- Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, Order of Coif
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Highest Honors
During his time at Loyola Law School, Ilia graduated in the top 10% of his class, was a member of the distinguished St. Thomas More Honor Society, and a recipient of the George H. Mayr Scholarship. Ilia was also a senior research editor of Law Review, and a member of the nationally esteemed Byrne Trial Advocacy Team.
Drawing on his prior background as a defense attorney working for corporations, public entities, trucking companies, and builders, Ilia now devotes his practice to providing unparalleled legal representation as a plaintiff attorney to individuals who have suffered catastrophic and personal injuries.
With his unique knowledge of defense strategies, he’s been able to resolve and settle cases that extend well beyond the original accident and damages.
Ilia regularly handles high exposure catastrophic injury cases involving wrongful death, amputation, and traumatic brain injury claims.
In addition, Ilia was a volunteer for several years in the emergency rooms of major trauma centers at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Adventist health, assisting seriously injured patients. There he developed a keen understanding and deep compassion for the greatly injured.
While away from his desk, Ilia is a passionate sports fan, and fitness enthusiast.
