Murchison & Cumming Attorneys Named National Product Liability Counsel For Fuji USA, Inc.

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Murchison & Cumming Senior Partner Guy R. Gruppie and Senior Associate Eric P. Weiss have been named National Product Liability Litigation Counsel for Fuji Film USA, Inc., based in Valhalla, N.Y. Fuji Film, Ltd. is the parent company of Fuji USA and is the world’s largest manufacturer of film and printing materials. Gruppie and Weiss, who are members of Murchison & Cumming’s Products Liability Department, will continue to represent Fuji in all California matters and in products cases filed in several other states/jurisdictions.

Murchison & Cumming first began representing Fuji in 2001 and has obtained a number of favorable case outcomes for Fuji in that period. One of the cases, Morris v. Agfa Corporation (2006) 144 Cal. App.4th 1452, resulted in a published opinion where the claims against Fuji where dismissed on the doctrine of forum non conveniens. Senior Partner, Edmund G. Farrell led the representation of Fuji, and all defendants, on appeal.

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Friedrich Seitz to Serve as Panelist at IADC Conference

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MUNICH, GERMANY—Friedrich W. Seitz is slated to serve as a panelist for the International Association of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s (IADC) annual meeting. Mr. Seitz will participate in a panel discussing, “A Hypothetical ESI Request with Focus on Practical Tips and Strategies.”

About the International Association of Defense & Corporate Counsel
The core purpose of the IADC is to enhance the development of skills, professionalism and camaraderie to serve and benefit the members, their clients, as well as the civil justice system, the legal profession and society in general. To learn more about the IADC, please visit http://www.iadclaw.org.

Friedrich Seitz to Speak at Joint International Conference

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LONDON, ENGLAND—Friedrich W. Seitz is slated to speak on, “Product Safety Regulation in the U.S. & Europe – Challenges for Global Manufacturers,” at the 2007 Joint International Conference. Hosted by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), Defense Research Institute (DRI), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA), the conference is designed to explore product liability and insurance/reinsurance issues in the context of global trends and experience.

About the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction, is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship, and professionalism of its members as they pursue the course of a balanced justice system and represent those in need of a defense in civil lawsuits. To learn more about the FDCC, please visit http://www.thefederation.org.

Five Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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Murchison & Cumming is proud to announce that Friedrich W. Seitz, Michael B. Lawler, Jean M. Lawler, Edmund G. Farrell, III, and Scott L. Hengesbach have been named Southern California Super Lawyers for 2006. Produced by Law & Politics, the list of Super Lawyers is based on surveys of more than 60,000 lawyers across nine counties, and reflects both peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys practicing in Southern California are selected as Super Lawyers.

Friedrich Seitz is Managing Senior Partner and Chair of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group. A prominent trial attorney and litigator in both domestic and international matters, Mr. Seitz also serves on the Special Arbitration Panel of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Michael Lawler is a Senior Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment Practice Group Mr. Lawler has successfully tried over one hundred jury trials in the federal and state courts.

Jean Lawler is a Senior Partner and Chair of the Insurance Law and Business Transactions Practice Groups. Immediate Past President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Ms. Lawler was awarded the 2006 Service Award by the Defense Research Institute for her years of leadership and service to that organization.

Edmund Farrell is a Senior Partner and Chair of the firm’s Law and Appellate Practice Group. Mr. Farrell concentrates his professional activities in the area of law and motion and appellate practice, and has effectively managed the handling of over one hundred appeals and writ petitions.

Scott Hengesbach is a Partner and Chair of the Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Practice Group. A seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Hengesbach focuses his practice in the areas of toxic tort and environmental litigation, including litigation involving benzene, hard metals, silica, welding rods and asbestos.

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Friedrich Seitz And Michael Lawler Named Southern California Super Lawyers

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is proud to announce that Friedrich Seitz, the firm’s Managing Partner, and Michael Lawler, Senior Partner, have been named Southern California Super Lawyers for 2005. Produced by Los Angeles Magazine, the list of Super Lawyers® is based on surveys of more than 65,000 lawyers across Los Angeles and Orange County and honors the top 3% of licensed attorneys in Southern California.

Friedrich W. Seitz serves as Chair of the firm’s Product Liability Practice Group. He is a seasoned trial attorney and frequent speaker and author on product liability and international law issues. He currently serves as the Chair of the Products Liability Section for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. Mr. Seitz is a graduate of the University of Southern California (B.A.) and Southwestern University (J.D.)

Michael B. Lawler is the Chair of the Health Law and Co-Chair of the Employment Law Practice Groups. Mr. Lawler focuses his practice on complex litigation involving nursing homes, elder care abuse, medical malpractice, and employment. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, for which he served as President in 1994. Mr. Lawler is a graduate of Loyola University of Los Angeles (B.B.A.) and Southwestern University (J.D.).

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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 Network. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Richard C. Moreno and William J. Snyder Named Partners of Murchison & Cumming, LLP

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Richard C. Moreno and William J. Snyder have been named Partners of the firm.

