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Murchison & Cumming, LLP Announces Attorney Elevations in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Northern California Locations

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Murchison & Cumming, LLP is proud to announce the elevation of three exceptional attorneys. Paul Burke has been named a Partner in the Los Angeles office, while Darin Flagg and Laurie Yoon have been named Associate Partners in the Irvine and Northern California offices, respectively. These well-deserved advancements reflect their unwavering commitment to client advocacy, outstanding legal expertise, and significant contributions to the firm’s success.

Paul W. Burke brings nearly three decades of legal experience, including 15 years dedicated to defending hospitality industry clients in complex cases including wrongful death, premises liability, and property damage. His ability to secure favorable outcomes through strategic discovery and his extensive appellate experience have made him a trusted advocate for his clients and a valuable mentor within the firm.

Laurie E. Yoon represents individuals and businesses across a wide array of matters including employment, business litigation, and premises liability matters. Her dual experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides of litigation, coupled with her client-focused approach, has earned her a reputation for crafting effective, well-rounded legal strategies. Laurie’s commitment to social justice and pro bono work underscores her dedication to making a positive impact both in and outside the courtroom.

Darin W. Flagg’s career spans 25 years specializing in law and motion. He handles complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, construction, business disputes, and breach of contract. Darin’s ability to craft persuasive arguments and his keen understanding of legal strategy have consistently led to many favorable outcomes for clients resulting in avoiding litigation, whether through mediation, informal negotiations, or trial.

“We are thrilled to recognize Paul, Darin, and Laurie’s exceptional contributions to the firm and our clients. Each of them embodies the values of excellence, dedication, and innovation that define Murchison & Cumming,” said Managing Partner Dan L. Longo. “We look forward to seeing them thrive and continue to elevate the standard of service we provide.”

Please join us in congratulating Paul, Laurie, and Darin on their well-earned advancements.

Murchison & Cumming, LLP Expands Hospitality Law Practice Group with Addition of Litigation Team

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LOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Hospitality Law practice group with the addition of an experienced litigation team who bring a considerable background in hospitality and travel law matters.

The group has worked together over many years and includes James O. Eiler, Paul W. Burke, and Judith M. Cannavo. With a proven track record, this dynamic team brings years of experience in 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. James O. Eiler serves as a Co-Chair of the Hospitality Law practice group and through the span of nearly 30 years, Mr. Eiler has become one of California’s most recognized hospitality law attorneys.

“Our team looks forward to further growing the hospitality law practice group at Murchison & Cumming. We are excited and privileged to join the firm,” Eiler said.

The group’s addition will further add to the firm’s hospitality practice, which includes Senior Partner Guy R. Gruppie, who has been with the firm for 25 years. He is considered one of California’s “go to” defense trial lawyers.

“James and his team will be a dynamic addition to Murchison & Cumming and will help take our Hospitality Practice Group not just to the next level but to a leadership position among California and regional law firms,” Gruppie said.

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 Welcomes New Senior Associate to the Los Angeles Office

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LOS ANGELES – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Paul W. Burke to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Senior Associate focusing the last 15 years of his practice on representing the interests of various clients in the hospitality industry. Most commonly, Mr. Burke’s clients are faced with legal issues, related to personal injury/wrongful death and property damage based upon theories of negligence, premises liability, discrimination and intentional tort. In his nearly 28 years of practice, Mr. Burke has achieved considerable law and motion and appellate experience having handled numerous writs and appeals.

A skillful communicator, Mr. Burke provides effective interaction that advances the interests of his clients. He has handled various matters successfully defending his clients in complex litigation claims. He recently represented the operator of a national hotel chain in an action filed by a woman who fell from a third story window to the ground. Mr. Burke achieved an extremely favorable result and early resolution due to his targeted discovery of the case. Most recently, Mr. Burke achieved a positive result in an action alleging that the plaintiff had sustained a personal injury on his client’s property. Mr. Burke was successful in not only convincing the contractor to assume his client’s defense, but was able to recover post-tender fees and costs as well.

During his undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University, Mr. Burke studied abroad at University College, Dublin and returned to Ireland during law school, studying international human rights and application of international legal treaties and documents in state and federal actions at Trinity College, Dublin.

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.