California Civil Litigation Lawyers

Civil Litigation

101 Larkspur Landing Circle, 227, Larkspur, CA 94939

Matthew D. Brekhus believes that a quick resolution is the key to optimal success in litigation and he places a priority on the vigorous conduct and resolution of his cases. Mr. Brekhus has been rated in the top 5% of attorneys through the Martindale-Hubble peer rating system. His background and dedication uniquely qualify him to work with clients.

Civil Litigation

2100 Geng Road, Suite 210, Palo Alto,, CA 94303

Civil Litigation

801 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

Michael A. Di Lando is a founding member and managing partner of Robinson Di Lando. Mr. Di Lando has handled and tried in excess of forty cases to verdict in many areas of civil litigation, including professional errors & omissions, premises liability, automobile accident claims, construction defects, and products liability. Mr. Di Lando has been rated by members of the state bar and judiciary as having the highest levels of skill and integrity receiving an AV rating. Mr. Di Lando is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). For twenty-eight years, Mr. Di Lando has specialized in handling premises liability, automobile personal injuries, investigation and defense of suspected fraudulent claims, trucking, safety, employment, workers' compensation, security services, security guard litigation, loss prevention, and ADA compliance claims for supermarkets and restaurants. Prior to founding Robinson Di Lando, Mr. Di Lando was a claims supervisor with a major insurance carrier responsible for supervising attorney malpractice claims.

Civil Litigation

502 W Grangeville Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230, USA

Michael’s roots run deep in the valley and in agriculture; his childhood was spent helping his parents run the family dairy, before leaving to attend California State University at Fresno to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and then on to San Joaquin College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate and was a member of Alpha Gamma Epsilon Law Fraternity. Throughout college and law school Michael A. Dias managed a sizable dairy and farming business, and today in addition to practicing law he successfully runs his own farming and agricultural spraying businesses. His first hand experience as a farmer, dairyman and businessman have given Mr. Dias valuable insight into the legal needs of the Valley’s agricultural and business community.

Civil Litigation

555 Mission Street, Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94105

Mike is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer, having successfully tried cases to verdict throughout the country. He has served as national, regional and state counsel in complex litigation matters, including federal and state class actions, multidistrict litigation and coordinated proceedings in state courts. Mike also has significant experience in the defense of environmental, pharmaceutical, medical device and biologic manufacturers in complex liability litigation involving regulatory and liability issues. Mike is highly sought-after for his experience and acumen in complex product liability, toxic tort and environmental cases. Mike has represented the oil and gas industry in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit against public nuisance claims alleging that the industry contributed to global warming. Mike helped develop unique and creative removal strategies, asserting that plaintiffs were alleging a violation of federal common law and thus, the case was subject to federal jurisdiction. Mike handles a broad spectrum of civil cases, including Proposition 65 (officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986), antitrust, contract disputes, premises liability, product liability and environmental matters. He also has represented clients in numerous fire claims, including fire prevention, investigation and defense of liability actions. In addition to his trial work, Mike counsels clients regarding document management, product labeling (including the drafting of package inserts) and other litigation-preemptive strategies. Before joining Shook, Mike was a partner and chair of Sedgwick LLP in San Francisco.