award.

In 2014, he obtained a plaintiff’s jury verdict that was the largest PI verdict in California, the second largest PI verdict nationally, and the largest PI verdict in Riverside County history.

His “Litigator’s Award” places him in the Top 1% of national trial lawyers. He is a National Trial Lawyers Association “TOP 100 Trial Lawyer,” and a multi-year SuperLawyer recipient. He has a perfect 10 out of 10 AVVO rating and is a Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum lifetime member.

Greg currently serves as the President of the Consumer Attorneys of California and is the President-Elect for Cal-ABOTA.

Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm's website is located at https://www.riziolawfirm.com, and the firm can be contacted toll-free at (888) 292-8888.

Working with Gregory on a personal injury matter

Greg Rizio of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases and wrongful death matters. He has received numerous “Trial Lawyer of the Year” awards as recognized by his peers, including: The Best Lawyers 2020 & 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" Award for the Inland Empire region The coveted 2015 State of California's "Consumer Attorney of the Year" award The Consumer Attorney…

Who Gregory represents

Gregory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Riverside and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • California Western School of Law

    J.D. · 1991

Gregory studied at J.D. in California Western School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Gregory completed J.D. in California Western School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gregory runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Gregory has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire)

    2020

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Inland Empire) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio's office in Riverside

Gregory's primary office is at 3880 Lemon Street, Suite 430, Riverside, California, 92501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Rizio Lipinsky Heiting PC

3880 Lemon Street, Suite 430

Riverside, California 92501

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Rizio Lipinsky Heiting PC

14771 Plaza Drive, Suite A

Tustin, California 14771

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Hiring guide

How to hire Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gregory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Gregory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gregory will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gregory

Gregory discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gregory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Gregory's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gregory G. "Greg" Rizio

  • How much does it cost to hire Gregory for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gregory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Gregory offer a free consultation?

    Gregory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Gregory's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gregory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Gregory take my case if I'm outside Riverside?

    Gregory is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gregory will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Gregory?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gregory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Gregory accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Gregory's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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