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Todd Andrew Picker
About Todd
Biography
I have been practicing law in Southern California for over 25 years. For over a decade I have been awarded an "AV" preeminent peer review rating, which is the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. I provide creative and economic approaches to succesfully resolve my clients' legal problems. I am an experienced litigator and handle real estate, business/commercial, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, personal injury, product liability, employment, professional errors and omissions cases. My experience includes litigating cases throughout California in both State and Federal court. I have also litigated cases pro hac vice in Arizona, Utah, South Dakota, and Nevada.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Vanderford & Ruiz, LLP,
16520 Bake Pkwy, Suite 240, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Todd Andrew Picker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Todd is one of the most knowledgeable, forthright, and aggressive attorneys with whom I have ever worked and he has a long history of securing significant judgments for his clients in complex litigation matters. Additionally, he is extremely personable and understands the human quotient in the attorney-client relationship, realizing that it is often in the client's best interest to avoid protracted lawsuits. If you find yourself on the cusp of litigation, contact him first. You will be glad you did."
"I have full faith and confidence in Todd's ability to serve the client. He is knowledgeable, diligent and articulate. I highly recommend him for business litigation and real estate matters."
"Todd sets the standard in the insurance litigation field. It is an honor to know him and watch his professionalism in action"
Gary Polston
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - 2016
Partner, Hart King
2000 - 2007
Partner, Picker, Chow & Freisleben, LLP
1995 - 2000
Partner, Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold
1988 - 1994
Associate, Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold
Associations
2000 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential
Verdict for my client as to the plaintiff's claims.
Bennett v. Jengo et al.
Judgment for plaintiff (client)
Confidential
Client's request for reformation and partition was granted following a four day bench trial.
Votteler v. Wang-Case 10-1139
Ruling for client affirmed by BAP.
Orange Coast Church v. British Bus Co.
Default Set Aside-Case Settled
Fourier v. Harley Davidson
Summary judgment granted for defendants
R&B Auto Center v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Defense verdict-bench trial
R&B Auto Center v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Defense verdict-bench trial (2003)
Chasan v. FICA
Bifurcated trial (2006)
Triagon v. Grabher, et al.
Multi-million dollar judgment for client
Confidential
Reversal on Appeal
Education
1987
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific,
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Monthly Meeting
Civil Litigation/ Everything (Well Almost Everything You Need To Know ...
2005
Mold Symposium
Mold Litigation
Publications
2004
For The Defense
All Aboard? The Derailing of Class Certification in California
2000
ICCLR
Insurance Coverage and Y2K Remediation Costs
1996
International Insurance Law Review (Int.ILR)
Insurance Coverage for Continuing Losses
1994
International Insurance Law Review
Advertising Injury Coverage and Patent Infringement
1994
ICCLR
Discovery Coverage and Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance in the United States: America Casualty v. Baker
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Fight a denied renter's insurance claim for theft.
30 Aug 2015
Q&A
Deeded exclusive use parking space being used by neighbors. Board refusing to enforce the association’s Rule and Regulations.
30 Aug 2015
Q&A
What happens during a Mandatory Settlement Conference in the state of California?
15 Oct 2010