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Santa Monica, California, United States

Los Angeles

 Primary handling attorney for complex litigation matters including, motor vehicle personal injury and wrongful death, employment, inverse condemnation and eminent domain cases. Obtained two defense verdicts in personal injury trials as first chair, two positive jury verdicts in eminent domain matters and a defense judgment in personal injury bench trial. Serving as Team Leader, who supervises a team of attorneys on all aspects of case management. Supervising outside counsel representing Caltrans regarding litigation not directly handled in house. Performing all litigation tasks, including taking depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses and expert witnesses, defending depositions of Caltrans employees and expert witnesses, preparing motions, conducting discovery, preparing detailed case evaluations, and negotiating settlements at mediation. Serving as a member of the Statewide Tort Committee, which evaluates client policies and practices in light of tort law trends. Previously served on committees regarding internal claims investigations and remedial measures. Conducted numerous training presentations, including government tort law for new attorneys, conducting and defending depositions, employee document retention practices, and evidentiary issues at trial.

Represented multinational corporations, such as Nissan and Yamaha, in products liability litigation with a specialization in the automotive and off-road vehicle industries. Also handled automotive consumer warranty litigation for Mazda and Aston Martin.Obtained defense judgment in Gray v; Case No. SACV 08-00279-JVS.Managed the day-to-day litigation, including taking depositions of plaintiffs and fact witnesses, defending depositions of corporate representatives and expert witnesses, preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing detailed case evaluations and budgets and communicating with clients.Prepared and successfully argued dozens of motions including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, motions to compel, motions to quash, and motions in limine.Successfully represented clients at mediations and settlement conferences.

Practiced business litigation with an emphasis in equipment leasing, commercial financing, and business bankruptcy.Drafted various motions, pleadings and discovery for federal and state cases.

Entrusted with extensive early responsibility for all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, involving products liability, land use, real estate, and business litigation. Prepared and successfully argued motions for summary judgment, demurrers, motions to compel, motions to quash, and motions in limine. Conducted all forms of discovery, including taking and defending numerous depositions, preparing all types of discovery requests and responses, and interviewing clients. Engaged in client development efforts, such as producing and hosting radio shows for the firm's radio program. Conducted the firm's monthly MCLE program, which included developing a year end presentation of major Supreme Court decisions.

Represented business debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and individual debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies in federal court and at creditor hearings before the U.S. Trustee.Assisted with all aspects of case management, such as conducting client interviews, corresponding with opposing parties, conducting legal research, and drafting multiple motions and memoranda.

Central District, Los Angeles, Ca

Performed extensive legal research regarding fraud committed against the government under the Medicare Act. Conducted research and drafted memoranda analyzing potential legal theories for major civil fraud case.

Diamond Bar, Ca

Represented agency in two administrative hearings regarding regulatory compliance issues, including presentation of opening statement, closing statement, and conducting direct and cross-examination of witnesses. Negotiated agreement with major oil company regarding structured compliance with carbon dioxide regulations. Drafted a variety of discovery for the largest civil case in AQMD history.

J.D., Law

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Debate, Mock Trial, Football