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D. Hiep Truong
also known as D. Hiep Truong
About D. Hiep
Biography
D. Hiep Truong is a Partner at Manning & Kass et al. LLP. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a double major Bachelor of Arts degree in the area of Psychology and Sociology in 1994. Mr. Truong received his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1999. Mr. Truong is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, California Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. He has assisted and counseled California Employers on conformance with employment and labor laws during litigation. Just as importantly, he has helped numerous employers avoid litigation.
At Manning & Kass, he continues to serve the interests of California Employers, both large and small.
Mr. Truong is specifically sought after and retained for complex, high value catastrophic claims, usually valued at more that $6 Million Dollars. Clients retain him for complex, high stakes "all or nothing" type cases. Clients know that Mr. Truong will provide the highest level of diligence and a spirited, zealous legal defense of their high value and concerning claims. It is not unusual for Mr. Truong to be retained two (2) weeks before trial, where another defense attorney has been removed from the case.
While in law school, Mr. Truong authored numerous articles, which have been published in various national law journals. Some of his writings include: "Daubert and Judicial Review: How Does An Administrative Agency Distinguish Valid Science from Junk Science?" (Published in the University of Akron Law Review); "Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam: Economic Reform, Protection Against Expropriation, and International Arbitration." (Published in the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy; Volume 8:1); and the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996: A Cost-Effective Measure for U.S. Citizens Or A Punishment for Immigrants Seeking the American Dream? (Published in the DePaul Digest of International Law; Vol. 3; Spring 1997)." All of these articles can be found on-line at Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
During Mr. Truong's first year of law school, he clerked as an extern in the chambers of the Hon. A. Andrew Hauk, a Federal District Judge in the Central District of California. Mr. Truong was responsible for researching and writing the dispositive motions for the Monday Mr. Truong's second and third year at law school, he worked for the Office of the United States Attorney's Office both in the Eastern and Northern District of California. At the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District, he worked on the appeal of a complex insurance fraud pyramid scheme. At the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District, he worked on the federal prosecution of a criminal copyright/trade secrets case involving a Fortune 500 Silicon Valley company. After law school, Mr. Truong was a Certified Law Clerk in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, where he conducted preliminary hearings before the Court.
Mr. Truong has also engaged in pro bono work. He is a panel member of attorneys at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and has provided consultation on various areas of intellectual property law. He is also a volunteer Moot Court judge at Stanford Law School (2002 to 2009) and University of San Francisco School of Law (2007 to 2009).
He currently volunteers as a Moot Court Judge at University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law and volunteered as a moot court judge for Santa Clara University School of Law in 2009. In 2012, he volunteered for the ABA Moot Court Finals in San Francisco.
He has also volunteered as a Scholarship Committee Member for the Incentives and Awards Program (IAP) at the University of California at Berkeley. IAP's mission statement is as follows: "The Incentive Awards Program (IAP) provides a $32,000 scholarship award, and student support services to low-income students who have demonstrated leadership potential, high academics, and a commitment to serve others. IAP reaches out to first-generation college students who have overcome great socioeconomic disadvantages through its partnerships with 49 Northern California high schools, and 22 Los Angeles high schools through its Pre-Collegiate Academy."
He has also volunteered as an Alumni of the Regents' & Chancellor's Scholars Association (RCSA) at UC Berkeley, where he has provided guidance to current UCB RCSA students regarding a career in law. At SCU, he was a recipient of the B.T Collins Public Interest Scholarship, California Bar Foundation Scholarship, and the American Jurisprudence/Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Administrative Law.
At Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP, Mr. Truong has successfully arbitrated and mediated several cases. His achievements garnered him recognition as a California “Rising Star” by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 - a distinction limited to only 2.5 percent of attorneys in California. When not in the office, Mr. Truong enjoys running, motorcycle riding (Honda RC-51), playing tennis, photography, and writing. As a Cal Bear Backer, he has season football tickets in the QQ section at Memorial Stadium. He can also be found on the ground after falling off his mountain bike on a quiet, secluded hillside.
