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Born in Los Angeles, California, May 24, 1954. Married to Joan Benjamin Brown (of counsel). Three Children: Jeffrey, Aaron and Amanda.
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: |
University of California at Berkeley. Class of 1976.
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LEGAL EDUCATION: |
University of California at Davis, School of Law. Class of 1979.
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PRIOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE: |
Mendes & Mount (New York, London, Beverly Hills) 1980-1983. Aviation defense and insurance coverage litigation for Lloyds of London. Defended McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed, Piper, Rockwell, Alaska Airlines, and others.
Lillick, McHose & Charles (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) 1983-1986. Automotive, aviation and other products liability defense and insurance coverage litigation. Defended Ford Motor Company, American Motors/Jeep, and others.
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CURRENT PRACTICE: |
Since 1986, devoted exclusively to the representation of plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Emphasis on catastrophic injury cases, including burns and brain damage. Achieved several multi-million dollar recoveries through settlement and at trial.
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BAR MEMBERSHIPS: |
State Bar of California.
US District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California.
Consumer Attorneys of California.
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.
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