Richard Moreno is a member of the firm’s Product Liability and Transportation Practice Groups in the Los Angeles office. Mr. Moreno joined the firm as an associate in 1997 after graduating from Whittier Law School and the University of Southern California. Throughout his career at Murchison & Cumming, he has successfully defended several cases that have gone to trial. Mr. Moreno is a member of the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates Inns of Court, the Hispanic American Bar Association, and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.

William Snyder has been with the firm’s San Diego office for over 7 years. He has been an attorney for over 12 years during which time his practice has focused on the areas of employment law, environmental law/toxic torts, catastrophic injury and general liability. He has earned several defense verdicts at trial and arbitration. Prior to joining Murchison & Cumming, Mr. Snyder defended and worked extensively with governmental agencies throughout Southern California. He is a member of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and the California State Bar. Mr. Snyder is a graduate of the San Diego School of Law (J.D.) and the University of Washington (B.A.)

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Jean A. Dalmore Named Southern California Rising Star

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Jean A. Dalmore, a partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers© Rising Star. Elected by her peers, Ms. Dalmore has been recognized for her outstanding work as a construction law attorney. The list of Southern California Rising Stars, which is produced by Los Angeles Magazine, is compiled based on one-time nominations by 2004 Super Lawyers.

Ms. Dalmore is Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group. She focuses her practice on construction defect, representing general contractors, and sub-contractors in all fields of construction. She also has extensive expertise in the areas of general liability and business torts and is well experienced in all aspects of litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and trial. Ms. Dalmore is a graduate of the California State University, Los Angeles (B.A.), and the University of Southern California (J.D.).

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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 Network. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Russell Wollman Elected Director of USLAW

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Russell S. Wollman, a partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, has been elected to serve on the USLAW Network’s Board of Directors. As a member of the 17-person board, Mr. Wollman will help facilitate the future growth of the organization through expanded educational programming, networking opportunities and member recruitment.

Mr. Wollman is an experienced trial attorney who specializes in handling complex litigation involving insurance law, bad faith and a wide variety of general liability claims. Mr. Wollman has been active in USLAW since it’s founding in 2001 and is a member of the organization’s Retail Practice Group.

USLAW Network is an organization of independent law firms with offices throughout the United States. Through USLAW, these firms share information in order to enhance the speed, efficiency and quality of legal services provided to each member’s clients. By sharing this information, USLAW firms provide high quality legal services, without unnecessary expense to the client.

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier 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 Network. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Dan Longo Continues History Of M&C Leadership Within ASCDC

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Since the inception of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) in 1960, the attorneys of Murchison & Cumming, LLP have been active participants in the development of the association through elected and volunteer leadership positions. Dan L. Longo, a Senior Partner in the firm’s Orange County office, continues this long-standing tradition with his election to a two year term on the ASCDC Board of Directors. Mr. Longo, a member of ASCDC for 15 years, will also serve on the Seminars and Industry Liaison committees.

The ASCDC is one of the nation’s preeminent regional defense organizations, encompassing a diverse group of more than 2,200 members. M&C attorneys have held key ASCDC leadership positions as elected representatives to the Board of Directors and Chairs of various committees, as well as speakers at seminars and authors of articles for the association newsletter.

Timeline of M&C Leadership in ASCDC:

1960 – Claude Cumming – One of ASCDC Founders (’60)
1968-1970 – H. Velpman – Director
1971 – R. Schreiber – Public Relations Co-Chair
1976 – J. McCaskey – Membership Co-Chair
1975-1977 – J. Baker – Director
1984 – M. Lawler – Court Liaison Co-Chair
1984 – F. Seitz – Public Relations Co-Chair
1986 – G. Genzmer – Benefits Co-Chair
1985 – 1990 – M. Lawler – Director
1991- J. Lawler – Speaker, Annual Meeting
1991 – M. Lawler – Secretary-Treasurer
1992 – M. Lawler – Vice President
1993 – M. Lawler – President-elect
1994 – M. Lawler – President
1995 – M. Lawler – Past President
1994 – 2000 – J. Lawler – Director
2000 – 2001 – D. Longo – Membership Co-Chair
2002 – 2003 – D. Longo – Seminars Co-Chair
2000 – 2004 – E. Farrell – Speaker, Annual Meeting
2004 – D. Longo – Director

Edmund Farrell to Present Year in Review at Lloyd’s of London

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LONDON, ENGLAND—Edmund G. Farrell, III will present the 2003 Year in Review at Lloyd’s of London.

Mr. Farrell will recap case law, looking back at the significant Supreme Court and Appellate Court decisions during 2003.

About Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd’s of London is a market where members join together as syndicates to insure risks. Much of Lloyd’s business works by subscription, where more than one syndicate takes a share of the same risk. Business is conducted face-to-face between brokers and underwriters in the Underwriting Room. To learn more about Lloyd’s of London, please visit http://www.lloyds.com/.