Honors and Awards: Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2008, Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2006, Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2005, Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2004, Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2000

Special Licenses/Certifications: Martindale Hubbell AV rating

Bar/Professional Activity: Board of Governors, Governor Emeritus, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009, President's Club, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2009, Board of Directors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2008, State Delegate, Minority Caucus, American Association for Justice, 2008, President's Club, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2008, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2007, State Delegate, Minority Caucus, American Association for Justice, 2007, Executive Committee, Secretary, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2007, President's Club, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2007, Executive Committee, Secretary, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2006, State Delegate, Minority Caucus, American Association for Justice, 2006, Executive Committee, Parliamentarian, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2005, State Delegate, Minority Caucus, American Trial Lawyer's Association, 2005, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2004, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2003, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2002, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2001, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2000, Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California, 1999, President's Club, Consumer Attorneys of California, 1995-2006, American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 2004 to present, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, member, 2004 to present

Pro bono/Community Service: Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2009, University Board, Pepperdine University, 2009, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2008, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2007, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2007, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2006, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2005, Los Angeles Superior Court Mediator, 2004, Secretary and Board of Directors, Corwin D. Denney Foundation 2003- 2009, American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation, Senior Life Fellow

Scholarly Lectures and Writings: CAALA- May 2009; What You Must Know About Liens, 2009, Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University School of Law, "Lawyering Process", 2008, CAOC - Annual Convention, Moderator, "Nuts and Bolts From A to Z", 2008, CAALA - Annual Las Vegas Convention-Premises Liability, Government Code Sec. 835, 2008, Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University School of Law, "Lawyering Process", 2006, CAOC - Annual Tahoe Ski Seminar, Roundtable Discussion, "Getting That Great Result Without Ever Having To Stand Up and Say 'Ready Your Honor': Mediation Skills That Work", 2006, CAOC - Hawaii Travel Seminar, "Mediation Techniques", 2006, CAOC - Hawaii Travel Seminar, "Mediation", 2005, CAOC - Hawaii Travel Seminar, "Request for Admissions in Multi-Party Cases", 2004, CAOC - Annual Convention, "Handling the Mis-Diagnosis Case", 2004, CAOC - Mexico Travel Seminar, "Case Preparation-Doing Your Homework", 2004, CAOC - Hawaii Travel Seminar, "Cross Exam of the Defense Economist", 2003, CAOC - Hawaii Travel Seminar, "Damages", 2002, CAOC - Annual Convention, "Developing Your Case: Keys to Successful Settlements", 2001

Verdicts and Settlements: $877,500 - Recreational Negligence, 2008, $162, 500 - Wrongful Death, 2008, $450,000 - Auto vs. Auto, 2008, $2,500,000 - Auto vs. Pedestrian, 2007, $1,100,000 - Products Liability, 2007, $1,900,000 plus $6,614,125 Structured Payments - Motorcycle Accident/Uninsured Motorist, 2006, $555,000 - Single Vehicle Accident/Dangerous Road, 2006, $535,000 - Uninsured Worker's Compensation, Work Site Accident, 2006, $850,000 - Auto vs. Pedestrian/Dangerous Road, 2006, $2,200,000 - Truck vs. Pedestrian/Work Site Safety, 2006, $1,750,000 - Medical Malpractice, 2005, $1,940,000 - Auto vs. Truck, 2004, $360,000 - Motorcycle Component Products Liability, 2004, $3,166,667 - Construction Site Accident, 2004, $1,000,000 - Garbage Truck vs. Pedestrian, 2003, $3,340,000 - Work Site Accident, 2003, $1,675,000 - Wrongful Death, 2003, $3,320,000 - Medical Malpractice, 2000, $1,500,000 - Medical Malpractice, 2000, $1,750,000 - Foster Care/Medical Malpractice, 1999, $950,000 - Auto vs. Truck, 1999, $315,000 - Recreational Negligence, 1998, $780,000 - Vehicles/Dangerous Roadway, 1998, $1,346,064 plus $8,564,619 Structured Payments - Medical Malpractice, 1998, $100,000 - Dental Malpractice, 1997, $300,000 - Auto vs. Truck Collision, 1997, $2,570,000 - Medical Malpractice/Products Liability, 1997, $500,000 - Medical Negligence, 1997, $8,000,000 - Medical Malpractice, 1997, $2,000,000 - Auto vs. Truck Accident, 1996, $5,200,000 - Products Liability, 1996, $187,000 - Medical Negligence, 1994, $105,000 - Motorcycle/Auto Collision, 1993, $264,000 - Construction Accident, 1993, $323,000 - Motorcycle Accident, 1993, $2,475,000 - Construction Site Accident, 1993, $100,000 - Motorcycle vs. Auto Accident, 1993

Other Outstanding Achievements: Million Dollar Advocates Circle, Multi Million Dollar Advocates Circle, Lawdragon Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers

Educational Background: Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University School of Law, 1983, Bachelor of Science, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, 1980, Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute post doctorate courses in mediation