Kasey C. Townsend Nominated to Association of Defense Counsel Board of Directors

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San Francisco Partner-in-Charge Kasey C. Townsend has been nominated to a two year term on the Board of Directors of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada.

Ms. Townsend handles general litigation including construction defect and injury, employment law, premises and auto liability, and habitability. She has extensive experience in all phases of litigation including Mediation, Arbitration and Trial. Ms. Townsend is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Murchison & Cumming Names Four New Partners and One New Associate Partner

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Todd A. Chamberlain, Steven J. McEvoy, Mary C. Trinh, and Bryan J. Ure have been named Partners and James N. Kahn an Associate Partner. “We are very happy to welcome Mary, Steven, Todd and Bryan as Partners in the firm and James as an Associate Partner,” said Managing Partner Dan L. Longo. “We look forward to their contributions to the firm and service to our clients for many years to come.”

Mr. Chamberlain is based in the Los Angeles office and focuses his practice on representing insurers in connection with coverage issues arising out of construction defect and product liability matters, commercial liability, carrier v. carrier contribution actions, disputes involving Cumis counsel and prosecuting and defending declaratory relief actions. Mr. Chamberlain also provides advice in risk management and has represented numerous insurers in high exposure mediations and arbitrations.

Mr. McEvoy is based in the Los Angeles office and focuses his practice in the areas of transportation law, product liability, toxic tort and general liability defense. He specializes in the handling of matters involving bus and motor coach roll-over accidents with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Mr. McEvoy was recently named a “Southern California Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine. Only 2.5% of lawyers are named to the list, which consists of lawyers 40 years old and younger or practicing 10 years or less.

Ms. Trinh is based in the Los Angeles office and specializes in the area of medical malpractice, and has achieved successful results in the defense of physicians, healthcare facilities and outpatient surgical centers. Her other areas of practice include general liability matters, landlord-tenant habitability claims, and skilled nursing facilities. Ms. Trinh has defended and obtained favorable outcomes for a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and property owners.

Mr. Ure is based in the Las Vegas office and is experienced in all phases of litigation involving a diverse mix of matters. A significant part of his practice focuses upon cases deemed as complex litigation or with high damages exposure. In addition to providing litigation defense, Mr. Ure values offering practical solutions and advice to his clients aimed at reducing liability and risk. In recognition of his experience and efforts, Mr. Ure has been recognized by Nevada Business Magazine as a Legal Elite top attorney for the second consecutive year.

Mr. Kahn is based in the Los Angeles office and focuses his practice on general liability, product defect and premises liability defense. He is experienced in handling a wide array of personal injury matters, public entity defense, business/commercial litigation, and intellectual property. Mr. Kahn has produced significant results for large companies as well as small businesses and individual proprietors. Mr. Kahn enjoys problem solving and provides an aggressive yet straightforward approach to defending his clients.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Michael J. Nunez appointed to pro-tempore panel and small-claims pro-tempore panel

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Senior Partner, and Las Vegas Partner-in-Charge, Michael J. Nunez has been appointed to the pro-tempore panel and small-claims pro-tempore panel by the Las Vegas County Commissioners for a two year term beginning January 1, 2017. During his two year term Mr. Nunez will preside over various types of matters including civil claims, personal injury claims, contract claims and statutory claims as well as arraignment and bail setting matters in criminal court on an as-needed basis.

Four from Murchison & Cumming Named Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Senior Associates Abraham Berger and Mary C. Trinh and Associates Kelsey L. Maxwell and Georgiana A. Nikias have been selected to the 2016 Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine. Attorneys and judges from the San Gabriel Valley and metropolitan Los Angeles area cast votes for the lawyers who, according to their peers, are among the best in their practice specialties.

Mr. Berger focuses his practice on Construction Defect litigation, but is also involved in the General and Products Liability and Business Litigation Groups. He also has extensive experience representing clients in complex matters in Federal and State courts throughout the State of California where he has obtained favorable outcomes for a wide range of clients. Ms. Trinh is a member of the firm’s Emerging Risks & Specialty Tort Litigation, Products Liability, and General Liability practice groups, where she has defended and obtained favorable outcomes for a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, property owners and entertainment/media companies. Ms. Maxwell focuses her practice on the areas of general liability, and specialty tort including habitability and discrimination claims. Ms. Nikias is a member of the firm’s General Liability, Product Liability, Art and Cultural Heritage, Business Litigation, and Wildland Fire Litigation practice groups. Ms. Nikias has played a principal role in the defense of a number of high-profile, complex national matters.

The list was published in Pasadena Magazine’s December issue. Attorneys named in this year’s poll will be honored at a reception hosted by the magazine and attended by members of the Pasadena-area judiciary.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Nevada, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Three from Murchison & Cumming Honored in Southern California Super Lawyers Women’s Edition

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LOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Jean M. Lawler, Partner Lisa D. Angelo, and Associate Georgiana A. Nikias have been selected to the 2016 Southern California Women’s Edition. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Southern California.

