Experienced litigation, consulting and referring attorney. Presently Of Counsel to the Frantz Law Group, a prominent nationally known law firm. Over three decades of legal experience gained as an associate then partner in large law firms responsible for handling and trying litigated matters. In-house experience acquired as Corporate Vice President - Legal responsible for managing the Legal Department of an industry leading US subsidiary of an international security service company. Experience… Show more Experienced litigation, consulting and referring attorney. Presently Of Counsel to the Frantz Law Group, a prominent nationally known law firm. Over three decades of legal experience gained as an associate then partner in large law firms responsible for handling and trying litigated matters. In-house experience acquired as Corporate Vice President - Legal responsible for managing the Legal Department of an industry leading US subsidiary of an international security service company. Experience includes, in addition to managing activities of 15 professionals and staff, responsibility for handling General and Products Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Mass Tort, Complex Business, U. S Safety Act, some cross border issues as well as Commercial and Insurance matters. Knowledgeable in Risk Management practices, Insurance, Employment, Environmental, FOCI and Qui Tam matters. Experienced in handling mediations, arbitrations, bench and jury trials. Some appellate experience. AV Preeminent (highest) legal competency and ethics rating from Martindale Hubbell (since November, 1998). Show less

General civil litigation practice throughout California and nationally. Martindale Hubbell AV rated lawyer.

Responsible for successful outcome of legal matters throughout USA arising from claims made against large multi-billion dollar annual revenue security services company employing nearly 100,000. Managed Legal, Contracts and Licensing functions. Supervised in-house lawyers and staff. Assisted Risk Management in assessing and mitigating against risks. Assisted with procuring insurance coverages. Retained and cost-effectively managed outside counsel and litigation, including General Liability,… Show more Responsible for successful outcome of legal matters throughout USA arising from claims made against large multi-billion dollar annual revenue security services company employing nearly 100,000. Managed Legal, Contracts and Licensing functions. Supervised in-house lawyers and staff. Assisted Risk Management in assessing and mitigating against risks. Assisted with procuring insurance coverages. Retained and cost-effectively managed outside counsel and litigation, including General Liability, Employment, Commercial, Privacy, Government Contract, Environmental and Mass Tort (9/11) cases. Provided assistance to legal departments at affiliated companies in Mexico and Canada. Corporate Manager of Year award, 1998. Martindale Hubbell AV rated lawyer. Show less

Litigated complex business, professional liability and insurance related cases throughout California in both state and federal courts. Experienced in handling trials (bench and jury), some appeals. Experienced in mediation and arbitration of disputes.

Handled insurance bad faith related cases in state and federal courts throughout California.