Experience

  • Since initiating the defense of the world's largest manufacturer of asbestos containing material in 1978 we have represented a wide variety of companies in multiple jurisdictions throughout California; we presently have a dedicated practice group of 9 partners, 12 associates, 6 paralegals and clerks.
  • We have substantial knowledge of the local rules, procedures, coordinating judges and opposing counsel in each of the California counties that handle the majority of the state's asbestos litigation.
  • We have successfully resolved thousands of cases utilizing methods and strategies that most efficiently and effectively meet each client's particular needs.
  • Our litigators have extensive experience quickly evaluating a client's defenses and potential vulnerabilities in order to provide recommendations as to summary judgment, settlement and trial.
  • We have obtained hundreds of voluntary dismissals and judgments in favor of our clients at the summary judgment stage and our lawyers are well versed in the technical and legal requirements and strategies involved in bringing such motions.
  • Our lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the unique medical and historical state of the art issues involved in asbestos litigation permitting us to undermine a plaintiff's case and effectively identify, select and prepare expert witnesses.
  • When trial is necessary, our team brings valuable experience in developing appropriate defense themes, persuasively telling the client's story and reducing the client's risk by allocating fault to other parties not present at trial.
  • We have also successfully gained relief at the appellate level on a variety of issues including allocating fault to a government entity.
  • Since initiating the defense of the world's largest manufacturer of asbestos containing material in 1978 we have represented a wide variety of companies in multiple jurisdictions throughout California; we presently have a dedicated practice group of 9 partners, 12 associates, 6 paralegals and clerks.
  • We have substantial knowledge of the local rules, procedures, coordinating judges and opposing counsel in each of the California counties that handle the majority of the state's asbestos litigation.
  • We have successfully resolved thousands of cases utilizing methods and strategies that most efficiently and effectively meet each client's particular needs.
  • Our litigators have extensive experience quickly evaluating a client's defenses and potential vulnerabilities in order to provide recommendations as to summary judgment, settlement and trial.
  • We have obtained hundreds of voluntary dismissals and judgments in favor of our clients at the summary judgment stage and our lawyers are well versed in the technical and legal requirements and strategies involved in bringing such motions.
  • Our lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the unique medical and historical state of the art issues involved in asbestos litigation permitting us to undermine a plaintiff's case and effectively identify, select and prepare expert witnesses.
  • When trial is necessary, our team brings valuable experience in developing appropriate defense themes, persuasively telling the client's story and reducing the client's risk by allocating fault to other parties not present at trial.
  • We have also successfully gained relief at the appellate level on a variety of issues including allocating fault to a government entity.

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