SENIOR PARTNER, TRIAL ATTORNEY, CALLAHAN & BLAINE
WHY: One of OC’s top litigation attorneys; extensive expertise in multiple areas of complex litigation, including complex business litigation, insurance bad faith and coverage, and catastrophic personal injury. Joined Callahan in 1991.
IN THE NEWS: Retained on many occasions as an expert witness on insurance law issues by insurance companies and policyholders. Has served as USC adjunct professor of law.
NOTEABLE: Born in Czechoslovakia; USC grad with degrees in philosophy, English, and history; graduated second from USC law school in 1990; was an editor of the Law Review. Was professional golfer for several years.