Specializes in:
Bad faith defense, catastrophic personal injury and litigation rising from premises and/or automobile liability, as well as business litigation. Has also been involved in major construction defect, business and employment law matters. Currently serving as the Managing Partner of the firm. Clients include multiple insurance carriers who have matters filed throughout California. On a pro bono basis, represents members of La Cursillo Movement and various programs for kids requiring special education.

Education and Certifications:
Loyola University of Los Angeles (B.A., 1974, cum laude); Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1977).

Court Affiliations:
United States Supreme Court; United States Federal Court (Central District).

Member of:
Orange County Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California; American Bar Association; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Orange County Trial Lawyers Association; American Trial Lawyers Association; Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Publications and Lectures:
Multiple industry presentations on topics ranging from defense in catastrophic brain injury cases to defense of Bad Faith claims. CEB lecturer for many years on topics ranging from discovery procedures to trial advocacy. Past lecturer to the Orange County Claims Adjuster Forum. Presenter at the Combined Claims Conference 2002. Presenter at the Injury Sciences sponsored conference of article submitted for publication on use of EDR technology in litigated matters.

Notable Accomplishments:
Listed as an “Honored Professional” in the National Register’s WHO’S WHO of Executives and Professionals, 2002 Ed. Achieved and maintained a Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating of AV®. Board member since 2004 of the Orange Catholic Foundation.

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