Versatile trial attorney offering a solid track record of litigation success and experience in various facets of the law. Motivated and articulate professional who thrives in courtroom settings, excels at client rapport, discovery and deposition. Exceptional skill in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing pleadings, motions, responses to summary judgments, opinions, briefs and other legal documents. Recognized as leading defense attorney in Southern California, particularly skilled at “connecting” with and building rapport with jurors, resulting in positive verdicts in vast majority of nearly 20 jury trials, and hundreds of misdemeanor cases. Reputation as a “no nonsense” attorney and aggressive litigator among the prosecution core. Meticulously organized and detail focused; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Since 2006
2003 - 2005
J.D. (2005)
1993 - 1998
B.S. (1998) | Industrial and Systems Engineering
Martindale-Hubbell
The National Top Trial Attorneys
U.S. News & World Report
Expertise
Super Lawyers
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
