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