U.S. Supreme Court Grants Review in Sheetz v. El Dorado County

Los Angeles, CA—FisherBroyles, LLP is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of the United States (‘U.S.S.C.’ or ‘the Supreme Court’) has granted review in Sheetz v. El Dorado County, a case led by FisherBroyles Partner, Paul Beard II. Sheetz v. El Dorado County concerns whether land-use permit exactions promulgated by a legislative body – e.g., a city […]
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San Diego toddler falls from luxury resort’s ninth floor. Lawsuit filed

SAN DIEGO, CA—San Diego-based law firm CaseyGerry has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in San Diego Federal Court on behalf of the family of Nico Carter, a young child who died in 2021 after falling from the ninth floor of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s Hyatt Ziva hotel. According to CaseyGerry partner Robert J. Francavilla, the suit […]
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Edith Matthai joins JAMS Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA—JAMS is pleased to announce the addition of Edith Matthai to its panel. Ms. Matthai joins JAMS with over 45 years of experience representing clients in complex and high-profile matters. Over the course of her career, she has represented clients in countless mediations and settled well over 1,000 cases. Ms. Matthai has represented […]
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William D. Shapiro is elected National Vice-President of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Prominent Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro has achieved a significant milestone in his renowned legal career by being elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an exclusive organization that comprises the nation’s most distinguished trial lawyers and judges, with a mission to uphold and […]
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Womble Adds Product Liability Team to California

LOS ANGELES, CA—Womble Bond Dickinson has expanded its products liability bench on the West Coast with the addition of a team of trial attorneys in California. The group, comprised of partners Claire Weglarz, Macy Chan, and Thomas Remillard in Los Angeles, partner Mirna Scheffy in San Francisco, and associates Julia Wood and Sybil Leung in […]
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Immersion Legal establishes a Jury Consulting practice headed by Dr. Christina Marinakis

LOS ANGELES, CA—Immersion Legal is pleased to announce its expansion with the development of Immersion Legal Jury, led by CEO Christina Marinakis, J.D., Psy. D. Immersion helps trial lawyers and litigants simplify complex concepts and provide clarity for the optimal jury. Under Marinakis’ leadership, the jury consulting team provides jury research and theme development, witness […]
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Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Mary H. Strobel (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

LOS ANGELES, CA—Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Hon. Mary H. Strobel (Ret.) is joining the firm’s prestigious panel of neutrals. With over forty years of legal experience, Judge Strobel will specialize in business, CEQA, complex litigation, Constitutional challenges, contract disputes and interpretation, employment, land use, public agency, and real […]
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Frost Brown Todd Adds Madison Spach to Orange County Office

ORANGE COUNTY, CA—Partner Madison Spach has joined Frost Brown Todd AlvaradoSmith’s (FBT) Orange County office. He is the first new Partner to join FBT’s California offices since it merged with AlvaradoSmith in January. Spach brings more than 30 years of litigation experience in a variety of industries including real estate and construction. He also advises […]
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Partner Jeff Parker Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

LOS ANGELES, CA—The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Jeff Parker, a partner at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in Los Angeles, California, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Mr. Parker is a trial attorney […]
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California Lawyers Association’s Presidents Gala Honors Attorneys and Organizations

SAN DIEGO, CA—The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the attorney influencers who will be honored during the closing ceremony of the Annual Meeting at the President’s Gala on September 23, 2023. The honorees that will be recognized this year include: • Chris Passarelli, Chair of the Business Law Section will receive the […]
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Judge Mark A. Juhas, Recipient of the 2023 Aranda Award

SAN DIEGO, CA—The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to celebrate Judge Mark A. Juhas, Superior Court of Los Angeles County, as the recipient of the 2023 Aranda Award. Throughout the course of his career, Judge Juhas has worked to improve services and access to justice in family court, particularly for low- and moderate-income litigants. […]
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Alesha Domenique, IP Brands partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, is helping the firm grow in California

LOS ANGELES, CA—Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Alesha Dominique, an intellectual property lawyer focused on brands, has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Dominique, who joins from Stroock, advises clients in connection with trademark, false advertising and unfair competition, copyright and patent matters before federal district courts, the US […]
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