With experienced trial and appellate attorneys who specialize in many different areas of law, Wendel Rosen handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters on behalf of our clients, consulting with clients from the start of the transaction or project, through trial and, if necessary, appeal.
When direct negotiations break down, a party breaches the contract, a party infringes upon the rights of another, or a dispute cannot be otherwise resolved, our litigation attorneys help our clients devise a well-thought-out strategy for resolving the conflict. Our attorneys work closely with our clients to ensure that our litigation strategy meshes with their business objectives. We weigh the pros and cons, lay out potential outcomes, and advise our clients based on their business priorities, industry conditions, and risk tolerance.
Arbitration and Mediation
When disputes cannot be resolved with direct communications, many times the dispute resolution process begins with mediation or arbitration. Our attorneys help clients determine if one of these methods is required or otherwise appropriate for their situation, then we effectively represent and advise them through the process. When alternative forms of dispute resolution fail or are undesirable, and taking a matter to trial is the only option, then our experienced trial attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and expertise to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
Experienced Litigators
Our clients know they can count on an experienced team of Wendel Rosen attorneys and paraprofessionals to effectively handle their litigation matters through trial and appeal. Our attorneys have handled trial and appellate matters from local jurisdictions to the United States Supreme Court, including all levels of California appellate courts. Many of our attorneys have been retained as consultants and expert witnesses in other cases. Others have been selected to serve as judges pro tem, mediators, or arbitrators.
Publications
Due Process Issues Related to Remote Public Hearings
05/01/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
On March 16, 2020, the Bay Area issued shelter-in-place (SIP) orders to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, with the entire state of California quickly following suit on March…
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Bay Area Counties’ Extended Shelter-In-Place Order Imposes Strict Limits on Development and Construction
04/01/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
On March 31, 2020, the public health officers of Alameda County, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties released a revised Shelter in Place Order (the…
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Impacts of the Bay Area Shelter-In-Place Orders on Development and Related Litigation
03/19/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
Wendel Rosen LLP has updated this post. Visit Bay Area Counties’ Extended Shelter-In-Place Order Imposes Strict Limits on Development and Construction for the latest orders issued. As of March 18,…
Full Article| Date | Category | Publication | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2018 | Publication | The Recorder | USPTO Stripped of Power to Deny Disparaging or Vulgar Trademarks |
| 06/13/2017 | Publication | Josh Cohen | 6th Circuit Joins Employee Class Action Bandwagon |
| 05/17/2017 | Publication | Josh Cohen | FDA Recalls FDA Menu Regulations |
| 03/01/2017 | Publication | Mark S. Bostick | Syllabus for Bankruptcy for Litigators 101(A) |
| 09/02/2016 | Publication | Joshua D. Cohen | Class Actions Back from Verge of Extinction |
| 04/25/2016 | Publication | Joshua Cohen | Deflate-Gate: Second Circuit Reinstates NFL’s Four Game Suspension of Tom Brady |
| 10/20/2015 | Publication | California Real Property Journal | Beware the “Security Side Deal” in Multi-Debtor Real Estate Secured Obligations |
| 06/17/2015 | Publication | Neal Parish | California Supreme Court Endorses City Authority to Adopt Inclusionary Housing Ordinance |
Events
ACBA Bankruptcy Symposium
11/15/2019 | Alameda County Bar Association
Join attorney Steve Morger who will speak at two programs on November 15, 2019 for the ACBA Bankruptcy Symposium from 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM. The annual ACBA East Bay…
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The Black Sky Fallout: Recent Decision Upends Decades of Commercial Real Estate Lending
06/27/2019 | Wendel Rosen Client Seminar
Join Wendel Rosen real estate attorneys Al Flor, Jr. and Steve Morger who will present “The Black Sky Fallout: Recent Decision Updates Decades of Commercial Real Estate Lending,” on Thursday,…
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Red Flags for Retained Experts
03/13/2019 | Forensic Expert Witness Association
Litigation Attorney Josh Cohen will present on March 13, 2019 as part of Forensic Expert Witness Association’s “Red Flags for Retained Experts” in South San Francisco, CA. Program Description Working…
Full Article| Date | Category | Host | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2018 | Seminar | Appraisal Institute _ Northern California Chapter | The Top Ten Things I Wish My Client’s Attorney Told Me Before Testifying |
| 10/11/2017 | Seminar | Wendel Rosen Client Seminar | It’s a Jungle Out There: Minimizing Litigation Risks in Your Commercial Real Estate Deals |
| 10/09/2017 | Webinar | myLawCLE Webinar | Guarantor Liability 2017 |
| 03/02/2017 | Sponsorship | California Women Lawyers | 17th Annual Northern California Judicial Reception |
| 06/19/2014 | Seminar | Alameda County Bar Association | Mediating the Smaller Case |
| 07/24/2012 | Seminar | Association of Business Trial Lawyers - Northern California Chapter | Ten Most Important Things Lawyers Can Do to Help Judges Understand Their Case |
News
Seasoned Trial Attorney Richard Sipos Joins Wendel Rosen LLP
10/01/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
Today, Richard Sipos, Esq. joins Wendel Rosen LLP as a partner, serving in the Litigation Practice Group. Sipos brings 34 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional real estate…
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Wendel Rosen Attorney Katherine Kao Promoted to Partner
07/15/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
Wendel Rosen LLP, the largest law firm in the East Bay representing businesses throughout the county, announced that Katherine Kao has been elevated to partner. “Katherine’s dedication, hard work and…
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Due Process Issues Related to Remote Public Hearings
05/01/2020 | Wendel Rosen LLP
On March 16, 2020, the Bay Area issued shelter-in-place (SIP) orders to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, with the entire state of California quickly following suit on March…
Full Article| Date | Category | Publication | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2020 | COVID-19 Articles | Wendel Rosen LLP | Bay Area Counties’ Extended Shelter-In-Place Order Imposes Strict Limits on Development and Construction |
| 03/19/2020 | COVID-19 Articles | Wendel Rosen LLP | Impacts of the Bay Area Shelter-In-Place Orders on Development and Related Litigation |
| 01/03/2020 | In the News | The Registry | Partner Steve Morger Reviews Impact of Black Sky Decision on Commercial Lending |
| 10/02/2019 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen | Wendel Rosen Boosts Land Use Practice With Addition of Patrick Tuck |
| 05/29/2019 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen Welcomes Marc Brainich to Litigation Practice | |
| 02/21/2019 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen LLP | Wendel Rosen Expands with Addition of William “Buddy” Rowell as a Partner |
| 11/02/2016 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen Scores Top Tier “Best Law Firms” Rankings Once Again | |
| 11/11/2015 | Press Release | Firm Named to Sixth Annual “Best Law Firms” List | |