Second-chaired the successful defense of a $7 million toxic exposure claim. Conducted all examination of Plaintiffs’ experts and Defendant’s damages experts in a technical, three and one half week trial.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of a pool manufacturer against the claim that its negligent design of one of its pools led to Plaintiff’s catastrophic neck and brain injuries.

Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of the owner and manager of a residential hotel against a class-action habitability lawsuit potentially worth in excess of $1 million.

Obtained a favorable settlement of a premise-liability claim that arose when Defendant’s deck collapsed and caused Plaintiff to fall and sustain damages allegedly in excess of $1 million.

Defense of a toxic exposure claim at the Manetta San Jose International Airport control tower. Facing a $7 million claim by former and current air traffic controls, Sam obtained a complete defense jury verdict after three and a half weeks of trial (Daniel Helm , et al. v. Lincoln Air Conditioning, et al., Alameda County Superior Court No. RG07346948)

Defense of the Orange County Swap Meet in a premises liability claim. A favorable defense jury verdict was returned after just 31 minutes of deliberations: a firm record! (Harrison v. TelPhil Industries, et al., Orange County Superior Court No. 02CC06564)

Defense of an action for Premises Liability involving catastrophic injuries when a second floor balcony collapsed (Ferguson v. Rev. Cecil Harris, Los Angeles County Superior Court No. BC290656)