San Diego Attorney at Law

A seven-figure settlement of an insurance bad faith case in federal court against one of the world’s largest maritime cargo insurance carriers, on behalf of clients whose custom-built yacht was damaged during trans-Atlantic shipping.

A policy-limits settlement on behalf of homeowners against the lender’s fire insurance policy, mortgage paid off, and clear title transferred to clients after their fire insurance policy was canceled, the mortgage declared in default, and the home destroyed by wildfire.

Obtained title to the family home on behalf of an indigent family, after ownership of the home was lost in a “foreclosure prevention” scheme.

Reimbursement of the purchase price and rescission of a fraudulent residential real estate transaction, following legal action for fraud in the sale of a single family home.

Court-ordered dismissal of a cross-complaint filed by homeowners against a San Clemente homeowners association for unfounded claims of soil subsidence and property damage.

A six-figure judgment following trial – affirmed on appeal, against property owners for substantial violations of community architectural and landscaping restrictions.

Prosecuted civil action against the City of San Diego and the San Diego Redevelopment Agency for defects in design, construction, and landscaping of certain “park” areas near the Gas Lamp section of East Harbor Drive, resulting in the removal of invasive tree species and planting of palm trees in the pedestrian corridor.

Favorable settlements with San Diego County environmental enforcement agencies and substantial reduction of statutory penalties, for corporate client’s violation of state and federal air pollution control laws.