Western
St. Univ.,
College of Law, Juris Doctor Degree, 1994
University
of California, Davis,
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1990
Practice
Areas:
Civil Litigation
Automobile
& Dealership Law
Banking
Law / Commercial Litigation
Business
Representation & Complex Litigation
Collections (Accounts Receivable, Judgements, Real Estate Loans)
Construction Litigation (Mechanic Liens, Stop Notice, Defects)
Corporate Law and Consulting
Insurance
Defense (Panel Counsel)
Insurance Coverage
Broker Liability
Employment Practices Defense
Real Estate
Admitted
To
Practice In:
California
Supreme Court
All
California Courts of Appeal
All
Federal, State and Bankruptcy Courts in California
Professional Profile:
17 year experienced trial attorney specializing in local, regional and national civil litigation on behalf of banks, businesses, contractors, corporations, finance companies and individuals both directly and through their insurance companies construction defect, employment liability, real estate finance and business litigation.
I dedicate myself to each individual case and achieving my client’s desired goal while keeping litigations costs low. As an experienced trial attorney and litigation resolution expert, I understand the clients goal and litigation expense are equal considerations to the client. I believe in a resolution focused approach from the initial consultation to conclusion. I will work extremely hard to win on behalf of my client.
Jury trial experience in complex litigation involving automobile, business, construction, finance, real estate and bodily injury
Successful results in over 700 mediations and arbitrations
General Litigation Counsel for National Real Estate Finance Companies
General Litigation Counsel for Regional Residential and Commercial Construction Contractors
Experience Mold litigation for both plaintiff and defense
Counsel to Stucco Manufacturers Association since 2003, Plastering Contractors Association since 2003, and advisor to the California Plaster Council (2008)
Member of the American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Association of Southern California Defense Attorneys, Indoor Air Quality Council, Celtic Bar Association of Orange County and Athlete’s Touch
