Laurel May Champion

Laurel May Champion

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 14 years

Real estate Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation

1960 The Alameda Ste 200, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck

1960 The Alameda Ste 200, San Jose, CA, 95126

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Laurel May Champion's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by John | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Prescribed easement case

I filed a lawsuit against my neighbors for riding motorcycles next to my horse boarding facility and blocking the access to my facility with large farm vehicles. The goal was to obtain a prescribed easement and an injunction prohibiting motorbike riding next to my property. The case lasted 3 years an...d included mediation, several settlement conferences, depositions, 4 separate trial preps and a 2 week jury trial. I had the opportunity of working with Laurel throughout my case and at all times I felt that I was in the presence of a respectful professional that knew the law and how to present it. During the trial I witnessed Laurel putting her heart and soul into her efforts to help me prevail. We did get the easement and injunction. There’s no doubt that 3 years of fighting with your neighbors is exhausting, but the experience of working with Laurel and her associate Ron Rossi and watching them in action during the trial was something I’ll never forget. I highly recommend Laurel Champion. She is ethical, intelligent, courteous, hardworking, highly organized and a pleasure to work with. Feel free to contact me anytime to discuss my experience with Laurel Champion.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A true "Champion" for defendants!

Laurel represented us in a recent real estate disclosure case and overall was wonderful to work with--thoughtful, very well-prepared, and most importantly, calm and confident. Her outstanding preparation was evident throughout the process and especially noticeable in the depositions and arbitration w...hen it counted most. Her brief summarizing the entire case was superbly written. After just 2 days of arbitration, the plaintiff asked to settle and pay our attorney fees, in large part because of the strength of her defense strategy. All in all, Laurel is an outstanding attorney and I'd work with her again in the future--she listens well, is a great writer, and has an understanding of the legal issues that far exceeds her years.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recent experience with Laurel at RHRC Law

Laurel handled a complicated fraud and nondisclosure case for me, where the law firm on the other side was a typical "BigLaw" firm and had the resources to throw shot after shot at us in the case. She and her team never wavered. The results were tremendous and I cannot say enough about how great he...r work was.

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Laurel May Champion's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Morishita

Unknown lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laurel is an intelligent and focused attorney. She is simultaneously approachable and easy to work with."

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Adam Davis

Real estate lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Laurel since her graduation from law school and have worked both with and against her on several matters. Laurel is a sharp attorney. She has the ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy and while maintaining an exceptionally high level of professionalism and civility. I endorse her without reservation."

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Ali Abtahi

Litigation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laurel is an extremely thorough, intelligent, and ethical attorney. She has substantial experience in complex business litigation. I have known Laurel in a professional capacity for over eight years, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with her on more cases. I endorse her unequivocally and without hesitation."

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Ali Abtahi

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Superior Achievement In Consumer Protection Law, CALI Excellence For The Future Award

2010

Gerald Marer Advocacy Prize, Santa Clara University School of Law - Honors Moot Court

2009

Best Oral Advocate Fall 2009, Santa Clara University School of Law

2006

Cardinal Class Core - Inducted Member, Stanford University

2006

Scholar Athlete, Stanford University

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Trial Lawyer, Rossi Hamerslough Reischl and Chuck

2010 - 2011

Judicial Extern for Hon. William Monahan, Superior Court Of California, County Of Santa Clara

2009 - 2010

Summer Associate, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy

2006 - 2008

Litigation Paralegal, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy

Associations

2013 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Civil Practice Committee

Executive Committee Member

2011 - Present

Santa Clara Bar Association, Women Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Barristers Committee

Executive Committee Member

2006 - Present

Stanford University Athletics Buck Cardinal Club

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. Pastorino et al.

Unanimous jury verdict for our client, the plaintiff

Client v. Albertsons

We settled the case on favorable terms before trial.

Jackson et al. v. Client

Pushed the matter to trial and secured a favorable settlement the day trial was set to begin.

Client v. Pacific Gas & Electric (In re PG&E San Bruno Fire Cases Coordinated Proceeding)

Achieved a favorable settlement for our clients’ claims for nuisance, diminution in property value/inverse condemnation, trespass, and negligent infliction of emotional distress in conjunction with settlement efforts by Plaintiffs’ liaison counsel.

Campbell et al. v. Ardwood et al.

Achieved a favorable settlement in time for clear title to issue to the eventual purchaser.

Client v. Lee Family Trust

Specific Performance decree granted

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Education

2011

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Intero Real Estate In-House Legal Update

Dual Agency: How It Arises, Its Effects, And How To Protect Yourself

2013

Intero Real Estate In-House Legal Update

Neighbor Disputes On Trees And Fences

Languages

English

French

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