Experience

Obtained reversal of a $14.6 million jury verdict against Pentel of America, Ltd. While represented by other counsel, Pentel lost a jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court in which the plaintiff, an advertising agency, alleged breach of contract and fraud and was awarded over $32 million. After being retained in the case, we eliminated $18 million in fraud damages against Pentel of America and its parent corporation though post-trial motions, and in the Court of Appeal, won reversal of the remainder of the judgment, reversal of a $1.5 million attorney fee award, and a new trial. No. B241929 (Cal. Ct. App. May 27, 2014).