From Super Lawyers Website:
ATTORNEY PROFILE
D. Hiep Truong is an attorney who represents clients in the San Francisco, California area. Hiep Truong is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2009 - 2012. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
Hiep Truong chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended Santa Clara University School of Law and graduated in 1999. Hiep Truong passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2000.
He represents clients with General Litigation issues in California. He also represents clients with Workers' Compensation: Employer / Insurance and Employment & Labor: Employer issues.
Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, Hiep Truong has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
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SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE:
Manning | Kass, 101 Montgomery Street, Ste. 2550, San Francisco, CA, 94104
MAIN OFFICE:
Manning | Kass, 801 South Figueroa Street, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
SAN DIEGO OFFICE:
Manning | Kass, 550 West "C" Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Manning | Kass, 695 Town Center Drive, Suite 400, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Lowered exposure
Hiep took over as the handling attorney for a file I was overseeing. Prior to him taking over, the exposure was into the life pension. Through discovery, medical legals, and depositions he was able to get exposure down in the $100k-200k range.
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Proactive Defense Attorney
D. Hiep Truong is a very proactive and informed defense attorney. He takes necessary time and steps to ensure he knows and understands the in-depthness and key elements of each of his file matters. He is able to strategize legal defenses to ensure our insurer's interests are properly protected. H...
Posted by Harrison C. | May 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent Service
D. Hiep Truong was very attentive and through throughout the investigation of our case. Made sure everyone was on the same page and provided valuable insight into the case. Would recommend him for any Worker's Compensation claims you may have.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Works hard for good outcomes
He was able to obtain a victory in the workers' compensation case that is very hard to come by, a determination that an injured worker is a vexatious litigant. I was very happy with the outcome
Posted by Debbi | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent defense attorney !
D. Hiep Truong has been extremely helpful, responsive and efficient in the handling of the file that he was assigned to, with an excellent result. I would highly recommend him for any files that require an experienced and aggressive attorney. I look forward to working with him again.
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Experience
Honors
2026
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2026
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10%, American Registry
2026
Top Rated Lawyer 2026, American Registry
2025
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2025
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10%, American Registry
2025
Top Rated Lawyer 2025, American Registry
2024
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2024
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10%, American Registry
2024
Top Rated Lawyer 2024, American Registry
2023
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2023
Top Rated Lawyer 2023, American Registry
2023
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10%, American Registry
2022
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10%, American Registry
2022
Top Rated Lawyer 2022, American Registry
2021
Top Rated Lawyer 2021, American Registry
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5%, American Registry
2021
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5%, American Registry
2020
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 10%, American Registry
2020
Top Rated Lawyer 2020, American Registry
2020
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 10%, American Registry
2019
Top Rated Lawyer 2019, American Registry
2019
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
Top Rated Lawyer 2018, American Registry
2018
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2017
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (< 5%), Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2017
Top Rated Lawyer 2017, American Registry
2017
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2016
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2016
Top Rated Lawyer 2016, American Registry
2015
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2015
Top Rated Lawyer 2015, American Registry
2014
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2013
Harmonie Honors, Harmonie
2013
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2012
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), Northern California Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys - Northern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry
2012
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2012
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), California Super Lawyers
2011
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2011
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), California Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), Northern California Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorneys - Northern California's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry
