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Rod Cappy

Sherman Oaks

Summary

Accomplished partner with deep expertise in litigation strategy, deposition management, and tort law. Proven track record in handling complex cases, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw case handling for silica, toxic tort, product liability, and personal injury matters.
  • Managed strategy development for Silica Team representing lead client manufacturer.
  • Conducted hundreds of depositions involving plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts.
  • Executed extensive law and motion practice alongside trial preparation efforts.

Of Counsel

Selman Breitman
Los Angeles
05.2010 - 01.2022
  • Managed all aspects of case handling for asbestos, trucking, product liability, and personal injury cases.
  • Led hundreds of depositions while coordinating defense strategies.
  • Participated actively in arbitration proceedings and trials to support case outcomes.

Equity Partner

Grace, Cosgrove & Schirm
Los Angeles
09.1988 - 04.2010
  • Served as Regional Counsel for Chrysler Corporation in California, Nevada, and Hawaii, specializing in product liability automotive cases.
  • Managed catastrophic trucking litigation for multiple large trucking companies.
  • Directed all phases of cases, including depositions, law and motion practice, trial preparation, and strategy development.
  • Conducted multiple trials to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.

Education

J.D. -

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05-1988

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And History

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-1985

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Deposition management
  • Tort law expertise
  • Case analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Litigation strategy
  • Detail orientation
  • Complex case handling
  • Trial preparation

Certification

Licensed in All Courts in California and Nevada

Timeline

Partner

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
01.2022 - Current

Of Counsel

Selman Breitman
05.2010 - 01.2022

Equity Partner

Grace, Cosgrove & Schirm
09.1988 - 04.2010

J.D. -

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And History

Florida State University
Rod Cappy