Recent Notable Cases

State v. Hersel – Defense attorney Ron Bamieh (Client allegedly paid High School students to yell profanities, spit and slap his face. Hersel admitted paying teenage boys to physically and verbally abuse him, but denied there was anything sexual about it. Ventura County prosecutors said jurors deliberated less than an hour on Tuesday before finding Hersel not guilty on four counts of annoying and molesting a child. (Mr. Hersel was my client).

People v. Andrew Gallo (Defendant killed California Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart along with 2 other passengers and he severly injured another individual as a result of a DWI).

State of Arizona v. Douglas Grant – Defense Attorney Mel Mc Donald (client allegedly killed wife by having her overdose on Ambien Meds)

State of New Jersey v. Jason Williams – Prosecutor Katharine Errickson (Ex NBA star shot and killed limo driver)

State of Idaho v. Richard “Dick” Phillips – Defense Attorney Michael Molfetta (Mr. Phillips was accused of numerous counts of sex w/underage girls & providing alcohol and was acquitted of all charges).

People v. Kim Cano – Defense Attorney Angelyn Gates (Ms. Cano allegedly shot and killed her CHP husband due to jealously that he was having an affair).

Catherine Bosley v. Larry Flynt & LFP INC. Defense Attorney Jeffrey Manna (defendant allegedly printed nude photos without Mrs. Bosley’s consent, also copyright claim).

Other Cases

Counsel	Trial Status	Services Rendered
Vallejo Unified School District [Littler Mendelson law firm] Discrimination case	Case settled	Mock trial; two focus groups
Colorspot Nurseries Harassment/ Retaliation/ Sexual Abuse case	Case settled	Theme development; case analysis; case strategies; psychological consultation
Department of Justice Discrimination/ Harassment/ Retaliation/ Wrongful Termination case	Case settled	Case analysis; psychological consultation; theme development; case strategies; witness preparation; opening and closing statement design
Washington Mutual Bank Discrimination/ Harassment/ Wrongful Termination case	Defense verdict	Full comprehensive trial and jury consulting services
King Drew Medical Center Age and Race Discrimination/ Harassment/ Retaliation/ Breach of Contract case	Defense verdict	Case analysis; case consultation; post-trial interviews; investigation; declaration signing; assisted with appeal writing
Arco Oil Corporation Personal Injury/ Bad Business Practices/ Bad Faith case	Defense verdict Case settled after jury selection	Case consultation; juror profiles and jury selection; case analysis; theme development, etc.
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Personal Injury/ Bad Faith case	Defense verdict	Full comprehensive trial and jury consulting services
State Farm Insurance Bad Faith/ Bad Business Practices/ Personal Injury case	Defense verdict	Theme development; opening and closing statement design; case analysis
Republic Western Insurance Co. Wrongful Death/ Catastrophic Injuries/ Personal Injury case	Case settled	Three focus groups; case consultation; case analysis; theme development; witness preparation
Hewlett Packard Product Liability/ Bad Business Practices case	Class Action status, ongoing	Three focus groups; case analysis; case consultation
American Airlines Alleged discrimination/ wrongful termination, retaliation	Case dismissed	Case consultation; case analysis; theme development; focus group, psychological research.
Pasadena Mayor Michael Holden Trial Alleged Misappropriating Funds/ Concealing Information/ Unlawful Sexual Acts case	Defense verdict	Case analysis; case consultation; theme development; juror profiles
State of Florida vs. Reverend Henry Lyons Fraud/ Misappropriating Funds/ Concealing Information/ Embezzlement/ Money Laundering case	Defense verdict	Jury research; venue analysis; juror profiles and jury selection; opening and closing statement design; witness preparation; theme development, etc.
Operation Casablanca Criminal drug cartel case Extortion/ Murder/ Money Laundering case	Defense verdict	Jury selection; theme development; witness preparation; case analysis; opening and closing statement design, etc.
Ron Rudin Murder Trial Murder for hire case	Defense verdict	Case consultation; case analysis; juror profiles and jury selection; theme development