Steven W. Sedach

Steven W. Sedach is Of Counsel in the Los Angeles office of Murchison & Cumming, LLP, bringing nearly four decades of legal experience to his practice. Steven has handled over 700 cases in California state and federal courts throughout his career, including the U.S. District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts. His practice covers a wide range of legal areas, including premises liability, construction litigation, product liability, contracts, general negligence, and government tort liability.

Steven's diverse clientele includes governmental entities, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and sole proprietors. In construction litigation, he defended developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in high-stakes matters. He has tried numerous cases in Superior Court, before the American Arbitration Association, and in private arbitration. Steven's expertise extends to mediation and settlement conferences, having successfully resolved cases in over 1,000 such proceedings.

From the outset of his career, Steven was retained by major insurance carriers and public entities, gaining significant experience in managing high volumes of cases. His leadership skills and ability to build strong client relationships led him to play a key role in supervising teams of attorneys. These qualities eventually drove him to establish his own firm, where he provides strategic counsel to clients, including one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies and a global specialty insurance provider, while overseeing all aspects of litigation and firm operations.

Outside of the office, Steven spends his free time sport fishing. His hobby reflects the same meticulous preparation and attention to detail that he brings to his legal practice, demonstrating his commitment to thoroughness and achieving success in all his endeavors.