landmark cases

California Judges Association

Requested by Caifornia Judges' Association to write the Judges' Media Handbook on camera and media access to courtrooms.

AAA Large Complex Case Panel

One of a handful of Southern California trial lawyers to serve as an Arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association's Large Complex Case Panel.

Environmental Protection

Served as President of Heal the Bay, the environmental organization that was lead plaintiff in litigation that led to the multi-billion-dollar sewage treatment facility at Hyperion... and lead plaintiff in successful litigation against the EPA to enforce Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements

Record Verdict

Obtained wrongful death judgment that was many times larger, according to defense counsel's survey, than any previous California judgment for non-economic loss. Upon collection, was court-appointed guardian of the estates of four minor children, a capacity which continues to date.

Wall Street Journal

Successful representation of Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal in successful litigation against all major oil companies to obtain access to sealed price fixing evidence, resulting in a Journal cover and a leading court opinion on media and public access to evidence.

Radio and Television News Association

Led successful intervention in numerous matters to establish the current routine of camera coverage in the courtroom.

Child Actors

Representation of numerous child actors, including trial and successful completion of claims by Gary Coleman.