Specializes in:
Commercial litigation with an emphasis in: The representation of contractors and subcontractors on private infrastructure projects as well as public works projects involving municipalities, water companies and various state agencies; The representation of new car automobile dealerships involving claims of violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Statutes, Automobile Sales Financing Act, Automobile Leasing Act, Magnusson-Moss and Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Acts, Unfair Business Practices claims, involving both single plaintiff as well as class action allegations and claims; The representation of various manufacturing and distribution companies involving single plaintiff and class action allegations regarding false advertising, misrepresentation and concealment claims.

Education and Certifications:
University of Arizona at Tucson (B.A., Psychology, minor Economics and Anthropology, 1978); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1981).

Court Affiliations:
All California State Courts; Central, Eastern and Southern District Federal Courts; Northern District Federal Court (pending).

Member of:
State Bar of California; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association; California New Car Motor Dealers Association; International Association of Special Investigation and Fraud Prevention; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.

Publications and Lectures:
Various lectures to the Association of Southern California Defense counsel membership concerning the detection, investigation and prevention of fraudulent claims and lawsuits 1990 thru 2001; Various lectures to members of California New Car Dealers Association regarding Finance and Insurance compliance, Compliance with the Automobile Sales Finance and Automobile Lease Act, Avoiding violations of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Statutes and the maintenance of proper checks and balances within the Sales and Finance and Insurance departments of new car dealerships; Various lectures/seminars, 2001-present.

Notable Accomplishments:
Recipient of Am Jur Awards for: Corporate Law, Insurance Law and Forensic Investigations. Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated Attorney.

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