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Nine Murchison & Cumming Lawyers Recognized by 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that nine attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious The Best Lawyers in America® (2025 Edition). This honor is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and providing exceptional service to clients. The recognition underscores a lawyer’s dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their clients, upholding the highest ethical standards, and contributing positively to the legal community.

Jean A. Dalmore, Senior Partner in the Los Angeles office, has been recognized in the area of Litigation – Construction. Ms. Dalmore focuses her practice on construction litigation, representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design professionals in breach of contract, construction defect, professional negligence, and construction site accident cases. Ms. Dalmore also practices in professional liability, defending design professionals in construction, as well as insurance agents, real estate agents, brokers, accountants, and other design professionals in malpractice actions.

Michael J. Nunez, Senior Partner in the Las Vegas office, has been recognized in the areas of Appellate Practice, Litigation – Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Mr. Nunez focuses his practice on wrongful death, severe injury, transportation, product liability, malpractice, wage and hour claims, and defends clients in lawsuits involving construction accidents, water rights, and premises liability. Mr. Nunez is a founding board member of the Las Vegas Defense Lawyers (a civil defense bar) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Clark County Bar Association.

Friedrich W. Seitz, Senior Partner in the Los Angeles office, has been recognized in the area of Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Mr. Seitz served as Managing Partner of the firm from 1986 to 2007. He focuses his practice on defending Electrical Utility companies in wildland fire cases, domestic and international product liability, aviation, catastrophic injuries and business litigation.

Matthew H. Printz, Partner in the San Diego office, has been recognized in the area of Litigation – Construction. Mr. Printz focuses his practice on construction and general liability law, representing developers and subcontractors in construction defect litigation, mechanic’s lien actions, and public works projects, while also handling products liability, personal injury, and professional liability cases.

William J. Snyder, Partner in the San Diego office, has been recognized in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Mr. Snyder focuses his practice on litigation in the areas of product liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, general and professional liability, employment, foodborne illness and environmental law/toxic torts.

Bryan J. Ure, Partner in the Las Vegas office, has been recognized in the area of Litigation – Construction. Mr. Ure also practices in the areas of healthcare, product liability, commercial litigation, and personal injury defense.

David A. Winkle, Partner in the Irvine office, has been recognized in the area of Litigation – Health Care. Mr. Winkle focuses his practice in the areas of health law and related litigation, including staff privileges and disputes, professional liability defense, and employment law. He regularly defends hospitals, doctors and other medical providers and professionals in medical malpractice actions.

Gregory A. Sargenti, Associate Partner in the Irvine office, has been recognized in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Mr. Sargenti focuses his practice in the areas of IP litigation, patent and trade mark prosecution, product liability defense, general liability, hospital and professional liability defense, hospitality, and general business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.

Tyler N. Ure, Associate Partner in the Las Vegas office, has been recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation. Mr. Ure focuses his practice on insurance coverage and general liability. He also has experience in all areas of commercial litigation as well as creditor’s rights.

The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Being included is a reflection of a lawyer’s impact on their field and the trust they have earned from both clients and fellow legal professionals.

Five M&C Attorneys Named 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers

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Senior Partners Friedrich W. Seitz, Guy R. Gruppie, Jean A. Dalmore, and Partners James O. Eiler and Gina Och have been recognized as 2023 Southern California Super Lawyer honorees in the annual vote of peers and area judiciary conducted by Thomson Reuters.

Mr. Seitz specializes in domestic and international product liability, aviation, catastrophic injuries and business litigation and is a specialist in defending Wildland Fire cases representing public utility companies. He served as Managing Partner of the firm from 1986 to 2007 and is being recognized by Super Lawyers 19th consecutive year.

Mr. Gruppie is one of California’s leading defense attorneys, specializing in complex, major injury and high-profile litigation. He is being recognized as a Super Lawyer for the 15th consecutive year. Mr. Gruppie’s diverse portfolio of clients include several of the world’s leading casualty insurance carriers, large and small businesses including entertainment and media companies, celebrities, athletes and other high net-worth individuals. He is a popular speaker and author on tort, trial and civil justice issues.

Ms. Dalmore specializes in the area of construction litigation, including breach of contract and construction defect, representing developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and material suppliers in all fields of construction. She also practices in the area of professional liability representing brokers and agents in the areas of real estate, insurance, and business, as well as accountants and other professionals in malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty actions. She is being recognized as a Super Lawyer for the fourth time.

Mr. Eiler has become one of California’s most recognized hospitality law attorneys specializing in a variety of hospitality matters including general negligence, premises liability, food borne illness and foreign objects, Legionella and other toxic torts, civil rights, ADA, franchise litigation and many more. He is being recognized as a Super Lawyer for the second consecutive time.

