Paul James Hedlund
About Paul
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withGallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Experience
Honors
2018
Southern California Super Lawyers 2010 – 2018, Super Lawyers
2013
Client Distinction Award, Lexis-Nexis® | Martindale-Hubbell®
2008
Listed, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2002
Safety Award, National Air Disaster Foundation
1978
Certified, Patent Law, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
N/A
Who's Who in the World, Marquis Who's Who
N/A
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who
N/A
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who
N/A
Who's Who in the West, Marquis Who's Who
N/A
Recommended High Flyer, Aviation Counsel Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - 2010
, Member at Plaintiffs' Steering Committee Chatsworth Metrolink Collision Cases
2001 - 2004
Member, Plaintiffs' Executive Committee, September 11, 2001 Tort Litigation
2000 - 2003
Member, Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, MDL-00-1343-CAL, Alaska Airlines Crash
1989 - 1992
Member, Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, MDL 817, United Airlines Crash, Sioux City, Iowa
1989 - 1992
Trial Counsel Member, United Airlines Crash, Sioux City, Iowa
1968 - 1970
Staff Engineer, Southern California Edison
Associations
2009 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
1997 - Present
Admission to U.S. Supreme Court
1994 - Present
Admission to District of Columbia
1994 - Present
Admission to U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
1994 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
1991 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
1978 - Present
Admission to U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
1977 - Present
Admission to U.S. District Court, Central District of California
1973 - Present
Admission to California
Member
Aviation Law Section
Leader's Forum
Railroad Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
BS - Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
Speaking Engagements
2006
Plaintiff's Marketing Strategies In The New Millennium
2002
Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in California
2001
Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in California
2000
"Safety in the Skies - Personnel and Parties in NTSB Aviation Accident Investigations
1998
Lewis v. Sacramento County Re: High Speed Police Pursuits
1996
Mapping the Maze of Considerations in Disaster Litigation
Publications
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2009
2006
2002
Languages
English