Lawyer Profile

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
Phone:

(818) 340.1950
E-mail:

gerald@benedonserlin.com
Languages:

English
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.

Lawyer Bio

GERALD M. SERLIN, born Los Angeles, California.

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).

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

Additional Information:

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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Benedon & Serlin, LLP

http://www.benedonserlin.com

Headquarters

22708 Mariano Street

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

(818) 340.1950

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