BCC & Brian Panish of Panish Shea & Boyle: Brian has obtained more than 100 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000, including 10 jury verdicts in excess of $10,000,000, and one for $4,907,662,321, the largest personal injury and product liability verdict in history. I waited all year to attend Brian's seminars at the convention which were all outstanding. He's got a HUGE stage presence and you can see a jury responding to him.
BCC with Michael Alder of the Alder Law Firm. Mike won dozens of jury trials and has negotiated scores of top dollar settlements on behalf of his clients over his 15 year career. In a 12 month span from 2008 and 2009, Mr. Alder received 5 verdicts and settled 9 cases for amounts in excess of $1 million. Mike's presentation on closing arguments stole the show at the convention. Mike is without doubt THE most charming and warm trial attorney I have ever met. He is a unique blend of competence and real humility. When you read about his huge jury verdicts, it takes your breath away to realize how young he is to have accomplished so much.
BCC & Garo Mardirossian of the Mardirossian Firm. Garo has won more than two dozen multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Garo makes you feel like you're his brother. He bristles with excitement about his trial practice and skills. He's got that fighter gene about him that I really admire.
BCC & Bruce Broillet of Greene, Broillet & Wheeler: Bruce won a $3.3 billion settlement against Big Tobacco on behalf of the County of Los Angeles, a $45.6 million verdict in a legal malpractice case, which is the largest of its kind in California's history, one of California's largest pre-trial settlements for an injury victim in the amount of $32.5 million, and $10.35 million in a business fraud case against a major financial corporation. He was also involved in the Ford/Firestone tire tread litigation. Bruce is a spell-binding speaker who knows how to use the "pause" for maximum effect. I was SO impressed by his presentation. He's articulate and very interesting to listen to.
BCC and Geoffrey Wells of Greene, Broillet & Wheeler: Geoff won more than 100 multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex legal actions. Geoff is a brother. I've called him for procedural advice in the past and he was 'on the money' with it. Geoff is one of the most charming trial attorneys you'll ever meet with an engaging speaking ability. A great combination of flair, brilliance and a great sense of humor.
BCC & Browne Greene of Greene, Broillet & Wheeler: Browne has tried and won more million-dollar jury verdicts in the history of California. Browne floored me with his presentation. I've told over his ideas about trial work (ie., plagiarized them) and implemented them, and he deserves a huge thank you from me. He's an inspiration to any trial attorney.
BCC & Jack Denove of Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett: Jack has tried more than 100 civil cases before a jury. Jack has that aggressive tenacious fire in him, contained within a professional and courteous demeanor. Watching him do voir dire was great.
BCC & David Ring of Taylor & Ring: David David Ring is recognized as one of Southern California's top lawyers in plaintiffs' personal injury litigation. He has obtained many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously-injured individuals or families who lost a loved one in a tragic accident. David is one of those special attorneys you meet once in a lifetime. He personifies hard work, success, elegance, and charm. Listen to him and you won't hesitate to refer cases to him and associate him in a case. He's dynamic.
BCC with Bruce Brusavitch of Agnew Brusavitch. Bruce was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association (LATLA) in 1992 because of his outstanding work representing injured clients. I indirectly owe Bruce a huge debt of gratitude. I attended his webinar on Minor's Compromises and followed his instructions to the "T" and got it granted. His presentation on brain injury blew my mind. I think he's a genius.
BCC & Steve Glickman of Glickman and Glickman. Steve was r ecognized in 2006 by the state’s leading legal newspaper as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California and has also been repeatedly recognized as a Los Angeles “Super Lawyer.”
BCC, Roy Huntsman & Arash Homampour (center) of the Homampour Law Firm: During the last six years, Arash obtained over $150 million in settlements, verdicts, judgments and awards for his clients. I plan on attending Arash's trials in the future. He's worth watching.
BCC & his CAALA mentor John Girardi of Girardi & Keese. You'll never meet a finer gentleman.
BCC & Randall McMurray of the Cochran Firm. Randy is the managing partner of the Cochran Firm. Randy's got grace and calm under pressure. His wife is so special.
BCC & Joseph Barrett of the Cochran Firm. Joe is considered by his peers to be one of the finest lawyers in Southern California. When this guy talks about his trial skills, you want to retain him immediately.
BCC & Robert Arns, author of the Evidence Wheel and the Trial Wheel.
BCC & Rick Kraemer of Executive Presentations.
