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My practice focuses on commercial civil litigation, often involving intellectual property, product liability, contract and competition issues. I have a diverse client base and represent corporations and their officers in industries, including technology, automotive and consumer goods.I have secured successes for my clients in individual litigations, business disputes, and government enforcement proceedings. My experience spans the trial court and appellate levels, and includes considerable experience in plaintiff-side commercial litigation.I also maintain an active pro bono practice, including representing:- two deaf plaintiffs in an action against a hospital alleging failure to provide qualified interpreters in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The litigation prompted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and resulted in a global settlement requiring that the hospital provide effective communication to the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as employee training on ADA compliance- a prisoner alleging Section 1983 claims before the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, obtaining partial reversal- tenants of a residential hotel located near Skid Row in Los Angeles in an action against the building’s owner alleging violations of housing and civil rights laws. The settlement, reached days before trial, provided plaintiffs with substantial monetary compensation and comprehensive injunctive reliefIn certain jurisdictions, this may be considered attorney advertising.

Listed skills include Government Administration.