I am an attorney with over 30 years experience in trial practice. I live and work in Laguna Beach, but my practice is nation wide. Our clients range from Florida to Washington state. Lawyers frequently call on me to mediate and arbitrate cases, and in each case, I use the most effective methods of dispute resolution that are consistent with the goals of the client.
Practice areas
Representing owners, contractors, design professionals in litigation and in construction transactions.
39 years
Insurance coverage litigation. Representing the insured where insurer fails to extend coverage.
39 years
Represent applicants in land use issues and entitlement cases.
19 years
Represent parties in litigation and transactional matters. Copyright and trademark infringement litigation.
39 years
Represent plaintiffs in bodily and psychological injury cases.
39 years
Easement, adjoining land owner disputes, trespass, nuisance
39 years
Residential and commercial leasing issues.
39 years
Represent plaintiffs and defendants in defamation cases.
29 years
Languages spoken
Italian
Nokes & Quinn, A Professional Corporation
410 Broadway #200
Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1982 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2013 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Outstanding Board Member | Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce | 2012 |
Recognition for Service | State of California Assembly | 2012 |
AV | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AV | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
Chairman's Distinguished Service Award | South Coast YMCA | 2001 |
A-V Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
AV Rated every year since 1996 | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Nokes & Quinn | 2003 - Present |
Partner | McDermott Will & Emery | 1988 - 1993 |
Partner | Cummins & White, LLP | 1982 - 1988 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
South Coast | Member | N/A |
Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
University of Utah | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Mediation | The Lawyer as Mediator and Settlement Conference Judge | N/A |
California Society of Professional Engineers 2004 Conference - University of California at Irviine | Professional Engineers as Expert Witnesses | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Carew v Smith | Judgment awarding easement to my client |
Ross and Brisley v Charles Williams Construction | $300,000 settlement for our client cross complainant |
Marsh & McLennan, Inc. v. Superior Court, 49 Cal.3d 1, 774 P.2d 762, 259 Cal.Rptr. 733 (Cal.,1989) | Our client, Marsh & McLennan, successfully appealed an adverse lower court ruling. |
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company v Stites, et al | Settlelment in excess of $1,000,000. |
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Dawn Ebert, Real estate Attorney on Apr 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nokes is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable about the law, and in particular construction and building issues in Laguna Beach. He has a wealth of contacts in the community. He is always well prepared for anything that may arise in litigation. Anyone would be pleased to have him on their side.
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