Ms. Och focuses her practice on law & motion and appeals, as well as public utilities, class action, unfair business practices and consumer rights, intellectual property, entertainment/media companies, and business litigation. This is her first time being recognized as a Super Lawyer.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have been chosen by their peers and through independent research of Law & Politics. 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.

Three M&C Senior Partners Named 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers

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Jean A. Dalmore, Murchison & Cumming’s newest Senior Partner, joins colleagues Friedrich W. Seitz and Guy R. Gruppie as 2021 Southern California Super Lawyer honorees in the annual vote of peers and area judiciary conducted by Thomson Reuters.

Ms. Dalmore is the co-chair of the Construction Law practice group. She focuses her practice in the area of construction litigation, including breach of contract, construction defect and construction site accident, representing developers, general contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and material suppliers in all fields of construction, and in the area of professional liability, representing insurance and real estate agents and brokers, accountants, design professionals, and other professionals in malpractice actions. Ms. Dalmore is well experienced in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial having spent her entire career as a trial lawyer at Murchison & Cumming. She is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Seitz chairs the Wildland Fire Litigation and the International Law practice groups and co-chairs the Product Liability, and Business Litigation practice groups. He served as Managing Partner of the firm from 1986 to 2007 and has been recognized by Super Lawyers 17 times. He focuses his practice on domestic and international product liability, aviation, catastrophic injuries and business litigation and is a specialist in defending Wildland Fire cases representing public utility companies. Achieving the rank of Advocate with the American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), Mr. Seitz has tried more than 100 jury trials , most involving product liability matters. He holds the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Mr. Gruppie, one of California’s go-to defense trial attorneys, has now been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the 13th consecutive year. He specializes in the defense of complex, high-stakes and high-profile litigation. His clients include national and major regional and local businesses, entertainment/media companies, celebrities, professional athletes and other high net-worth individuals. Mr. Gruppie is a sought-after speaker/lecturer on trial and tort trends often by national and local media for comments, expertise and quotes regarding various civil litigation issues including in the past year, insurance, immunity, and tort reform issues pertaining the Covid-19 Crisis and related legislation. Mr. Gruppie is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has taught Civil Procedure at Southwestern Law School, and currently serves as a mediator with the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have been chosen by their peers and through independent research of Law & Politics. 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.

Murchison & Cumming Elevates Jean Dalmore to Senior Partner

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Murchison & Cumming is pleased to announce that Jean A. Dalmore has been named a Senior Partner. As co-chair of the firm’s Construction Law practice group she focuses her personal practice in the area of construction defect and construction site accident, representing developers, design professionals, general contractors, sub-contractors and material suppliers in all fields of construction. Additionally, Ms. Dalmore represents clients in professional liability matters, representing real estate, insurance, and business agents and brokers, as well as accountants, property managers, and security companies in malpractice actions.

“We are very proud to have Jean Dalmore join the senior partnership,” said Managing Partner Dan L. Longo. “Her leadership, mentoring and legal skills will support the firm for many years to come.”

Growing up Ms. Dalmore knew her path would lead to a position as a business woman. She began her career as a licensed real estate agent and appraiser before going back to school to complete her undergraduate degree in business administration. With the goal of attending law school, Ms. Dalmore worked full time and attended California State University, Los Angeles year-round. After her second year at USC Law School, she joined M&C as a law clerk and has been at the firm ever since.

With more than 25 years of legal experience, Ms. Dalmore has built long-standing relationships with her clients with an unparalleled level of responsiveness. Her clients have come to rely on her ability to provide early evaluation of a matter and achieve a quick, cost effective resolution. She found that the skill set she gained during her real estate career carried over into her interest in construction law and professional liability. Ms. Dalmore is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is a well-respected attorney both at the firm and with her peers.

“It is my honor and pleasure to have been elevated to Senior Partner. Having worked my way up from a summer law clerk position, I believe I bring a unique perspective to this new role,” said Ms. Dalmore. “I look forward to working with the other Senior Partners in the management and future direction of the firm, and I hope my elevation serves as a role model for the firm’s associates as to what can be achieved with dedication and hard work.”