2010
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2010
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), California Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorneys - Area's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry
2010
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), Northern California Super Lawyers
2009
The State's Outstanding Young Lawyers, San Francisco Magazine
2009
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), Northern California Super Lawyers
2009
AVVO Highest Rating Superb Attorney - "10", AVVO.com
2009
Rising Star (< 2.5% in CA), California Super Lawyers
2006
Certificate of Outstanding Performance, Manning & Marder et al. LLP
2004
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2004
Certificate of Outstanding Performance, Manning & Marder et al. LLP
2003
Certificate of Outstanding Performance, Manning & Marder et al. LLP
2003
Certificate of Outstanding Performance, Manning & Marder et al. LLP
1999
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Administrative Law, American Jurisprudence
1999
Honor Roll - California Bar Foundation Scholarship, California Bar Foundation
1998
Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern District
1998
B.T. Collins Public Interest Scholarship, B.T. Collins/Santa Clara University School of Law
1997
Who's Who Among Law Students, Who's Who Legal
1997
Rosenthal Scholarship Award, California Bar
1991
Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship; Academic Scholarship, University of California at Berkeley - Full Tuition Scholarship
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Manning | Kass
1999 - 2000
Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk Intern, Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk Intern, Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern District
1997 - 1997
Law Clerk Extern, Hon. Judge A. Andrew Hauk (dec'd) - Senior Judge and Chief Judge Emeritus, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Los Angeles
Associations
2015 - Present
California Alumni Association - UC BerkeleyCalifornia ("CAL") Golden Bear Life Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationABA Moot Court Competition Judge
2012 - Present
PARMA - Public Agency Risk Managers AssociationAssociate Member
2012 - Present
University of California at Berkeley: Incentive Awards ProgramSelection Interview Judge Volunteer
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2010 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaTrial Lawyer Honorary Society
2010 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2003 - Present
Electronic Frontier FoundationPanel Member
2000 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
UC Berkeley Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship Alumni AssociationLifetime Member
1994 - Present
California Alumni Association at UC BerkeleyLifetime Member
1999 - 1999
California Bar FoundationScholarship Recipient
1992 - 1994
BUSA - Berkeley Undergraduate Sociology AssociationFormer Executive Committee Member
1992 - 1994
University of California at BerkeleyAlpha Kappa Delta - International Sociology Honor Society
Sample of Legal Cases
M.D.R. v. IKEA Holdings U.S.
Excess of $5M case settled for less than $1.3M. Client ecstatic and overjoyed, conceding that it was a very high exposure/catastrophic claim.
J.A.A.N. v. Golds Gym
WCAB Agreed with Defendants in Total, and granted Defendants' "Petition to Declare Applicant, J.A.A.N., a vexatious litigant per 8 CCR Section 10421 and sanctions of L.C. 5813." Client satisfied.
L. L. v. Marquez Brothers International
Case in Chief settled for nominal sum AOE/COE disputed. Lien of $127,954.00 from Anthem Blue Cross settled for $2,900.00. Lien of EDD of $42,000.00 settled for $2,300.00. Client Extremely Happy.
V.M. v. Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Lien of $279,651.00 from Kaiser Permanente settled for $1,000. Client Extremely Happy.
E. E. v. National Express LLC
Defense Verdict: Take Nothing. Client extremely happy at outcome.
In Re: Oracle Arena AEG
Cal OSHA Matter Resolved in Favor of Employer. Client Extremely Happy.
L.A.L. v. Ark Venture Partners LLC
Lien of $55,147.67 settled for $1,000. Client Extremely Happy.
E.W. v. 7-Eleven, Inc.
Co-defendant dismissed client. Simple communication with opposing counsel alerted opposing counsel to erroneous joinder. Client Satisfied.
In Re: ALM Goleta LLC
California DLSE Labor Commissioner cited client for $203,247.13 for purported violation of Labor Code Sections 3700, 3710.1, and 3722. On day of Appeal/Trial Hearing, Labor Commissioner dismissed citation on the record without trial testimony.
In Re: Alameda County Environmental Health
A County Health Inspector was intimidating restaurant client with multiple unreasonable regulatory requests. A simple cease and desist communication to the County Inspector solved all problems. Client Happy.
E.K. v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Allegations of $1 M plus liability; L.C. 132a; 100% PTD, based on stroke. After extended discovery and aggressive cross-examination, case settled for nominal sum of $19,000. Client ecstatic.
P.H. v. Los Angeles County Office of Probation
After Three (3) Trials, Trial Judge Agreed With Defendants And Vacated Order Disallowing Further Discovery, and Allowed Defendants To Further Develop the Legal Record. Plaintiff's counsel appealed, but was denied. Clients Extremely Happy at Result.
A.D. v. AEG/Oracle Coliseum
Allegations of Employer Discrimination Based on Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation, 132a, and Wrongful Termination; Demanded $54,000, But After Two (2) Depositions, Plaintiff Accepted $5,000 For Full Settlement.
