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With the merger of Armstrong & Associates and DeHay & Elliston, I continue to represent clients in the defense of toxic tort matters from initial case intake through strategy development and case disposition. I also represent plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and business litigation matters.

Apply skills learned as a mediator since 2003 and a Judge Pro Tem since 2008 to provide reasonably priced mediation, arbitration, discovery referee and early neutral evaluation services in Northern California.

Represent clients in defense of toxic tort matters from initial case intake through strategy development and case disposition.

Factual and financial evaluation of cases on behalf of plaintiffs in mass tort litigation resulting from defective hip implants.

Represent both plaintiffs and defendants in all phases of personal injury and property damage litigation from case assessment through discovery, motion practice, alternate dispute resolution and disposition.

Attorney specializing in complex commercial and business litigation. Cases include both plaintiff's and defense of personal injury matters, prosecution and defense of commercial disputes and serving as a mediator for the San Francisco County Superior Court's Early Settlement Program.

Represented tobacco manufacturer in defense of smoking and health litigation. Conducted litigation due diligence for corporate acquisitions. Served as national counsel to telemarketing firm in actions alleging violations of state and federal no-call laws brought by individuals and governmental agencies.

Coordinated, supervised and handled all phases of commercial, business and real estate litigation from initial client contact through evaluation, strategy development and resolution. Represented and obtained numerous dismissals for tobacco company in defense of smoking and health actions. Member of and counsel to telemarketing company utilizing VoIP technology to deliver digital messages.

Supervised attorneys representing various clients in business, commercial and real estate litigation matters. Oversaw defense of toxic exposure lawsuits against aerospace defense contractor throughout western United States. Represented tobacco company in successful defense of second hand smoke actions alleging failure to warn and unfair competition/deceptive advertising. Incorporated and advised small business Internet Service Provider.

Represented tobacco company in defense of lawsuits brought by State Attorney General and California counties alleging RICO and anti-trust violations, unfair competition and deceptive advertising. Litigated issues of disease causation, epidemiology and industrial hygiene in defense of personal injury/wrongful death actions alleging exposure to various toxic substances including solvents, metals, exotic materials and herbal products. Negotiated with governmental agencies regarding proper labeling of foods and dietary supplements.

Lead team of attorneys in defense of five oil and chemical companies in California premises/product liability asbestos litigation. Took and defended over 500 plaintiff, defendant, expert and percipient witness depositions. Prepared and argued numerous pleading, discovery and dispositive motions.