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Kenneth M. Fitzgerald is a highly experienced trial lawyer, practicing business litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial cases and intellectual property disputes. Before joining the firm, Mr. Fitzgerald was a partner at Latham & Watkins, where he successfully tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. Fitzgerald has handled a wide variety of commercial litigation matters involving contracts, business torts, trademarks, trade dress, cop...

Christopher W. Olmsted is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher W. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher W. Olmsted since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher W. Olmsted is held by other ...

Jeff is the Managing Partner and Chief Legal Officer of Allen Matkins, an AmLaw 200 law firm with over 270 attorneys. In his role, he oversees the strategic growth and direction of the firm and management of all aspects of the firm's operations. In addition to his other management responsibilities, Jeff serves as the firm's Chief Legal Officer, chairs the firm’s Compensation and Partner Selection Committees, is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and helped establish an...

Steve Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Steve practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Moore since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steve Moore is held by other lawyers.

Steven Cologne was elected Managing Partner of the Firm in 2016. He devotes his practice to complex Tort and Commercial litigation in State and Federal Courts. In 2020, Mr. Cologne achieved the distinction of being certified as a Fellow in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) effective May 2020. On May 4, 2020, he was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia. Mr. Cologne joined Higgs Fletcher & Mack in 1999 after previously enjoying 15 years as an associate, partner ...

Debra represents municipalities, special districts, developers, and bondholders in connection with public finance issues, including out-of-court restructuring of community facilities districts and assessment district bonds, refunding/refinancing of public bonds, the purchase and sale of defaulted public securities, and the use of Chapter 9 proceedings to restructure public securities. She regularly handles issues involving adequate disclosure, indentures, fiscal agent agreements, and rate met...

Jim Brown is a trial attorney with James Matthew Brown APLC in San Diego, California. His practice is focused on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , including catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims . Jim represents individuals and families facing serious injuries caused by negligence, and he is frequently contacted by other attorneys to assist with complex litigation matters and cases prepared for trial. Jim approaches every case with detailed preparation, strategic case developm...

Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr. is a founding partner of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire. He specializes in plaintiffs' litigation with an emphasis in business disputes, condemnation, and major injury cases. A tenacious litigator, Bartolotta is recognized annually by Woodward/White as one of the Best Lawyers in America -- a recognition he's received every year since 1987. "There's really no secret about what I do," he says, "I really do care for my clients; each case gets a piece of my soul." Bartolot...

Michael Neil, a trial lawyer and senior partner of the firm, specializes in civil litigation with emphasis in personal injury, professional liability, products liability, as well as business litigation. Mr. Neil has tried over 140 Superior Court cases to jury verdict. He is a past Secretary/Treasurer and the current President of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. Mr. Neil is a past President of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and holds the rank of Diplomat...

Adrienne L. Conrad is a principal in the San Diego, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has practiced labor and employment law for more than 20 years. An experienced trial lawyer, Adrienne is a member of the firm’s Trial group, having first-chaired jury trials, arbitrations, and state civil rights administrative hearings on behalf of employers. Adrienne's practice covers the spectrum of employment litigation. She handles both state and federal claims involving race, age, disabi...