M.S. v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Lien Claimant had lien of $15,771. Through legal argument and negotiations, lien claimant agreed to accept $6,250 in full satisfaction of lien.
G.R. v. Atwood Ranch III Association/Sirius
On day of trial, after exhaustive legal research and zealous advocacy, co-defendant dismissed client as defendant without prejudice. Clients extremely happy at result and cost savings.
E.C. v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Lien Claimant had lien of $17,908. Through legal argument and negotiations, lien claimant agreed to accept $3,800 in full satisfaction of lien. Client extremely happy.
Z.H. v. Paradise Valley Hospital
Lien Claimant had lien of $26,827.55. Through legal argument and negotiations, lien claimant agreed to accept $4,200 in full satisfaction of lien. Client extremely happy.
L.B. v. Ukiah Valley Medical Center
Lien Claimant had lien of $4,295.64. Through legal argument and negotiations, lien claimant agreed to accept $900 in full satisfaction of lien. Client extremely happy.
T.S. v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Lien Claimant had lien of $38,633.72. Through legal argument and negotiations, lien claimant agreed to accept $2,700 in full satisfaction of lien. Client extremely happy.
L.K. v. First Metro Credit Union
Co-Defendant tried to recover $44K from client. Instead, client recovered $35K from co-defendant. Client extremely happy.
In the Matter of AMO, LLC
Rare successful Cal/OSHA Appeal on behalf of Employer re: citation of in excess of $54,075 in fines. Defense Verdict.
C.K. v. St. Helena Hospital Center for Behavioral Health
$450K Defense Settlement Of Over $6 Million Case on Day of Trial. Substituted in Place of Former Defense Counsel, Who Had Case for Over Six (6) Years.
H.R. v. Gate Gourmet, Inc. dba GateGroup
Defense Settlement Based on Allegations of Defective Ramp re: Wrongful Termination and Serious & Willful Allegations; Settlement for $1,300
C.G. v. Gate Gourmet
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers on Day of Trial; Alleged $300,000 plus case, reduced to $43,010 Case, Based on Aggressive Depositions of Experts.
G.E. v. Paradise Valley Hospital
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers on Day of Trial; $3 Million case, Reduced to $72,000 Case, Based on Aggressive Depositions of Experts.
D.M. v. Asphalt Impressions, Inc.
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers; Obtained Dismissal of Claim With Prejudice from Plaintiff.
L.B. v. Ukiah Valley Medical Center
Recovered $180,000 from Co-Defendants; Favorable Settlement for Defendants, Ukiah Valley Medical Center
D.S. v. Old Castle BuildingEnvelope
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers.
W.G. v. Old Castle BuildingEnvelope
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers.
G.S. v. D.R. Horton and Labor Connection
Defense verdict in favor of D.R. Horton
G.Y. v. St. Helena Hospital
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers.
In Re: V.A.
Defense Settlement
In Re: Private Defendant (private settlement)
Private Settlement in favor of Defense.
G.E. v. Glacier Water Services et al.
LeBoeuf/DFEC/Ogilvie III rejected by Trial Judge.
A.A. v. Gate Gourmet
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers.
M.J. v. St. Helena Hospital
Defense Verdict: Take Nothing Award.
M. T.-N. v. Bayview Vineyards
Nominal Settlement
G.L. (dec'd) v. Aerojet General Corporation
Favorable Settlement for Defendant Employers; Nuisance Value Settlement of Asbestos Case; Demand Was Over Six Figures.
J.E. v. Radio Shack Corporation
Lien Dismissed With Prejudice.
R.A. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.
Nominal Settlement.
G.Z. v. Centers for Behavioral Health
Nominal Settlement.
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Case Citations
W.C.M. v. Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Nominal Settlement.
J.J. v. Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Nominal Settlement.
K. S. D-S v. Naumes, Inc.
Defense Verdict After Trial.
B.K. v. Redbud Community Hospital
Defense Verdict After Trial & Appeal.
J.M. v. White Memorial Hospital
Defense Verdict After Trial & Appeal.
B.A. v. White Memorial Hospital
Excellent Settlement Before Trial.
K.H. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.
