Jeffrey A. Walker
Jeffrey Walker
Rancho Cucamonga
California (CA)
Personal Injury Defense: General
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation Defense
Profile
Jeff Walker of Walker & Mann, is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbel and sits on the board of Directors for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. W&M has been recognized as one of the "Top Law Firms" by the Business Press and has been featured in the Inland Empire Magazine's "Best Lawyers" editions for 3 years in a row.
Jeff is a respected partner of a firm that possesses a deep understanding and true sensitivity to the needs of professionals, businesses and healthcare providers.When a client is accused of negligence, breach of contract, fraud, or misconduct, we can relate to it from their point of view and respond utilizing real world experience. At W&M, client needs, the traditional aspects of law, the changing art of business and medicine and vast, modern trial experience are all integrated to achieve the best possible results.We bring the passion, legal expertise and unmatched knowledge needed to effectively advocate and protect clients who are facing the most trying event of their careers and lives. W&M also recognize the expense of defending one's reputation and practice, and have innovated new strategies for streamlined, more cost-effective case and trial management. As well, we have incorporated modern, new technologies, to better serve and provide an unusually high level of communication with our clients.W&M is the new paradigm in this category of law dominated by old-school practices.W&M has a high rating for professional excellence and integrity, and we have successfully pursued and defended cases throughout Southern California. We take great pride in mobilizing the strongest possible legal support anywhere our clients have a need.Add to all this, a tireless work ethic and it's easy to see the probability of success.Walker & Mann is one of Southern California's leading professional liability and business law firms with offices in Rancho Cucamonga and an accessible office in Orange County. More importantly, we represent the future. We consider ourselves a 21st century firm. That means we're young, professional, strategic in our thinking, technologically advanced and hard working.To be a lawyer here, you have to know business, and if you don't know it now, we'll help you gain a deep understanding.Our clients consist of health care providers, hospitals and their insures. We have active cases in the fields of general liability, real estate, business litigation, family law, administrative law and Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright & Patent).
Selected To
Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2011
About Jeffrey Walker
Admitted: 1995, California
Professional Webpage: www.walkermann.com/jeffbio.html
Honors and Awards:
- W&M named as one of the 2008 "Best Lawyers in the Inland Empire" in the November edition of the Inland Empire Magazine. , Inland Empire Magazine, 2008
- Recipient, Francis Mary Paul Circle Award, San Antonio Community Hospital, 2008
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Board of Director for San Bernardino County, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, 2009
Pro bono/Community Service:
- W&M successfully enforces Unemployment Compensation Award on Appeal for Pro-Bono Client., 2010
- Walker & Mann is working with San Antonio Hospital Foundation to raise awarness for the Foundation and aquire new benefactors to champion the cause and help underserved regions in the community., 2010
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Jeff Walker lectures on contracts and liability issues for the Palm Springs and Inland Empire Chapters of CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association)., Master of Ceremonies, Contracts and Liability, CREIA, 2008
- Jeff Walker was Master of Ceremonies for an Educational Seminar conducted at San Antonio Community Hospital in conjunction with San Antonio Hospital Foundation. Jeff Walker was one of four speakers covering hot topics in today's financial climate and advances in cardio vascular technology.Jeff Walker lectured on the topic of Financial Fraud and common pitfalls to avoid and how to mitigate issues that the general population as well as business owners may currently be encountering., Master of Ceremonies and Speaker, Protecting Your Financial and Physical Health, San Antonio Hospital Foundation, 2010
Verdicts and Settlements:
- W&M obtain dismissal of client accused of forging real estate deed., 2008
- W&M obtain dismissal of Physician "Doe" in less than 30 days after being named in case after expiration of the statutory time allowance., 2008
- W&M collects on substantial post-trial cost bill., 2008