Six from Murchison & Cumming Named Top Attorneys by Pasadena Magazine

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Friedrich W. Seitz, Partners Gina Bazaz, Jean A. Dalmore, Gina E. Och, Mary C. Trinh, and Associate Kelsey L. Maxwell have been selected to the 2017 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. Seitz served as Managing Partner of the firm from 1986 to 2007. He focuses his practice on domestic and international product liability, aviation, catastrophic injuries and business litigation and is a specialist in defending wildfire cases. Ms. Bazaz focuses her practice in the areas of complex litigation and high exposure matters, handling product liability, personal injury, premises liability, habitability and construction defect cases in all phases of litigation. Ms. Dalmore focuses her practice in the area of construction defect and construction site accident, representing developers, general contractors, sub-contractors and material suppliers in all fields of construction, architects and engineers, and in the area of professional liability representing insurance brokers in malpractice actions. Ms. Och focuses her practice in the areas of class actions, international law, public utilities, unfair business practices and consumer rights, intellectual property, entertainment/media companies, business litigation, and commercial litigation. Ms. Trinh focuses her practice on a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, property owners and entertainment/media companies and healthcare providers in medical malpractice/elder abuse cases. Ms. Maxwell focuses her practice on the areas of general liability, and specialty tort including habitability and discrimination claims.

The list is 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.

Jean Dalmore to Speak at AGC Construction Conference

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NAPLES—Jean A. Dalmore will speak on a panel at the AGC Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference to be held in Naples, Florida from February 4-6, 2013. The presentation is titled, “Coping with Climate Change: How to Deal with the Many Legal and Market Restrictions on Contractual Indemnity and Additional Insured Endorsements, and Other Questions about Traditional Risk Allocation.”

The panel of attorneys will discuss two leading examples of state legislation that is expressly intended to restrict traditional risk allocation, including the strategies that contractors have developed to deal with that legislation. The presentation will also include an overview of the many different forms that additional insured endorsements are now taking, and an open discussion of where the construction industry goes from here.

About The Associated General Contractors of America
Located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of 95 chartered Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. To learn more about AGC, please visit www.agc.org.

Jean Dalmore to Speak at General Contractors Convention

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PALM SPRINGS—Jean A. Dalmore will speak on construction law at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Annual Convention in Palm Springs, California, being held from March 6-9, 2013.

Ms. Dalmore will speak on “Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIPs) & Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs)” during a ten-minute construction law drill presented with nine others from the USLAW Network’s Construction practice group.

About the Associated General Contractors of America
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of 95 chartered Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. To learn more about AGC, please visit www.agc.org.

Jean Dalmore Serves as USLAW Conference Co-Chair

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LOS ANGELES—Jean A. Dalmore is serving as a Co-Chair of the USLAW Network’s Spring 2012 Client Conference. The conference will be held April 12 to 14, 2012 in Dana Point, California, bringing member attorneys and clients together for education and professional networking opportunities.

Ms. Dalmore is the incoming Secretary of the organization’s Construction Law practice group and also serves as Co-Chair of the Spring Conference Construction Law track. She is Co-Chair of Murchison & Cumming’s Construction Law practice group and Vice-Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Construction Defect Committee.

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 Network. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Moving from the Minors to the Majors

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By: Jean A. Dalmore

For the Defense

Excerpt from, “Moving from the Minors to the Majors”…

Structures are awe-inspiring, magnificent things. They are designed and constructed from a variety of materials to accommodate their intended use and anticipated loads. How materials react when a structure is damaged play a Structures tend to endure events that seemingly should result in catastrophic failures because of safety factors and redundancies in their design and construction.

These safety factors are built into the building codes that establish the minimum design loads for a structure and into the allowable capacities of the materials used in their construction. When a catastrophic failure does occur, a forensic engineering expert must look beyond the obvious and determine why the failure occurred.

When a catastrophic failure occurs, typically someone with very little expertise has identified an “obvious” cause, a trigger, before a qualified, forensic engineering expert steps in. In identifying and documenting what made a structure susceptible to damage, a forensic engineering expert can move an evaluation “from the Minors to the Majors.”

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Jean Dalmore Co-Authors Article to be Published by DRI

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LOS ANGELES – The Defense Research Institute (DRI) has selected Murchison & Cumming partner Jean A. Dalmore’s co-authored work, “Moving from the Minors to the Majors: Catastrophic Failures,” for publication in the August 2011 issue of its quarterly magazine, For The Defense.

Focusing on the causes of catastrophic construction failures, the article discusses legal issues that need to be addressed during the various stages of litigation, including a discussion of related insurance coverage issues. The work was originally co-authored by Ms. Dalmore, Robert M. Zaralban of forensic analysis company Sea Limited and David H. Kochman of Harris Beach PLLC for DRI’s fall 2010 Construction Law Seminar.

Ms. Dalmore serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law practice group. She also serves as Chair of the Special Litigation Group of DRI’s Construction Law Committee and is a frequent speaker and author of articles on topics related to Construction Defect claims and litigation.

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.