Excellent Settlement Before Trial.
J.M. v. Pinnacle Risk Management Services, Inc.
Excellent Defense Settlement of All Liens.
J.M. v. Faith Bumper Service
Excellent Settlement on Day of Trial.
E.M. v. J.M. Equipment Co., Inc.
Excellent Settlement Short of Trial.
S.F. v. Ukiah Valley Medical Center
Nominal Settlement.
K.E. v. Military Deli & Bakery Services
Excellent Settlement Short of Trial.
M. M.-H. v. Feather River Hospital
Excellent Settlement Short of Trial.
K.S. D.-S. v. Naumes, Inc.
Excellent Settlement Short of Trial.
A.R. v. Lombard Consulting Services, Inc.
Defense obtained rare dismissal for lack of prosecution from Judge.
J.H. v. Duty Free Shoppers ("DFS")
Excellent Settlement Before Trial
G.V. v. Old Castle Building Envelope
Excellent Settlement Before Trial.
G.V. v. Old Castle Building Envelope
Favorable settlement short of trial for defendants.
D.H. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.
Excellent Settlement Before Trial.
R.M. v. Hoefer, Inc./Harbor Bio Science
Excellent Settlement before trial.
C.V. v. Duty Free Shoppers ("DFS")
Excellent Settlement before trial.
The 4600 Group/Anthem Blue Cross v. Pinnacle Risk Management Services/Erickson Processing
Excellent settlement for the defense before trial.
L. T. v. Ferrari Color/Creative Color Services
Excellent settlement for the defense.
S. B. v. Kedrion Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Excellent Settlement on behalf of employer before trial.
M. S. v. Erickson Processing/Gibbs California Wild Rice
Excellent Settlement for the defense before trial.
W. A. v. Johns Manville
Defendants obtained excellent settlement based on vigorous and aggressive cross-examination of IME.
R. A. v. Johns Manville
Defense Verdict on all counts after trial. Findings and Award and Order as against Alcoa and the date of last injurious exposure as being in the fourth quarter of 1966 through the first quarter of 1967 (Alcoa's liability period). No appeal.
A. F. v. Valero Service Station
Excellent Settlement on Trial Day.
D.M. v. G.D.M. et al. and Allstate
Plaintiffs-in-intervention successfully recovered its lien.
D. M. v. BRE Properties, Inc.
DFEH dismissed complaint via "Notice of Case Closure."
D. H. v. Johns Manville et al.
Settled before trial.
J. E. v. Antamex (U.S.), Inc. and Old Castle Building Envelope
Excellent settlement by defendants for nominal amount before trial.
C. F. v. Acetech Painting
Excellent Settlement Before Trial.
V.N. v. Footlocker
Defense obtained rare dismissal for lack of prosecution from Judge.
J. G-Z. v. National Mailing Services
Defense Verdict after trial.
L.G. v. Stanford Hospital
Excellent Settlement for Client.
A. C. v. Old Castle Glass
Defendants obtained excellent settlement before trial.
S.B. v. Versa Cold
Nominal/Excellent Settlement.
M.S.G. v. Contemporary Services Corporation
Excellent Settlement for Defense.
Z.K. v. O'Connor Hospital
Nominal Settlement for Defense.
E. B. v. Federated Department Stores dba Broadway Department Stores
Case Dismissed against Defendants.
A. M. v. Durham Transportation, Inc.
Case dismissed on all counts against Durham Transportation, Inc.
S. R. v. Macy's West
Defense Verdict on all counts subsequent to trial.
S. H. v. First Presbyterian Church
Defense Verdict on all counts subsequent to trial. Blue Shield's lien was dismissed and received zero dollars and Blue Cross received $10,963.01.
Virginia Surety Company v. C.K. Lanning Construction, Inc.
Plaintiff reached out of court settlement with defendants before trial date.
E.C.H. v. Nexcycle, Inc. d/b/a 20/20 Recycle Center
Defense obtained rare dismissal for lack of prosecution from Judge.
B. P. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.
Defense Verdict on all counts after trial. Judge dismissed plaintiff's claims.
J. M. v. Go Go Cafe
Defendants obtained excellent settlement short of trial.
