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PAUL A. BIGLEY
Specializes in: General Casualty Litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of claims in the vehicular, property, product and premises liability arenas. Mr. Bigley's practice areas also include construction, malpractice and entertainment litigation. His clients include major national and international insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, municipalities and production companies. Mr. Bigley devoted three years of his practice to the prosecution of one of the largest civil R.I.C.O. suits brought on behalf of the insurance industry, primarily against doctors and lawyers for violations of white-collar criminal statutes. He is the designated Southern California counsel for all litigated claims for a Fortune 100 Company. Education: B.A. degree in 1981 from the University of California at San Diego, J.D. degree in 1984 from Loyola University of Los Angeles. Court Affiliations: All California Courts including the U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Recipient: "AV" Martindale-Hubble rating (highest attorney rating possible). He has also received special recognition as an arbitrator and settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court. Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Federal Bar Association; American Bar Association; Riverside Bar Association; Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association; Southern California Fraud Investigators Association; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; Southern California Insurance Professionals. Lecturer: To the insurance and self-insured industry on the cost-effective investigation, adjustment and defense of claims. He contributes as an author to the John Cooke Fraud Report, a national publication widely distributed to the insurance and self-insured industry. As a faculty member of the National Business Institute, Mr. Bigley lectures on trial techniques and strategies and his unique approach in the dismantling of injury claims. Faculty: National Business Institute; Lorman Education Services. Reason for becoming a lawyer: I love interacting with people, persuading and advocating positions. In college, I took an elective course in "Argumentation and Debate" and quickly realized that I was probably well suited for litigation. I grew up in a large family and learned early the art of negotiation and persuasion. I can think of no better training ground for a future litigation attorney. What I like best about practicing at GKC&J: I began my career at Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett as a file clerk in 1976. I have literally worked in every department in the firm and, over the years, there has always been a constant: quality people with honest and sound values. It is enjoyable to work in the Gilbert, Kelly environment. I also like the history and longevity of the firm and the instant recognition the firm enjoys with the bench and bar. Latest hobby/project: gardening, golf, basketball and woodworking. Words of Wisdom: We live and work in a fast pace society. Successful lawyering requires both writing and speaking succinctly. Less is more. |
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