Litigation Associate
Alling & Jillson, Ltd.
Represent individual and business clients in business, commercial, real estate, personal injury and both residential and commercial landlord/tenant litigation for a private firm consistently listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.• Defended a business owner in a bench trial, as first chair, resulting in the court rescinding a promissory note due to intentional misrepresentation; filed a successful partition action following a bench trial, as first chair, where the court determined trustee’s actions complied with California’s trustee prudent investment requirements; negotiated favorable settlement against a major cruise line in excess of $500,000; and represented client in AAA arbitration, as first chair, where arbitrator’s award was more favorable to client than best settlement offer.• Quickly earned a reputation for being a strong civil litigator; manage all phases of litigation; and conceive and execute civil litigation strategies, trial preparation and trial to achieve client expectations using passionate legal advocacy skills.• Direct litigation strategies from initial client intake to settlement. Perform factual investigations and case assessment; prepare motions, discovery and briefs; represent clients in depositions and conduct depositions of opposing witnesses and other parties.• Represent clients at mediation and arbitration; conduct direct and cross-examinations; make numerous court appearances including hearings, motions and settlement conferences; negotiate settlement proposals and prepare settlement agreements.