- W&M obtains dismissal for an orthopedic surgeon accused of an alleged negligent back surgery, a dismissal for an opthalmologist accused of an alleged negligent cataract surgery, and is successful on a Motion for Summary Judgement for a Family Practitioner accused of failing to timely refer a patient to a surgeon for a perforated organ., 2008
- W&M obtains and collects a substantial cost award following a defense trial verdict pursuant C.C.P. §998. , 2008
- Jeff Walker successfully defends family of 7 in Labor Commission Hearing with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on accusation by an alleged former domestic employee seeking over $83,000.00 in unpaid wages, overtime, "wait time", fees and penalties., 2008
- On the first day of trial, Jeff Walker successfully settles wrongful death case of California Highway Patrol officer and father of four in a premises liability claim for defense costs, which were approximately 1/10th of the original settlement demand., 2008
- W&M successfully assists California physician with medical board accreditation issues in Hawaii., 2008
- Jeff Walker obtains dismissal for client facing over $10,000.00 in a debt collection action after agency fails to produce bill of particulars., 2008
- W&M successfully obtains dismissals of client and his corporation on Motions to Dismiss after plaintiff fails to establish negligence., 2008
- Jeff Walker secures dismissal with prejudice of chiropractor on the eve of trial with allegations consisting of negligent manipulation resulting in cervical spinal damage., 2008
- W&M settle a dispute on behalf of a retired physician with the California and New York Medical Boards, both of which were seeking to revoke the physician's license and deem him incompetent to practice medicine., 2008
- Jeff Walker obtains a 10-2 defense verdict in an 11 day wrongful death ERCP gastroenterology trial brought by decedent's husband and adult children in the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court., 2008
- Jeff Walker secures a 12-0 defense verdict in Riverside Superior Court trial for cardiologist accused of failing to diagnose acute, fatal cardiac event and not providing more aggressive therapy to a 54 year-old father and parent., 2008
- W&M successfully opposed a motion to appoint a receiver in a partnership dispute., 2009
- W&M obtains favorable resolution of dispute amongst physician litigants in claim over damages stemming from an injury on medical premises., 2009
- W&M obtain significant attorneys fee reimbursement award for clients against the estate in contested probate matter., 2009
- W&M settles family law disputes, resulting in awarding of family home to W&M client., 2009
- W&M obtain dismissal of clients with no monies paid on claims of negligence, assault and battery as alleged by school teacher who had confrontation with client's son., 2009
- W&M prevails in an unlawful detainer lawsuit on behalf of landlord., 2009
- W&M obtain settlement for client after a successful arbitration award, wherein client was being sued on claims of breach of contract and lease agreement., 2009
- W&M obtain settlement for client suing HOA for water and related damage to condominium., 2009
- W&M obtain dismissal on collections litigation against family for debts incurred by deceased relative., 2009
- W&M negotiate favorable resolution for physician client on complex medical business and bankruptcy litigation., 2009
- W&M obtain dismissal for notary public client being sued on claims of fraud and negligence., 2009
- W&M defend client and obtain sale proceeds on property owned by client being sued on a partition complaint., 2009
- W&M obtain significant settlement for 80-year old client in premises liability claim., 2009
- W&M settles two contentious family law disputes resulting in favorable terms to W&M's clients., 2010
- W&M successfully settle six-figure personal injury case for 53 year-old female client who had an eardrum perforated, as well as inner ear damage, as a result of negligence during the performance of a hearing aid fitting., 2010
- W&M settle construction defect case for a couple whose home was built with an inadequate roofing support., 2010
- W&M after 2.5 hours following a 12 day jury trial, Jeffrey A. Walker obtains an 11-1 Defense verdict on behalf of a pain management physician and his group in a malpractice action, wherein the 50+ year old female plaintiff alleged that the physician's cervical injections caused a spinal abscess and vertebral osteomyelitis, thus leaving her completely disabled., 2010
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- W&M named as counsel for a Riverside Home Owners Association with more than 1000 members., 2009
- W&M are "Gold" Sponsors for the St. Joseph School 18th annual G.A.L.A. Dinner and Auction., 2010
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