Ms. Lawler is the immediate past Managing Partner of the firm. She serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Insurance Law, Cyber & Privacy Law and International Law practice groups. She is the President of Insuralex, a global legal network of insurance, reinsurance and defense litigation firms, and is a past president of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. She is a fellow (and was a founding Regent) of the American College of Coverage and Extra-Contractual Counsel and is rated AV preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. Ms. Angelo chairs the firm’s White Collar Crime practice group and is a member of the firm’s Professional Liability and Law and Motion practice groups. Ms. Nikias is a member of the firm’s General Liability, Product Liability, Business Litigation, and Wildland Fire Litigation practice groups with a continued interest in Art and Cultural Heritage Law.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have been chosen by their peers and through independent research. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Only the top 5% of attorneys in each state or region are honored as Super Lawyers.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Nevada, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Three Murchison & Cumming Attorneys Named to Southern California Rising Stars List

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LOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Lisa D. Angelo, Senior Associate Steven J. McEvoy, and Associate Georgiana A. Nikias have been selected to the 2016 Southern California Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Southern California.

Ms. Angelo Chairs the firm’s White Collar Crime practice group and is a member of the firm’s Professional Liability and Law and Motion practice groups. Mr. McEvoy focuses his practice in the areas of transportation law, product liability, toxic tort and general liability defense. Ms. Nikias is a member of the firm’s General Liability, Product Liability, Business Litigation, and Wildland Fire Litigation practice groups with a continued interest in Art and Cultural Heritage Law.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Nevada, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Two Murchison & Cumming Attorneys Named to Nevada Legal Elite List

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LAS VEGAS – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized in Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite 2016 list. This year’s honorees are Senior Associate Bryan J. Ure (Products Liability Defense, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law) and Associate Ian M. McMenemy (Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation and Business Law).

Mr. Ure’s primary practice areas include insurance law and coverage, subrogation, and commercial litigation. Mr. McMenemy focuses his practice on commercial litigation with an emphasis on general liability, products defect, corporate litigation, and contractual disputes. “This is a well-deserved acknowledgement for two exceptional attorneys,” said Michael J. Nunez, Senior Partner and Partner-in-Charge of the Las Vegas office.

Nevada Business Magazine releases an annual list of Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. With over 7,000 nominations, less than 5% of the attorneys were selected throughout the State of Nevada. In order for attorneys to be included, they were required to pass several levels of scrutiny. Following the nomination process, all ballots were reviewed for eligibility and each voting attorney was reviewed and confirmed in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Nevada, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

Murchison & Cumming Partner Named to CLM’s Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Board

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James O. Eiler, a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Murchison & Cumming, LLP, has been named to the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance’s Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Board. The board is comprised of senior executives from major industry companies and top defense firms. They will work to reshape the industry by identifying and implementing products, offering education opportunities and making resources available to its members. One of the first initiatives of the board will be the creation of the distinguished Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality claims industry conference.

Through the span of nearly 30 years, Mr. Eiler has become one of California’s most recognized hospitality law attorneys. Having defended clients against a variety of claims, including general negligence, premises liability, food borne illness and foreign objects, Legionella and other toxic torts, civil rights, ADA, franchise litigation and many more, Mr. Eiler has experience in a broad range of hospitality claims. A sought after author and speaker, Mr. Eiler brings his years of experience as a thought leader and industry knowledge to the Hospitality Law community. As an active participant in several key trade industry associations, he also helps shape regulations and legislation affecting the hospitality industries on an ongoing basis.

“I am honored to be appointed to the board and look forward to help develop training and education resources to help the industry better understand the risks in hospitality operations and to defend the industry when litigation occurs,” said Eiler.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

About CLM
The Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance is the only national organization created to meet the needs of professionals in the claims and litigation management industries. Founded in 2007, the CLM currently has more than 30,000 Members and Fellows — a number that grows by hundreds each month.

Murchison & Cumming Recognized as a Top 100 Law Firm by Los Angeles Business Journal

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The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Murchison & Cumming, LLP as one of the Top 100 Law Firms in Los Angeles County.

“We are proud to be counted among the 100 largest law firms in Los Angeles County. With a history dating back to 1930, our firm continues to serve not only the Los Angeles market, but the rest of California and Nevada as well,” said Managing Partner Dan L. Longo.

Murchison & Cumming continues to provide the high level and quality of service upon which the firm has built its reputation. Murchison & Cumming has been ranked as number 61 on the list, marking its fourth consecutive appearance.

The LABJ ranked law firms by the number of attorneys in local offices. For the full list, please use the following link: Los Angeles Business Journal 100 Largest Law Firms List.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

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Six from Murchison & Cumming Honored by San Diego Magazine

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized as 2016 Top Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Magazine. Senior Partner Kenneth H. Moreno and Of Counsel Joseph Fox are listed in the field of Business & Real Estate Transactions, Partner Jefferson S. Smith in the field of Business Litigation, Associate Partner Robert M. Scherk in the field of Professional Liability, and Partner Matthew H. Printz and Associate Partner J. Lynn Feldner in the field of Construction.

For its annual Top Lawyers issue, San Diego Magazine invited Martindale-Hubbell® to share its list of local lawyers that have reached the highest levels of professional excellence.

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP
With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. The firm is a member of the USLAW and Insuralex Networks.

About Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ reflect a combination of achieving a Very High General Ethical Standards rating and a Legal Ability numerical rating in five key areas, legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. Learn more at http://www.martindale.com/ratings.