News
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Hughes Appointed President of San Diego Chapter of ABOTA
January 12, 2023
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Wilson Elser Announces 28 New Partners
January 11, 2023
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Awards Wilson Elser 7 Tier 1, 2 and 3 National Rankings and 52 Metropolitan Rankings for 2023 "Best Law Firms"
November 8, 2022
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Wilson Elser Achieves Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus
October 18, 2022
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Harrison and Dorman Win 12-0 Verdict in Dental Malpractice Suit
September 13, 2022
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Wilson Elser Ranks in Top Third of Law360 Glass Ceiling Report
Law360
August 30, 2022
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Law360 Reports on Lex Machina’s Tort Litigation Report, Placing Wilson Elser First in Tort Defense over the Past Five Years
Law360
August 30, 2022
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Best Lawyers in America 2023 Includes 69 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 24 Offices
August 18, 2022
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Wilson Elser Participating in Mansfield 6.0 Certification Process
August 17, 2022
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BTI: Wilson Elser among “Best of the Best” in Cultivating Women’s Highest Job Satisfaction
August 10, 2022
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Wilson Elser a BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister for 2022
July 28, 2022
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Golub and Angelopoulos Succeed in Motion for Terminating Sanctions
July 22, 2022
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Harrison, Hurwitz and Lee Secure Defense Verdict Against $3.5 Million Demand
June 13, 2022
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Kearns and Kustic Affirm Prevail before Ninth Circuit in Airline Discrimination Case
June 10, 2022
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Hughes and Cole Secure Jury Defense Verdict Against $12 Million Demand in Premises Security Incident
May 18, 2022
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BTI Consulting Group Names Wilson Elser a BTI Midsize Client Service Master
April 29, 2022
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Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future
March 24, 2022
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Harrison Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 20, 2021
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Best Lawyers in America 2022 Includes 44 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 18 Offices
August 19, 2021
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65 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2022
August 19, 2021
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Law360 Ranks Wilson Elser 45th Largest U.S. Law Firm
July 30, 2021
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Wilson Elser to Participate in Mansfield 5.0 Certification Process
July 14, 2021
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Kearns and Kustic Secure Dismissal and Judgment in Favor of National Airline Client
May 4, 2021
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Four Named to 2021 San Diego, CA Super Lawyers Lists
April 15, 2021
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McCloskey, Monks and Bruff Obtain Investigation Termination and Declination of Enforcement Action from the SEC
January 29, 2021
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U.S. News & Best Lawyers Again Awards Wilson Elser’s Insurance Law Practice a Tier One Ranking Among 2021 "Best Law Firms"
November 5, 2020
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Business Insurance 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards Names Wilson Elser’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice “Legal Team of the Year”
September 11, 2020
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Best Lawyers in America 2021 Includes 42 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 19 Offices
August 20, 2020
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Four Wilson Elser Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
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70 Wilson Elser Attorneys Named to Inaugural Edition of “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 20, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named First Law Firm on ADA Website Compliance Legal Panel
August 6, 2020
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Kearns and Hoynacki Secure Appellate Victory in Legalign Global Aviation/ Bad-Faith Case
July 13, 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Katt, Kearns and Geary Aviation Matter, Cementing Precedential Ninth Circuit Victory
July 8, 2020
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Standing Together
June 5, 2020
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Hughes and Van Nort Sustain Summary Judgment on Appeal in Favor of Insurer in Bad Faith Suit
May 21, 2020
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Katz Selected as Lawyer of the Week by HospitalityLawyer.com
May 6, 2020
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Katt, Kearns, Sweeney and Geary Obtain Dismissal of Products Liability Cases in Utah and California Involving Utah Plane Crash
April 30, 2020
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Business Insurance Quotes McCloskey on COVID-19 Illness: Investors’ Right to Disclosure versus Individual Privacy Rights
April 23, 2020
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Wilson Elser Featured in HospitalityLawyer.com’s “Law Firm of the Week Spotlight”
February 28, 2020
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Wilson Elser Named as Finalist in Business Insurance’s 2020 U.S. Insurance Awards
February 14, 2020
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Wilson Elser and MindMeld Studios Produce Videos Approved for Human Trafficking State Mandatory Training
January 30, 2020
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U.S. News: Best Lawyers Names Wilson Elser to 2020 "Best Law Firms"
November 1, 2019
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Katt, Kearns and Geary Secure Major Ninth Circuit Victory in Aviation Matter
October 9, 2019
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Golub and Nguyen Succeed in Extricating Client via Motion for Summary Judgment
September 26, 2019
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Important Announcement for all Employers in California
September 12, 2019
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Best Lawyers™ in America 2020 Includes 38 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2019
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Kearns, Katt and Crochet Force Dismissal in Case of Helicopter vs. Horse (and Cow!)
