More than 25 years in the trial courts and certification as an Appellate Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization inform every matter I handle.

 

Understanding how cases unfold in the trial court — and how they are scrutinized on appeal — shapes how I identify the issues, frame the arguments, and present them through disciplined, persuasive appellate briefing. That same perspective enables me to support trial counsel in positioning issues for appellate review and preserving the record.

 

It also guides how I advise clients before litigation. Through careful analysis and prudent strategies, many disputes can be resolved before reaching the courtroom. When litigation becomes inevitable, I proceed with disciplined preparation and resolute advocacy.