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Gerald M. Serlin

Benedon & Serlin, LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2016
  • Recognized in:
    Appellate Practice
  • Law School:
    University of Southern California
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://benedonserlin.com/atto...
  • Website:
    http://www.benedonserlin.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (818) 340.1950
  • E-mail:
    gerald@benedonserlin.com
  • Languages:
    English, French
  • Location:
    22708 Mariano Street
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

GERALD M. SERLIN, born Los Angeles, California.

Education: University of California, Berkeley (B.A., History High Honors 1980; B.A., Political Economy Honors 1980); University of Southern California (J.D., 1985). Member, University of Southern California Law Review.

Admitted to: California State Bar; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits; U.S. District Courts in California.

Judicial Clerkship: Research Attorney to Acting Presiding Justice Robert E. Rickles (Dec.) (1985-1986) and Associate Justice John H. Hews (Dec.) (1987), California Court of Appeal.

Professional Experience: Associate, Horvitz & Levy (1990-1993); Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren (1987-1990).

Member: Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; California Court of Appeal Settlement Officer; Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Recipient: Southern California Super Lawyer, in Appellate Law, 2004-2019; Best Lawyers in America, in Appellate Law, 2016-2019, U.S. News & World Report -- Best Lawyers; Appellate Lawyer of the Year, 2018 -- USA, Lawyer Monthly; Attorney of the Year -- California 2017, Corporate Vision Magazine; 2016 CLAY Award (Daily Journal and California Lawyer) Attorney of the Year for Extraordinary Achievement in Appellate Practice; Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles -- Nominee for 2009 Appellate Lawyer of the Year; Martindale-Hubbell AV rated.

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GERALD M. SERLIN, born Los Angeles, California.

Education: University of California, Berkeley (B.A., History High Honors 1980; B.A., Political Economy Honors 1980); University of Southern California (J.D., 1985). Member, University of Southern California Law Review.

Admitted to: California State Bar; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits; U.S. District Courts in California.

Judicial Clerkship: Research Attorney to Acting Presiding Justice Robert E. Rickles (Dec.) (1985-1986) and Associate Justice John H. Hews (Dec.) (1987), California Court of Appeal.

Professional Experience: Associate, Horvitz & Levy (1990-1993); Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren (1987-1990).

Member: Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization; California Court of Appeal Settlement Officer; Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Recipient: Southern California Super Lawyer, in Appellate Law, 2004-2019; Best Lawyers in America, in Appellate Law, 2016-2019, U.S. News & World Report -- Best Lawyers; Appellate Lawyer of the Year, 2018 -- USA, Lawyer Monthly; Attorney of the Year -- California 2017, Corporate Vision Magazine; 2016 CLAY Award (Daily Journal and California Lawyer) Attorney of the Year for Extraordinary Achievement in Appellate Practice; Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles -- Nominee for 2009 Appellate Lawyer of the Year; Martindale-Hubbell AV rated.

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Education:

  • University of Southern California , Juris Doctorate, graduated 1985
  • University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, History High Honors; Political Economy Honors, graduated 1980

Bar Admissions:

  • California, 1985
 

Court Admissions:

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • United States District Courts in California
  • California State Bar

Affiliations:

  • State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization - Certified Specialist, Appellate Law
  • California Court of Appeal - Settlement Officer
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles - Member
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association - Member
  • San Fernando Valley Bar Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Appellate Practice
 

Awards:

  • U.S. News & World Report -- Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America, in Appellate Law, 2016-2019
  • Southern California Super Lawyer, in Appellate Law, 2004-2019.
  • Appellate Lawyer of the Year, 2018 -- USA, Lawyer Monthly
  • Attorney of the Year -- California 2017, Corporate Vision Magazine
  • 2016 CLAY Award (Daily Journal and California Lawyer) Attorney of the Year for Extraordinary Achievement in Appellate Practice
  • Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles, Nominee for 2009 Appellate Lawyer of the Year
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV rated

State Clerkships:

  • California - Court of Appeals

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Benedon & Serlin, LLP
Benedon & Serlin, LLP specializes in all aspects of civil appellate litigation and substantive trial motions. We appear in both the state and federal appellate and supreme courts. Both firm members have been certified as appellate law specialists by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Our firm and both members are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and both firm members have been Southern California Super Lawyers, in appellate law, from 2004 to the present. In addition, our firm has been recognized for professional achievement in the area of appellate law, and in 2019 received a Tier 1 national and regional ranking for its Appellate Practice by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." We have extensive experience in preparing appeals and writs. When contacted by a potential client, we conduct a preliminary evaluation of the matter and determine the likelihood of success on appeal. Should the client elect to proceed, we conduct all necessary research, prepare all required briefs, present oral argument to the court, and seek or oppose further review in the California Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court. While the matter is pending, we participate in any ongoing settlement negotiations. Additionally, we assist trial counsel to prepare or oppose substantive trial motions, such as motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, new trial motions, and motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. By participating in these earlier stages of litigation, we can help trial counsel preserve issues for appeal, particularly those of first impression or extreme complexity.
 

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22708 Mariano Street

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