July 12, 2019
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Kearns and Hoynacki Obtain Summary Judgment One Month from Trial after Two-Year Litigation
July 10, 2019
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Katz Accepts California Restaurant Association Allied Member of the Year Award on Behalf of Wilson Elser
May 31, 2019
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Beth Golub Joins Wilson Elser’s San Diego Office as Partner
May 7, 2019
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Hoynacki Elected to Board of San Diego Defense Lawyers, Kearns Past President
February 5, 2019
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Wilson Elser Promotes 19 to Nonequity Partner
January 31, 2019
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Katz-Joffe-Kaplan Judgment Settles Legality and Use of Surcharges by California Restaurants
January 30, 2019
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Kearns and Hoynacki Halt Bad Faith Case in Collaboration with Legalign Global Partner DAC Beachcroft
December 28, 2018
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Harrison and Hoynacki Obtain Defense Verdict for Periodontist in Malpractice Case
December 13, 2018
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Kearns and Hoynacki Obtain Summary Judgment in Endoscopy Malpractice Case
November 29, 2018
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2019 “Best Law Firms” List
November 5, 2018
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McCloskey and Ready Prevail at Bench Trial After Close of Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
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Best Lawyers in America 2019 Includes 35 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 16 Offices
August 15, 2018
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Aveni Prevails at Bench Trial in Complex Derivative Suit
May 24, 2018
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McCloskey, Aveni & Ready Obtain Defense Verdict in Complex Shareholder Dispute
February 23, 2018
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Kearns Named President of San Diego Defense Lawyers Association
February 5, 2018
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A Q&A with Dan McMahon
December 12, 2017
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Hotel News Now Quotes Katz on Oregon’s New Scheduling Law
September 1, 2017
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 30 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 15 Offices to its 2018 List
August 15, 2017
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National Law Firm Wilson Elser Relocates San Diego Office
June 1, 2017
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Hagen and Van Nort Take Defense Verdict in Construction Defect Case
May 15, 2017
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Katz Receives California State Board of Equalization Certificate of Appreciation
May 3, 2017
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Kearns: Precedential CA Decision Related to Anti-SLAPP Law
March 6, 2017
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Harrison Elevated to Diplomate Rank by the American Board of Trial Advocates
January 26, 2017
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McCloskey Elected to San Diego Military Advisory Council’s Board of Directors
January 10, 2017
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Clifford Obtains Defense Verdict in California Pub Accident
December 5, 2016
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2017 “Best Law Firms” List
November 1, 2016
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Bruno Katz Elected to Board, SD Chapter of the CA Restaurant Association
July 26, 2016
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 22 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 12 Offices to its 2017 List
August 15, 2016
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Wilson Elser Sponsors Diversity Networking Reception at the ABA Mid-Year Meeting
March 25, 2016
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Harrison and Van Nort Obtain Defense Verdict for Surgeon in Dental Malpractice Case
March 23, 2016
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2016 “Best Law Firms” List
November 2, 2015
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Wilson Elser Celebrates National Diversity Week with Firmwide Diversity & Inclusion Day
October 9, 2015
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Best Lawyers in America© Names 19 Wilson Elser Attorneys Representing 11 Offices to its 2016 List
August 17, 2015
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Hughes Demonstrate Efficient Case Management; Court Dismisses Appeal
July 28, 2015
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Kearns Argues a Case of First Impression before the Federal Circuit and Prevails in Precedential Opinion Interpreting the America Invents Act
June 1, 2015
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Evan Kleiman, Host of LA Radio’s Good Food, Interviews Bruno Katz on Tipping
May 2, 2015
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Patrick Kearns Named to San Diego Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2015
April 30, 2015
