During my years of practice, I have represented clients on both sides of a claim. Having prosecuted and defended cases involving many different and unique factual circumstances, I know what to expect from the other side. In addition, I know how to evaluate a claim's strengths and weaknesses in order to properly advise the client at all stages of the litigation.

The following are but a few representative cases that I have handled to a favorable conclusion:

Kasanjian v. Globe Tire Company, Inc., et al.
LASC Case No. SEC 34276
May 1984

Successful defense of after market aluminum wheel manufacturer against allegation of "successor corporate liability" following six-week trial.

Vargas, etc. v. Retail Clerks Union Local 1428, et al.
LASC Case No. EAC 23302
May 1987

Successfully represented independent owners of grocery market (Chino Farms Market) against Retail Clerks Union that conducted a violent strike action that lasted 13 months. Following eight weeks of trial, the jury returned a unanimous verdict and awarded compensatory and punitive damages in equal amounts against the defendant union in the total sum of $5,205,530. Author of respondents' brief and jury verdict upheld on appeal.

Panusith, etc. v. Mitsubishi Motor Corporation,
Oliver & Winston, Inc., et al.
SDSC Case No. 655160
December 1993

Successfully represented surviving spouse in a wrongful death action involving a single vehicle rollover accident wherein client's husband was ejected and killed. Also represented one additional occupant of the vehicle who survived and sustained serious personal injuries. Obtained total settlement in excess of $500,00 despite problematic causation issues such as a driver responsibility, vehicle repair history, non-use of seatbelt(s), etc.

Carter v. Ma, et al.
SDSC Case No. 680068
November 1995

Successful jury result following trial of an automobile collision action wherein client's original settlement demand was within defendant's policy limits. Case resulted in a jury verdict of $117,588 which exceeded the defendant's policy, and the entire amount was paid by defendant's insurance company.

Valdez, etc. v. United Ready Mix Cement, Inc.
OCSC Case No. 780822
December 1998

Successfully represented Valdez in claim for injuries caused by the negligent operation of a cement mixer while on a job site. Case settled one week before trial was to commence and in the sum of $150,000. Quality of trial preparation was convincing factor for insurance company to pay settlement despite its defense contentions.

Altabet, etc. v. Reed, et al.
SBSC Case No. RCV 44156
November 2000

Successfully represented client in trial of a fraud and breach of contract action that resulted in a verdict in the sum of $222,000. The defendant/debtor was pursued through a bankruptcy filing wherein his petition for discharge was denied. Efforts to collect this judgment are in progress.

French adv. Martin
December 2001

This case settled for policy limits of $100,000 prior to filing a formal complaint in court. This matter involved a bicycle v. pick-up truck collision wherein my client, the bicyclist, was thrown into a windshield causing serious personal injuries, including a later-diagnosed subdural hematoma.