W.B. v. Best Buy Co., Inc.
Nominal/Excellent Settlement.
J. C. v. Allegis Group, Inc. et al.
Defendants successfully settled workers' compensation claim for less than value of case, and plaintiff-in-intervention successfully recovered its lien.
D. P. v. Nexcycle, Inc.
Settlement before trial. Discovery was limited to deposition only. Settled favorably at time of deposition.
Aerotek/Onsite Commercial Staffing v. Royal Roofing Company, Inc.
Defense Verdict at Binding Arbitration.
L. B. v. Smart & Final
Defense verdict after trial.
Education
1999
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. - Juris Doctor
1994
University of California at Berkeley
B.B.A. - Double Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Tristar Risk Management - Concord
California and Federal Medical Fraud and Abuse: Warning Signs of Fraud, Labor Code Section 139.21 and 4615
2017
CorVel
Affirmative Defenses for AOE/COE claims in the State of California
2015
County of Shasta
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ("MRSA") and Its Impact on WC Law in California
2014
County of Shasta
Legal Medical Marijuana in California
2013
UC Berkeley Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship Alumni Association
Keynote Speaker: Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship Networking Event
2013
Sedgwick CMS
Senate Bill 863 and Independent Bill Review (IBR)
2013
Sedgwick CMS
Effects of Aging Workforce on California Workers' Compensation Claims 2013
2013
Sedgwick CMS
California 2013 Lien Law Update
2013
Sedgwick CMS
Case Law Updates 2013: A Special Report
2013
Sedgwick CMS
Identifying Fraudulent Activity and Identity Theft
2013
Sedgwick CMS
Effective Time Management for Claims Professionals
2013
Crum & Forster
California Senate Bill 863: A Practical Approach for Claims Managers
2013
11th Annual California Workers' Compensation Forum 2013
Strategies for Safely Navigating Leave and Disability Laws in California: Avoiding the ADA/FEHA, FMLA/CFRA and Workers' Compensation Liability Snares
2012
UC Berkeley Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship Alumni Association
Careers in Law/Networking
2012
The Hartford
Mechanism of Injury
2012
Pinnacle Risk Management Services, Inc.
Case Law Updates 2012
2012
JT2 Integrated Resources
Mechanism of Injury
2012
Crum & Forster
The Appeals Process: Writs, Appeals, and Trials
2012
Crum & Forster
Case Law Updates and Medical Lien Litigation Defense
2012
CEU Institute
Benefits, Compensability, and Return to Work (RTW)
2012
CEU Institute
Mechanism of Injury
2012
Adventist Health Hospitals
Case Law Updates 2012
2012
ACE USA/ESIS
Mechanism of Injury
2011
Xchanging
Closing Cases With Psychiatric Issues
2011
The Hartford Insurance Co.
Proper Lien Litigation Techniques: How to Avoid Overpaying Liens
2011
The Hartford Insurance Co.
Case Law Updates 2011
2011
Pinnacle Risk Management Services, Inc.
Case Law Updates 2011
2011
In-House Seminar for MKERT Attorneys
Ogilvie Calculations/Mathematical Analyses for Diminished Future Earning Capacity (DFEC)
2011
In-House Seminar for MKERT Attorneys
Ogilvie I and II Calculations and Duncan/SAWW Life Pension per L.C. 4659(c)
2011
In-House Seminar for MKERT Attorneys
Medicare Set-Asides and Workers' Compensation/Liability Insurance Settlements
2011
ESIS Fremont
Legal Filings and Effective Lien Defense
2011
Crum & Forster
Case Law Updates 2011
2011
CEU Institute
Closing Cases with Psychiatric Issues
2011
CEU Institute
How to Litigate Medical Liens
2011
Broadspire
Ethics Dilemma of Fighting Fraud
2010
Best Buy Co. Inc.
Case Law Updates 2010
2005
Medical Provider Networks and California Labor Code Section 4610
Medical Provider Networks (MPNs)
Publications
2017
Thomson Reuters
T.T., Applicant, v. KELLOGG COMPANY, et al., Defendants; 2017 WL 2483810 (Cal.W.C.A.B.)