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Harrison and Kearns Team Vindicate Attorney Client
April 7, 2015
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Katz Prevails on Forum non Conveniens Motion Dismissing Personal Injury Case
March 24, 2015
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Hughes Obtained Dismissal after Rare Granting of Motion for Terminating Sanctions
March 9, 2015
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Wilson Elser Promotes Nine Attorneys to Partner
February 17, 2015
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Patrick J. Kearns Appointed Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Legal Ethics Committee
January 16, 2015
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Mike McCloskey Receives Director of the Year Award For Service to Corporate Directors Forum
November 21, 2014
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Agenda Asks Mike McCloskey “Is SEC Schmoozing a New Board Duty?”
November 14, 2014
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2015 “Best Law Firms” List
November 5, 2014
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Bruno W. Katz Selected as Staff Judge Advocate for Commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command
October 21, 2014
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Harrison and Kearns Obtain Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Case; Court of Appeal Rules Plaintiffs' Expert Unqualified
September 3, 2014
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Veteran Securities Attorney Michael McCloskey Joins Wilson Elser’s San Diego Office
May 7, 2014
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Harrison and Kearns Successfully Defend Judgment on Appeal before the Ninth Circuit
April 4, 2014
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Harrison and Van Nort Obtain Summary Judgment, Arguing Plaintiffs Had No Evidence That Any Act or Omission by Insured Law Firm Fell Below Standard of Care
March 31, 2014
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DRI’s The Voice Features Patrick Kearns in the Leader Spotlight
April 25, 2014
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Kearns Named to Board of Directors of Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
March 6, 2014
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Harrison and Kearns Obtain Judgment on the Pleadings in Legal Malpractice Action
February 28, 2014
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Law360 Quotes Bruno Katz in Article about Company Handbook Items Drawing NLRB Scrutiny
January 27, 2014
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Patrick Kearns Named Vice Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Legal Ethics Committee
January 26, 2014
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Patrick Kearns Elected to the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors
January 20, 2014
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Patrick Kearns Moderates Panel at Annual San Diego Bar Ethics Program
January 9, 2014
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Harrison and Kearns Obtain Summary Judgment in Major False Patent Marking Case
December 23, 2013
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DRI Features Case Win by Harrison and Kearns in The Voice
December 18, 2013
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names Wilson Elser to its 2014 “Best Law Firms” List
November 1, 2013
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San Diego Litigation Team Wins Motion to Prevail in Legal Malpractice Case
July 25, 2013
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Katz Obtains Defense Verdict after Five Day Trial
July 16, 2013
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Harrison Elected to Executive Council of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
June 26, 2013
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Patrick Kearns Named Program Chair for 2014 DRI Medical Liability Seminar
May 2, 2013
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Legal Insights Publishes Two Articles by Wilson Elser Partners
April 25, 2013
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Wilson Elser Partners Named 2013 Top Lawyers in San Diego
March 18, 2013
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Trial Attorney Peter Hughes Joins Wilson Elser’s San Diego Office
February 26, 2013
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Bruno Katz Named to New Leadership Role with the U.S. Navy Reserves
December 26, 2012
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DRI Newsletter Features Case Won by Harrison and Kearns
November 29, 2012
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Bob Harrison and Patrick Kearns Obtain Defense Verdict in Multi-Million Dollar Product Liability Case
August 10, 2012
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Partner Patrick Kelly Elected President of the State Bar of California
August 1, 2012
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Patrick Kearns Appointed Vice-Chair of 2013 DRI Medical Liability and Health-Care Law Seminar
March 26, 2012
Patrick Kearns has been selected as the vice-chair of the Defense Research Institute's (DRI) 2013 Medical Liability & Health Care Law Seminar, which will take place on March 14-15, 2013 in Miami.
