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Norman Pine

Pine Tillett Pine LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2013
  • Recognized in:
    Appellate Practice
  • Law School:
    University of California Berkeley
  • Website:
    http://www.pineappeals.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (818) 379.9710
  • E-mail:
    npine@pineappeals.com
  • Location:
    14156 Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 200
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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Norman Pine, a Certified Appellate Law Specialist (State Bar, CBLS), has been singled out by CAALA (2003: “Appellate Lawyer of the Year"), CELA (Joe Posner Award), and the Daily Journal (“Top Employment Lawyers in California” 2009, 2011–2018, inclusive). For the past ten years he has been one of only a handful of appellate lawyers to make the “Top 100" Southern California Super Lawyers list (2009–2019, inclusive), and he has consistently been listed in Southern California Super Lawyers (Appellate Law). He was recognized in Appellate Law by Best Lawyers in America (2012–2019, inclusive). He has been a frequent speaker (CEB, CAALA, CAOC and CELA, and NELA). Experience and creativity make him highly sought after to handle multi-million dollar appeals. He attended Boalt Hall (Note and Comment Editor, California Law Review). AV-rated (Preeminent), he has written and lectured extensively on appellate and employment law topics. Before forming his own firm, he worked at major firms (both plaintiff and defense).
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Norman Pine, a Certified Appellate Law Specialist (State Bar, CBLS), has been singled out by CAALA (2003: “Appellate Lawyer of the Year"), CELA (Joe Posner Award), and the Daily Journal (“Top Employment Lawyers in California” 2009, 2011–2018, inclusive). For the past ten years he has been one of only a handful of appellate lawyers to make the “Top 100" Southern California Super Lawyers list (2009–2019, inclusive), and he has consistently been listed in Southern California Super Lawyers (Appellate Law). He was recognized in Appellate Law by Best Lawyers in America (2012–2019, inclusive). He has been a frequent speaker (CEB, CAALA, CAOC and CELA, and NELA). Experience and creativity make him highly sought after to handle multi-million dollar appeals. He attended Boalt Hall (Note and Comment Editor, California Law Review). AV-rated (Preeminent), he has written and lectured extensively on appellate and employment law topics. Before forming his own firm, he worked at major firms (both plaintiff and defense).
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Education:

  • University of California Berkeley , J.D., graduated 1975
  • University of California Los Angeles, BA, graduated 1971

Bar Admissions:

  • California, The State Bar of California
 

Court Admissions:

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Central District of California
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona

Affiliations:

  • Appellate Courts Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association - Member
  • California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) - Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) - Member
  • Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) - Board of Governors member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Appellate Practice
 

Awards:

  • Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent rating (since 1994)
  • "Street Fighter of the Year Award" Nominee, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 2015
  • Presidential Award of Merit, "In appreciation of his tireless efforts on SB 383 to craft a solution to demurrer abuse," Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 2015
  • Named to the Southern California Super Lawyers (Appellate) list, 2004–2019, inclusive
  • University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) J.D. Degree: June 1975; Note and Comment Editor, California Law Review; Moot Court Advisory Program.
  • University of California at Los Angeles B.A. Degree (Summa Cum Laude): June 1971; Phi Beta Kappa; Dean's List (four years); Education Abroad - University of Sussex, England: 1970
  • Named to the "Top Employment Lawyers in the State of California" list, Daily Journal (Los Angeles), 2009, 2011–2018, inclusive
  • Named to the "Top 100" Southern California Super Lawyers (Appellate) list, 2009–2019, inclusive
  • Appellate Lawyer of the Year Award, Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 2003
  • Named to the Best Lawyers in America (Appellate) list, 2012–2019, inclusive
  • Joe Posner Award (co-winner with Beverly Pine), "in recognition of your continuous dedication to the advancement and protection of employee rights," California Employment Lawyers Association (CAALA), 2008
 

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Pine Tillett Pine LLP
http://www.pineappeals.com
 
Headquarters
14156 Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 379.9710

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Lawyer Case History

United States Supreme Court

  • Hertz Corp. v. Friend (2010) 559 U.S. 77

California Supreme Court

  • Williams v. Chino Valley Indep. Fire Dist. (2015) 61 Cal.4th 97
  • Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. (2014) 59 Cal.4th 407
  • Harris v. City of Santa Monica (2013) 56 Cal.4th 203
  • Roby v. McKesson Corp. (2009) 47 Cal.4th 686
  • Rico v. Mitsubishi (2007) 42 Cal.4th 807
  • Green v. State of California (2007) 42 Cal.4th 254
  • MW Erectors v. Neiderhauser Ornamental & Metal Works Co. (2005) 36 Cal.4th 412
  • Johnson v. Ford Motor Co. (2005) 35 Cal.4th 1191 (Amicus Curiae)
  • Little v. Auto Stiegler, Inc. (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1064 (Amicus Curiae)
  • White v. Ultramar (1999) 21 Cal.4th 563 (Amicus Curiae)

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (published decisions only)

  • Carpinteria Valley Farms, Ltd. v. County of Santa Barbara (9th Cir. 2003) 344 F.3d 822

California Court of Appeal (published decisions only)

  • J.W. v. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (2018) 29 Cal.App.5th 1142
  • Zissler v. Saville (2018) 29 Cal.App.5th 630
  • B.B. v. County of Los Angeles (2018) 25 Cal.App.5th 115, review granted Oct. 10, 2018
  • Caldera v. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (2018) 25 Cal.App.5th 31
  • Meeks v. Autozone, Inc. (2018) 24 Cal.App.5th 855
  • Padron v. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. (2017) 16 Cal.App.5th 1246
  • Lopez v. Watchtower Bible & Tract Soc’y of New York, Inc. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 566
  • Ventura v. ABM Industries, Inc. (2012) 212 Cal.App.4th 258
  • Fuentes v. Autozone, Inc. (2012) 200 Cal.App.4th 1221
  • Areso v. Carmax, Inc. (2011) 195 Cal.App.4th 996
  • Boston v. Penny Lane Centers, Inc. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 936
  • McGee v. Tocoemas Federal Credit Union (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th  1351
  • Fitz-Gerald v. SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (2007) 155 Cal.App.4th 411
  • Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 9941
  • Butler v. The Vons Companies, Inc. (2006) 140 Cal.App.4th 943
  • Hope v. State of California, Dept. Of Youth Authority (2005) 134 Cal.App.4th 577
  • Felgenhauer v. Soni (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 445
  • Herr v. Nestle USA (2003) 109 Cal.App.4th 779
  • Romo v. Y-3 Holdings, Inc. (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 115
  • Swenson v. County of Los Angeles (1999), formerly published at 75 Cal.App.4th 889
  • Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 1236
  • Maxwell v. Beverly Enterprises-California, Inc. (1998), previously published at 64 Cal.App.4th 231
 
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