Experience

Hugo Parker LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Partner managing a wide array of high-paced and complex product liability, personal injury, governmental tort defense, environmental and toxic tort cases. Trial counsel in civil jury trials in California, Hawai`i and Washington, including arguing motions in limine, conducting voir dire, opening arguments and examination of witnesses. Argue before California Courts of Appeal. Research and draft numerous appellate writs and briefs to California and Hawai`i Courts of Appeal and Supreme Courts. Act as national counsel and local counsel for corporate clients in various industries, including client development, preparing and defending corporate witnesses, and high volume of strategic analysis and reporting. Frequent participation in mediations, arbitrations and court-mandated settlement conferences to effectuate favorable outcomes for clients. Manage all aspects of civil litigation practice in both state and federal courts, including supervising a team of associates and paralegals. Direct and conduct fact and expert discovery at all stages of litigation, including plaintiff, and expert witness depositions, complex written discovery, and document production. Manage law firm's law and motion department, including researching, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment and various discovery motions, including motions to compel and for protective orders, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients. Extensive client contact to develop and execute successful litigation strategy.



Positive Resource Center

• Staff Attorney

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

  Direct legal representation of HIV-Positive and mentally impaired clients for Social Security related disability claims at all levels, including hearings before federal Administrative Law Judges involving cross-examination of medical and vocational experts. Researched and drafted appellate briefs of unfavorable hearing decisions to federal Appeals Court. Provided legal counsel regarding health insurance benefits, including enrolling eligible clients in the State of California’s private health insurance premium payment program (CARE/HIPP) in order to preserve their insured status. Manage120-client caseload.



Wilson Elser

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2007