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Patrick Kearns Authors Article for San Diego County Bar Association Publication
March 14, 2012
Patrick Kearns authored an article entitled, "Candor to the Courts is Serious Business" that was published in the February 2012 edition of the San Diego County Bar Association's monthly publication, Bar Report. -
Patrick Kearns Named Marketing Chair of DRI’s Medical Liability & Health Care Law Seminar
January 24, 2012
Patrick Kearn named marketing chair of DRI's Medical Liability & Health Care Law Seminar. -
Bob Harrison Named to San Diego Daily Transcript's List of Top Attorneys
July 25, 2011
Robert W. Harrison has been named to the San Diego Daily Transcript's list of "Top Attorneys in San Diego" in the insurance category. This is the second year that he has been included in this prestigious list. -
Stanley Calvert Wins Motion for Summary Judgment in Professional Malpractice Case
June 22, 2011
Stanley Calvert won a motion for summary judgment in a professional malpractice case in which Wilson Elser represented an agent/broker who recommended and implemented investment vehicles that were bundled in a benefits plan for the plaintiffs, a physician and his medical group.
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San Diego Team Gets Dismissal in Action Involving Construction Defect
March 14, 2011
John R. Clifford and Allison L. Jones obtained a voluntary dismissal of a construction defect action involving a high rise condominium project in San Diego. -
Bruno Katz to Speak on Current Issues in Labor Law and Union Activity
March 4, 2011
Bruno Katz will speak at the WageWatch Breakfast Meeting to be held March 31st in Las Vegas. -
Clifford and Cumba Win Dismissal of Product Suit in Scooter Accident
March 4, 2011
John R. Clifford and Deborah A. Cumba obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a wrongful death product liability action at the outset of litigation. The product involved was a motorized scooter distributed by Wilson Elser’s client. -
Kearns Speaks on Ethics in the Legal Profession
February 28, 2011
Associate Patrick Kearns presented a session entitled, "Ethics in the Legal Profession: The Rules You Need to Know," to the San Diego Paralegal Society.
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Wilson Elser Presents CLE Seminar on Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
February 25, 2011
The presentation focused on the primary sources of bias and discrimination in the legal profession, the pertinent legal framework currently in place to limit and prohibit bias and discrimination, and strategies for elimination of such bias.
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Bruno Katz to Speak at Hospitality Law Conference
February 8, 2011
On February 10, 2011, partner Bruno W. Katz will speak at the 2011 Annual Hospitality Law Conference on the subject "Taking the Road Less Traveled: Recent Court Decisions, Wage and Hour and Arbitration." -
Harrison and Kearns Win Defense Verdict for Exercise Machine Clients
December 15, 2010
Robert W. Harrison (Partner-San Diego) and Patrick J. Kearns (Associate-San Diego) obtained defense verdicts in favor of a major exercise machine manufacturer and one of it’s distributors in a breach of contract/intent to induce breach case following a six day jury trial in the San Diego County Superior Court. -
San Diego Partner Bruno Katz honored by Judge Advocates Association
May 14, 2010
Bruno W. Katz (Partner-San Diego) has been selected as the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney for the United States Navy Reserve for 2010. Annually, the Judge Advocates Association recognizes outstanding achievements of career attorneys serving as Judge Advocates. -
Katz honored by Judge Advocates Association
May 11, 2010
Bruno W. Katz (Partner-San Diego) has been selected as the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney for the United States Navy Reserve for 2010. Annually, the Judge Advocates Association recognizes outstanding achievements of career attorneys serving as Judge Advocates.