1. Pamela A. Palmer
Title: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: Washington State University, B.A., with honors, 1995
Admitted: Gonzaga University, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Appellate Advocacy; Aviation & Marine Law; Environmental Law; Transportation
Membership: •American Bar Association- Editor-in-Chief, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Law Journal (2014-2016)- Chair, TIPS Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee (2014-2015), Vice Chair (2010-2016)- Member, CLE Board (2015-2016)- Member, Section Conference Task Force (2015-2016)- Vice-Chair, Corporate Counsel Committee (2015-2016)- Vice-Chair, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee (2015-2016)- Vice Chair, TIPS Business Litigation Committee (2013-2016) •Proctor in Admiralty, Maritime Law Association of the United States- Continuing Legal Education Committee- Marine Insurance Committee •Defense Research Institute •Hispanic National Bar Association •Women's International Shipping and Trading Association

2. Ann Marilynne Asiano
Title: Partner
Law School: Western State University College of Law, J.D., 1980
College: San Diego State University, B.A., Psychology, 1977
Admitted: Western State University College of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death; Federal Civil RIghts & Government Liability; Homeowner / Landlord Liability; Products Liability; Sports; Leisure; Entertainment & Event Contingency; Transportation
Membership: •Board of Directors, Association of Defense Counsel, Northern California (2000 - Present) •Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) •Public Agency Risk Managers Association (PARMA) •Italian-American Bar Association •American for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE)•National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel •Defense Research Institute (DRI)•Marin County Bar Association

3. Erin Amy Owen
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science, 1989
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Pepperdine University School of Law- Pepperdine Law Review- American Jurisprudence Awards- Trial Competition Team

4. Andrew R. Chivinski
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: La Salle University, B.A., Political Science, 2001
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Long Term Care & Health Care; Products Liability; Professional Liability
Membership: • San Diego Defense Lawyers, 2006-present

5. Jordan G. Parker
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., English Literature, magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Lawyers' Professional Liability; Professional Liability; Property Insurance Law
Membership:

6. James P. McDonald
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Georgetown University, International Relations, 1996
Admitted: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Products Liability
Membership:

7. Mark E. Hellenkamp
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1989
College: University of Puget Sound, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Appellate Advocacy; Trademark & Copyright
Membership: • Defense Research Institute (DRI)

8. Michael P. West
Title: Partner
Law School: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1994
College: Harding University, 1990
Admitted: Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death; Commercial Property Management; Homeowner / Landlord Liability; Life Sciences; Long Term Care & Health Care; Property Boundary Disputes / Landslides
Membership:

9. Tracey M. VanSteenhouse
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1999 Moot Court Appellate Team Member
College: University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 1996 Law and Society, Dean's Honor List
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1999 Moot Court Appellate Team Member
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
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10. Justin C. Manganiello
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Arizona State University, B.S., Biology, magna cum laude
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Products Liability; Toxic Tort
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11. Sarah A. McDonald
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., German/Women's Studies, 2000
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage
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12. Noushan Noureddini
Title: Associate
Law School: The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln (B.A., Political Science, History/International Studies; Minors in Art History/Spanish, high distinction, 2007)
Admitted: The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability
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13. Ashley A. Piggott
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
College: San Diego State University, B.A. Dean's List; California State University, Northridge, M.P.H., summa cum laude
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
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14. Ian C. Losasso
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Baker University, B.S., Biology, Finance & Economics, 1999
Admitted: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
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15. Gregory G. Jackson
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002 Woolsack Honor Society
College: The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., with honors, 1997
Admitted: The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002 Woolsack Honor Society
Practice Area: Banks & Financial Institutions; Catastrophic Injury / Wrongful Death; Commercial Litigation; Products Liability
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16. Bridgette A. Webster
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2002
College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., magna cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
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17. James E. Heffner
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of San Francisco Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: Arizona State University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: University of San Francisco Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation, Class Action, Contracts & Agreements, Defective and Dangerous Products, Consumer Protection
Membership: State Bar of California.

18. Blake Andrew Eudy
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2003
College: California State University at San Marcos, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
Membership: State Bar of California.

19. Erwin L. Cena
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., History, 2001; University of Notre Dame, B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2001
Admitted: University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability
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20. Richard Tolles
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of California, Davis, J.S.D., 1977
College: University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1973)
Admitted: University of California, Davis, J.S.D., 1977
Practice Area: Appellate Advocacy
Membership: San Diego County Bar; State Bar of California; Federal Bar Association.

21. Lili Mostofi
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of San Diego, B.A., Political Science, 1994
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area:
Membership: State Bar California.

22. Brian D. Pastore
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Boston University, B.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2002
Admitted: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
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23. Tammara N. Tukloff
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1993
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Products Liability; Environmental Law; Toxic Tort; Employment Law
Membership: • San Diego Defense Lawyers • San Diego County Bar Association • State Bar of California Labor &Employment Law Section • Defense Research Institute

24. Michael J. Hurvitz
Title: Associate
Law School: Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area:
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25. Roger G. Perkins
Title: Partner
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1978
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 1975
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1978
Practice Area:
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26. Carolyn Taylor
Title: Partner
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1992
College: Colorado College, B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
Membership: • Defense Research Institute • American Inns of Court

27. Kristina M. Pfeifer
Title: Associate
Law School: University of San Diego, J.D., 2004
College: San Diego State University, B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, with honors, 1999
Admitted: University of San Diego, J.D., 2004
Practice Area:
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28. Gerald P. Schneeweis
Title: Partner
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981
College: St. Mary's College, B.A., 1976
Admitted: Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Cyber; Privacy & Data Security; Environmental Law; Federal Civil Rights and Government Liability; Life Sciences; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Toxic Tort; Trademark & Copyright
Membership: • Association of Business Trial Lawyers • Defense Research Institute, Drugs and Devices Section • San Diego County Bar Association • American Bar Association - Litigation and IP Sections

29. Quelie M. Saechao
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: University of California, Davis, B.A., 1999
Admitted: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Life Sciences; Products Liability
Membership:

30. Peter J. Lucca, Jr.
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: Rutgers School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Rutgers School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Products Liability; Aviation & Marine Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: