Biography

Terence J. Mix is an accomplished attorney and award-winning author whose career has spanned more than five decades. A California trial lawyer since 1967, he has litigated complex cases in personal injury, product liability, and legal malpractice, achieving several multimillion-dollar verdicts. Beyond the courtroom, Mix has shared his expertise through lectures, seminars, and publications that have influenced both legal professionals and the public. His passion for writing has also led him into fiction and nonfiction, where he combines investigative rigor with compelling storytelling.

Published Books & Awards

• A Question of Judgment – Novel (Great Western Publishing, 1982; Bantam paperback, 1985)

• The Price of Ovulation: The Truth about Fertility Drugs and Birth Defects – and a Solution to the Problem – Nonfiction (Tendril Press, 2008)

  • Winner of multiple awards including:

    • Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Awards (2010)

    • Silver, Nautilus Book Awards (2009)

    • Bronze EVVY Award, CIPA (2009)

    • National Best Books Award Finalist (2008)

• American Guinea Pig: Everything That’s Wrong with the FDA and How to Avoid Becoming One of Its Victims – Nonfiction (Booklocker, 2012)

  • Recognized with:

    • Silver, Nautilus Book Awards (2013)

    • Finalist, USA Best Book Awards (2013)

    • Multiple Honorable Mentions (New York, New England, Los Angeles, and London Book Festivals)

• Adverse Reaction – Novel (Auctorem House, 2025)

In addition to books, Mix has published numerous legal articles and co-authored screenplays.

Education

• Hastings College of Law, University of California – J.D. (1966)

• University of Southern California – B.S. in General Management (1963)

• Compton Junior College – A.A. (1961)

• Paramount High School – Graduate (1957)

Legal Profession

Mix began his career in Los Angeles as an associate and partner in established law firms before establishing his own practice. Over the years, he has:

• Secured significant verdicts in personal injury, product liability, and malpractice cases, including settlements exceeding $3 million.

• Served as President of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association (1981) and as a member of the Board of Governors of the California Trial Lawyers Association (1976–1988).

• Contributed to important appellate decisions in medical malpractice and product liability law.

• Helped shape California’s arbitration system, serving on committees and as a Superior Court arbitrator.

• Lectured widely for professional legal associations and universities.

Family

Terence has been married to Janet L. Marquardt since 1970. Together they have three children: Jennifer, Brandon, and Ryan. He resides in Carlsbad, California, and enjoys creative writing, golf, and collecting coins and stamps.