2017
Lexis Nexis Publishing
J.M., Applicant v. White Memorial Medical Center, PSI, Adventist Health, Defendants; 2017 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 202 *
2017
Lexis Nexis Publishing
White Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health, Petitioners v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, J. M., Respondents; 82 Cal. Comp. Cases 163 * | 2017 Cal. Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 4 **
2016
Lexis Nexis Publishing
J.M., Applicant v. White Memorial Medical Center, PSI, Adventist Health, Defendants; 2016 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 496 *
2016
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Johns Mansville, self insured, administered by ESIS, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, H.C. (Dec'd), P.C. (Widow), Respondents; 81 Cal. Comp. Cases 216 * | 2016 Cal. Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 2 **
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
M.J., Applicant v. St. Helena Hospital, PSI, administered by Adventist Health, Defendants; 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 495
2015
Thomson Reuters
M. J., PETITIONER, v. ST. HELENA HOSPITAL, PSI, ADMINISTERED BY ADVENTIST HEALTH, DEFENDANTS; 2015 WL 9582608 (CA W.C.A.B. DOCS)
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
T. G., Applicant v. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, PSI, Defendant; 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 102 *
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
ST. HELENA HOSP. v. WORKERS COMPENSATION APPEALS BD. OF CALIFORNIA, 2015 CA S. Ct. Briefs LEXIS 3422
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
ST. HELENA HOSP. v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BD. OF CALIFORNIA, 2015 CA S. Ct. Briefs LEXIS 2341
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Glendale Adventist Med. Ctr. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 2015 Cal. LEXIS 405 (California Supreme Court)
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Z. H. v. Paradise Valley Hospital, PSI, adjusted by Adventist Health, Defendants; 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 526 *
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
H.C. (Dec'd), P.C. (Widow), Applicant v. Johns Manville, PSI employer, ESIS, TPA, Defendants; 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 585 *
2015
Lexis Nexis Publishing
St. Helena Hospital, PSI, administered Adventist Health, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, M.J., Respondents; 80 Cal. Comp. Cases 1103
2014
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, T.G., Respondents, Court of Appeal; Second Appellate District, Division One; November 7, 2014 Writ of Review Dismissed; Civil No. B258817
2014
Lexis Nexis Publishing
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MED. CTR. v. WORKERS COMPENSATION APPEALS BD. OF CALIFORNIA, 2014 CA S. Ct. Briefs LEXIS 4946
2014
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, T. G., Respondents; 79 Cal. Comp. Cases 1544 * | 2014 Cal. Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 158 **
2014
2013
Lexis Nexis Publishing
J. M., Applicant v. White Memorial Medical Center, PSI, Defendant; 2013 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 504 *
2013
Harmonie
Harmonie Honors
2012
Thomson Reuters
J. M., PLAINTIFFS, v. WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER PERMISSIBLY SELF-INSURED, AND ADMINISTERED BY ADVENTIST HEALTH, DEFENDANTS; 2012 WL 10464848 (CA W.C.A.B. DOCS)
2007
Lexis Nexis Publishing
FRY'S ELECS., INC. v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BD., 2007 CA S. Ct. Briefs LEXIS 7
2006
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Fry's Electronics, Inc., Zurich North America Insurance, Petitioners v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, K. D.-M., Respondents; 72 Cal. Comp. Cases 131 * | 2006 Cal. Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 445 **
2002
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Poole v. Govan, 2002 Cal. Super. LEXIS 2031; November 13, 2002, Decided; November 14, 2002, Filed; Case No.: CGC-02-403192.
2000
University of Akron Law Review; 33 Akron L. Rev. 365 (1999-2000)
Daubert and Judicial Review: How Does An Administrative Agency Distinguish Valid Science from Junk Science?
1999
8 Journal of Transnational Law & Policy 347
Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam: Economic Reform, Protection Against Expropriation, and International Arbitration
1997
1996
DePaul Environmental Law Digest; Vol. 7; No. 2
Case Note: Clean Air Act: Sierra Club v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 99 F.3d 1551 (10th Cir. 1996).
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