Specializes in:
Civil litigation with focus on general casualty litigation, suspect claims in the vehicular, property, and premises liability arenas, as well as catastrophic injury cases. Clients include major national and regional insurance carriers.

Education and Certifications:
Montana State University (B.S., 1974); Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1981)

Court Affiliations:
All California State Courts, Central and Southern District Federal Courts; Arbitrator, Los Angeles Superior Court

Member of:
American Board of Trial Advocates; State Bar of California; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; San Diego County Bar Association; San Diego Defense Attorney Association; State Bar of Montana

Publications and Lectures:
Multiple lectures to insurance claims handlers and investigators regarding the evaluation and investigation of suspect or fraudulent claims.

Notable Accomplishments:
Over forty jury trials to verdict. Selected as member of ABOTA by fellow San Diego Trial Attorneys. Directed the investigation of one of the largest civil RICO suits brought by the insurance industry against doctors, attorneys, and others for violations of white-collar criminal statutes and fraud. Manages the San Diego office of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett.