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- [GNH Obtains Complete Defense Verdict at Trial Against $21M Brain Injury Claim in Riverside](https://gnhllp.com/2025/02/gnh-obtains-complete-defense-verdict-at-trial-against-21m-brain-injury-claim-in-riverside/) - Culminating nearly four years of litigation and a trial that spanned nearly six weeks, in February 2025, a jury in Riverside County, California, found 12-0 in favor GNH’s client, Home Depot. Plaintiff had been seeking over $21 million in damages, alleging that Home Depot had an unreasonably dangerous floor and that Plaintiff slipped and fell
- [GNH Obtains Dismissal Against $117M Esophageal Cancer Claim in Los Angeles](https://gnhllp.com/2025/01/gnh-obtains-dismissal-against-117m-esophageal-cancer-claim-in-los-angeles/) - Plaintiff claimed that a negligent HVAC installation caused asbestos to be distributed throughout his house causing esophageal cancer. After conducting discovery, Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims against Home Depot.
- [GNH Obtains Summary Judgment Against Plaintiff Claiming Severe Injuries in Kern County](https://gnhllp.com/2024/11/gnh-obtains-summary-judgment-against-plaintiff-claiming-severe-injuries-in-kern-county/) - On November 8, 2024, the Kern County Superior Court granted summary judgment in favor of GNH client Home Depot. The case involved a claim that Plaintiff fell over a large and inanimate display in an aisle and suffered a severe personal injuries. After conducting discovery, GNH filed a summary judgment motion on grounds that the
- [GNH Obtains Summary Judgment of Wrongful Death Lawsuit in San Francisco](https://gnhllp.com/2024/10/gnh-obtains-summary-judgment-of-wrongful-death-lawsuit-in-san-francisco/) - The court ruled in favor of defendant landscaping contractor, finding it had no duty to prevent motorcycle accident where plaintiffs’ decedent collided with heavy equipment.
- [GNH Obtains Summary Judgment Against Plaintiff Claiming Brain Injury in Los Angeles](https://gnhllp.com/2023/09/gnh-obtains-summary-judgment-against-plaintiff-claiming-brain-injury-in-los-angeles/) - On September 1, 2023, the Los Angeles Superior Court granted summary judgment in favor of GNH client Home Depot based on there being no evidence that Home Depot was negligent. The case involved a claim that Plaintiff suffered a catastrophic brain injury when items in a shipping container collapsed on him during unloading. After conducting
- [GNH Prevails in Class Action Based on California Consumer Privacy Act](https://gnhllp.com/2021/11/gnh-prevails-in-class-action-based-on-california-consumer-privacy-act/) - In a putative class action lawsuit, plaintiff asserted seven causes of action against GNH’s client, River City Bank, related to an alleged data breach, including a cause of action based on the California Consumer Privacy Act, which provides for statutory damages of $100 to $750 per person affected by certain types of data breaches. In
- [GNH Obtains Complete Defense Verdict at Trial](https://gnhllp.com/2018/09/gnh-obtains-complete-defense-verdict-at-trial/) - Culminating a six-year lawsuit and a trial that lasted over a year, on June 10, 2018, the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin found in favor GNH’s client, accounting firm Boitano, Sargent & Lilly LLP, in the bifurcated trial of its affirmative defenses. Plaintiff had been seeking over $13 million in damages, alleging
- [GNH Prevails In Appeal of Order Denying Anti-SLAPP Special Motion to Strike](https://gnhllp.com/2018/09/gnh-prevails-in-appeal-of-order-denying-anti-slapp-special-motion-to-strike/) - On April 24, 2018, the Sixth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal granted GNH’s appeal of a Superior Court order denying MHTB Accountancy Group’s anti-SLAPP special motion to strike. The Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s ruling, resulting in a judgment in MHTB’s favor, and directed the trial court to award MHTB
- [Robert Hamilton and Joshua Goodman Inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates](https://gnhllp.com/2017/01/robert-hamilton-and-joshua-goodman-inducted-into-american-board-of-trial-advocates/) - Robert Hamilton and Joshua Goodman have been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is the premier national association of experienced trial attorneys and judges. ABOTA is dedicated to the preservation of the civil jury system, to the promotion of professional education and to elevating the standards of integrity, honor, ethics, civility
- [Farley Neuman Appointed to Board of Gateway Public Schools](https://gnhllp.com/2017/01/farley-neuman-appointed-to-board-of-gateway-public-schools/) - In January 2017, Farley Neuman was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Gateway Public Schools. Gateway, a public charter school, serves an economically and ethnically diverse population of middle school and high school students. Gateway has sent 96 percent of its graduates to college-more than double the statewide rate-and has been recognized for outstanding
- [Summary Judgment Entered in Favor of GNH Client](https://gnhllp.com/2015/03/summary-judgment-entered-in-favor-of-gnh-client/) - On January 7, 2015, the Santa Clara Superior Court granted summary judgment based on the statute of limitations in favor of GNH client WSP Flack + Kurtz, Inc. The case involved a claim for more than $30 million arising from the alleged defective design and construction of a domestic hot water plumbing system at the
- [GNH Named As “Go-To Law Firm” for Fortune 500](https://gnhllp.com/2013/03/gnh-named-as-go-to-law-firm-for-fortune-500/) - Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP has been distinguished as a “Go-To Law Firm” for Fortune 500 companies. Each year, American Law Media compiles a list of elite law firms based on surveys of general counsel and other data. This recognition of GNH’s exceptional service, quality and results for Fortune 500 clients reflects our place among the
- [GNH Prevailed at Trial on Caltrans' Cross-Complaint for Indemnity](https://gnhllp.com/2012/08/caltrans-cross-complaint/) - Plaintiffs sued Caltrans in Contra Costa Superior Court for a roadway accident and Caltrans sued GNH’s client, the general contractor on the project, claiming it owed Caltrans a defense and indemnity under the contract. The judge granted GNH’s motion to bifurcate trial of Caltrans’ cross-complaint. Caltrans argued that because the accident occurred within the area
- [GNH Obtains Summary Judgment and Prevails on Appeal in a Published Decision](https://gnhllp.com/2012/08/published-decision/) - On May 21, 2012, the California Court of Appeal, in a published opinion, affirmed the granting of summary judgment in favor of GNH’s client by the trial court. The case involved an injury by a construction worker on a scaffold who sued GNH’s client, the general contractor. GNH successfully moved for summary judgment under a
- [GNH Obtains Summary Judgment for Victoria’s Secret](https://gnhllp.com/2012/05/gnh-obtains-summary-judgment-for-victorias-secret/) - On August 25, 2011, the San Francisco Superior Court (case no. CGC-10-501947) entered an order granting summary judgment against Plaintiff Lucille Winston, who sued GNH clients Victoria’s Secret and April Moffitt. Ms. Winston accused Victoria’s Secret and its cashier, Ms. Moffitt, of false imprisonment, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, slander, and negligence,
- [Analyzing Prejudgment Interest Issues in Tort Actions](https://gnhllp.com/2001/05/analyzing-prejudgement-interest-issues-in-tort-actions/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (May 2001), by Farley J. Neuman and Paul DeAngelis. Download PDF
- [Comment on Frame v. PricewaterhouseCoopers](https://gnhllp.com/2006/02/comment-on-frame-v-pricewaterhousecoopers/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (February 2006), by Farley J. Neuman. Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was hired to audit two limited partnerships, Grafton Partners LP and Allied Capital Partners. Both partnerships were vehicles for investing in loans issued by Pinnfund, USA Inc., a mortgage company. In the course of conducting the audit, PwC noticed
- [California Civil Discovery Practice](https://gnhllp.com/2006/06/california-civil-discovery-practice/) - Originally published in California Civil Discovery Practice (3d ed. CEB 1998 and 4th ed. CEB 2006), by Martin L. Fineman, Joshua Goodman, and Farley J. Neuman. For an excerpt from the book, download PDF.
- [Jury Research: Can You Afford Not To Do It?](https://gnhllp.com/2006/06/jury-research-can-you-afford-not-to-do-it/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (June 2006), by Barbara S. Swain and Farley J. Neuman. Download PDF.
- [Fear of Future Injury: Compensation or Not](https://gnhllp.com/1985/06/fear-of-future-injury-compensation-or-not/) - Barrister Magazine (June 1985), By Richard J. Finn, Joshua S. Goodman and H. Christian L'Orange In a companion article authored by the Honorable Daniel H. Weinstein, his Honor discusses the fear of cancer claims raised during the Arnett v. Dow Chemical Company (1983) S.F. Master File No. 729586 case. In that particular matter, the court
- [Accounting Issues in Litigation: A Referee Can Blow the Whistle](https://gnhllp.com/1990/12/accounting-issues-in-litigation-a-referee-can-blow-the-whistle/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (December 1990), by Farley J. Neuman. Commercial litigation frequently involves accounting issues. For example: How much money was paid to a partner? How much profit did a company obtain from a particular product? Were expenses properly allocated between projects, divisions or contracts? Discovery for accounting issues can be difficult,
- [CPA Has No Liability to Third Parties for Review of Financial Statements](https://gnhllp.com/1991/05/cpa-has-no-liability-to-third-parties-for-review-of-financial-statements/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter, by Farley J. Neuman. In only the third California appellate decision to address accountants’ liability to third parties, the Second District Court of Appeal in Union Bank v Ernst & Whinney (1991) 227 CA3d 1389, 278 CR 490, held that a certified public accountant has no duty to third
- [A Perspective on Economical Litigation](https://gnhllp.com/1992/05/a-perspective-on-economical-litigation/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (May 1992), by Farley J. Neuman and Joshua S. Goodman. Even most lawyers would concede that "economical litigation" ranks high as one of the great oxymorons of our day. Whether lawyers can be entirely blamed for this is somewhat beside the point. Dissatisfied clients are like the father who, on
- [Basic Filing Deadlines for California Employment Discrimination Cases](https://gnhllp.com/1996/09/basic-filing-deadlines-for-california-employment-discrimination-cases/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (September 1996), by Farley J. Neuman and Charles E. Perkins. Introduction A common provision found in the various federal and California employment discrimination statutes is the requirement that generally one must file a timely and appropriate administrative claim before resorting to the courts. Failure to properly “exhaust” one’s administrative
- [Other People's Policies: How to Evaluate and Enforce an Additional Insured's Rights](https://gnhllp.com/1997/03/other-peoples-policies-how-to-evaluate-and-enforce-an-additional-insureds-rights/) - Originally published in Insurance Litigation Magazine (March 1997), by Joshua S. Goodman. Most people engaged in commercial activities want as much protection as possible from future lawsuits. Where there is a contractualrelationship between two parties, protection is typically obtained through an indemnity provision: one of the parties agrees to defendand indemnify the other for claims
- [Conducting Discovery Beyond the Code](https://gnhllp.com/1998/05/conducting-discovery-beyond-the-code/) - Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (May 1998), by Joshua S. Goodman and Farley J. Neuman. The Code of Civil Procedure sets forth a broad range of discovery tools for gathering relevant information and obtaining admissible evidence, covering everything from expert opinions and medical examinations to document production and face-to-face sworn examinations. Yet, despite
- [GNH Files Lawsuit on Behalf of San Mateo School Districts](https://gnhllp.com/2010/10/gnh-files-claim-for-san-mateo-school-districts/) - On behalf of the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools and 12 school districts in San Mateo County, GNH has filed suit against the County of San Mateo and its former treasurer arising from the County’s investment of $155 in Lehman Brothers. For further details, view a PDF of the Complaint filed on January 4, 2011.
- [No Damages Liability for GNH Client After Trial of Wrongful Death Case ](https://gnhllp.com/2010/04/no-damages-liability-trial-wrongful-death/) - Following a trial that lasted more than 6 weeks before Judge Gail Dekreon of the San Francisco Superior Court, a San Francisco jury found GNH’s client, defendant Baja Construction, Inc. only 7% at fault for the electrocution death of Corey Hawkins, an employee of a gutter subcontractor, and awarded a total of $1M in damages.
- [GNH Wins Appeal on Arbitration Issue](https://gnhllp.com/2012/04/gnh-wins-appeal-on-arbitration-issue/) - On February 6, 2012, the California Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Order denying Nicolas Cage’s motion to compel arbitration against GNH client Samuel J. Levin. Levin had acted as Cage’s trustee in the sale of a home in Venice Beach. When both were sued by the purchaser of the
- [Maybe We Should Reconsider This](https://gnhllp.com/2010/11/maybe-we-should-reconsider-this/) - REPRINTED FROM THE DAILY JOURNAL DECEMBER 1, 2010 ISSUE A few weeks ago, Rob, an attorney friend of mine, told me about a terrific settlement he had achieved for a corporate client after 26 months of litigation. At the inception of the case, the plaintiff had demanded $3.8 million. After four months of litigation, Rob
- [JGNH Obtains Writ from Court of Appeal to Set Aside Improperly Granted Summary Adjudication](https://gnhllp.com/2010/02/writ-court-appeal/) - In an insurance coverage dispute between carriers, JGNH was successful in seeking a Peremptory Writ from the Court of Appeal commanding the Alameda County Trial Court to vacate its order purporting to summarily adjudicate that defendant insurance company was a recalcitrant insurer. The trial court had denied plaintiff’s motion seeking to summarily adjudicate that JGNH’s
- [Court of Appeal Affirms Defense Verdict in $25 Million Accounting Malpractice Action](https://gnhllp.com/2009/12/court-of-appeal-affirms-defense-verdict-in-25-million-accounting-malpractice-action/) - The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment on behalf of JGNH's clients, Daoro, Zydel & Holland and related parties. (See opinion at 2009 WL187691.) The City of Mountain View sued JGNH's clients for alleged fraud and negligence in connection with their audits of lease obligations. The City claimed it was underpaid more than $25 million in rents and
- [Firm Adopts The College Bound Foundation](https://gnhllp.com/2009/12/firm-adopts-the-college-bound-foundation/) - JGNH has adopted The College Bound Foundation, a non-profit mentoring organization founded in 1996 by Farley Neuman. (See www.college-bound.org.) JGNH now provides the office space, adminstrative support and related services for the Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the educational performance and life choices of children from San Francisco public housing.

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- [Home](https://gnhllp.com/) - GNH provides creative and practical advice to solve the litigation needs of Fortune 500 companies and others. With offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we represent clients throughout California.
- [Attorneys](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/) - Partners Joshua S. Goodman Farley J. Neuman Pavan L. Rosati Tom Prountzos James L. McCormick Zachary S. Tolson Catharine M. Tolson Senior Counsel Michael L. Marx Jed P. Friedland Marysia S. Okreglak Amy Owens Of Counsel Brandt L. Wolkin Associates Matthew J. Becker Stefania Messina Ryan Patterson Cassady Toles Daniel Cuellar Chase Wyatt Paralegals Angela
- [Marysia S. Okreglak](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/marysia-okreglak/) - 415.705.0409 | mokreglak@gnhllp.com | Senior Counsel Marysia Okreglak is an experienced attorney, who has litigated wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, construction defect, and dangerous condition of public property cases throughout California, in both state and federal courts. She graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she
- [Chase T. Wyatt](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/chase-t-wyatt/) - 415.705.0419 | cwyatt@gnhllp.com | Associate Chase Wyatt is a civil litigator with experience representing clients in a wide range of legal matters. His practice at Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP focuses on personal injury defense, products liability, and premises liability. Mr. Wyatt received his law degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law in
- [Daniel A. Cuellar](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/daniel-a-cuellar/) - 415.705.0410 | dcuellar@gnhllp.com | Associate Daniel Cuellar joined Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP after practicing in the areas of products liability and consumer protection law. His practice at Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP focuses on personal injury, products liability, premises liability, and general liability defense. Daniel earned a Master of Laws from the University of California, Berkeley,
- [Krystin Kilgore](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/krystin-kilgore/) - 415.523.9845 | kkilgore@gnhllp.com | Paralegal
- [Joanne Padilla](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/joanne-padilla/) - 415.705.0151 | jpadilla@gnhllp.com | Paralegal
- [Josh Robles](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/josh-robles/) - 415.705.5786 | jrobles@gnhllp.com | Paralegal
- [Angela Rojas](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/angela-rojas/) - 415.523.9834 | arojas@gnhllp.com | Paralegal
- [Cassady Toles](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/cassady-toles/) - 415.523.2506 | ctoles@gnhllp.com | Senior Associate Cassady has practiced law since 2013, building a broad and distinctive practice that spans administrative, regulatory, and even zoological matters. As former General Counsel for both the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment and Goldbloom Laboratories, he has extensive in-house experience advising small companies in the technology and creative
- [Stefania Messina](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/stefania-messina/) - 415.705.0160 | smessina@gnhllp.com | Associate Stefania Messina joined Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP after working with diverse law firms and corporations across the US and Europe, assisting clients in a wide range of legal matters. Her practice at Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP focuses on personal injury defense, construction defect, and professional liability litigation. Ms. Messina received
- [Catharine M. Tolson](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/catharine-m-tolson/) - 415.705.0410 | ctolson@gnhllp.com | Partner Ms. Tolson is a highly skilled attorney with a focused practice in a wide variety of insurance coverage matters, including first party property, auto and bodily injury coverage, construction-related matters, D&O coverage, and OCIP/WRAP policies. With extensive experience advising and litigating on behalf of insurance companies, Ms. Tolson provides strategic
- [Matthew J. Becker](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/matthew-j-becker/) - 415.705.0407 | mbecker@gnhllp.com | Associate Matthew J. Becker came to Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP after previously working for a Northern California law firm representing clients in the areas of public entity liability defense, construction defect, premises liability, general liability defense, labor and employment law, and personal injury defense. He also devoted three years to representing
- [Brandt L. Wolkin](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/brandt-l-wolkin/) - 415.705.5611 | bwolkin@gnhllp.com | Of Counsel Mr. Wolkin advises both insurers and policyholders in claims involving disputed insurance coverage. Mr. Wolkin prides himself on his ability to predict how cases are likely to resolve and the best way to reach that result. This skill allows him to facilitate the early resolution of a substantial number
- [Michael L. Marx](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/michael-l-marx/) - 415.523.9841 | mmarx@gnhllp.com | Senior Counsel Michael Marx has more than four decades of experience practicing law in the San Francisco Bay Area. He primarily represents architects, engineers, owners, developers and contractors on construction-related issues, including contract formation, project management, loss prevention and dispute resolution. Mr. Marx has tried, arbitrated and mediated cases throughout California.
- [Zachary S. Tolson](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/zachary-s-tolson/) - 415.705.0417 | ztolson@gnhllp.com | Partner Zachary Tolson received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2005, where he received certificates of specialization in litigation and real estate law. He was a member of the moot court board and mock trial team and received awards for outstanding achievement in trial advocacy and
- [James L. McCormick](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/james-l-mccormick/) - 415.705.0418 | jmccormick@gnhllp.com | Partner James McCormick joined the firm in 2008 after 13 years of practice with other firms and as a sole practitioner. He primarily represents developers and contractors in construction defect litigation and has been the lead attorney in more than a dozen jury trials. He received his Bachelor of Science in
- [Tom Prountzos](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/tom-prountzos/) - 415.705.0412 | tprountzos@gnhllp.com | Partner Tom Prountzos has been with the firm since 2001. Mr. Prountzos specializes in accounting malpractice defense, and also has substantial experience in litigation involving contract disputes, business torts, trustee liability, product liability, and personal injury defense. He has participated in achieving defense verdicts in several trials involving multi-million dollar claims,
- [Pavan L. Rosati](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/pavan-l-rosati/) - 415.705.0405 | prosati@gnhllp.com | Partner Pavan Rosati received her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1981. She received her law degree from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California, in 1989. Ms. Rosati joined the firm in 1992 and became a partner in 2003. Ms. Rosati
- [Farley J. Neuman](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/farley-j-neuman/) - 415.705.0404 | fneuman@gnhllp.com | Partner Farley J. Neuman is a founding partner at Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP with decades of litigation experience. While he continues to advise a few long-time clients, he devotes most of his time to mediating cases. (See www.FarleyNeumanADR.com.) He has successfully mediated a wide range of cases, from medical malpractice to
- [Joshua S. Goodman](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/joshua-s-goodman/) - 415.705.0403 | jgoodman@gnhllp.com | Partner Joshua Goodman is a founding partner of the law firm. He handles litigation involving personal injury, professional liability, construction defect and mold claims. In addition, Mr. Goodman litigates insurance coverage matters on behalf of insurers, policyholders, and businesses seeking coverage for third-party claims. Mr. Goodman’s practice extends throughout Northern California.
- [Ryan Patterson](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/ryan-patterson/) - 415.523.0461 | rpatterson@gnhllp.com | Senior Associate Ryan Patterson is a litigator with a wide range of experience in both federal and state courts throughout California. Ryan joined Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP after working with diverse law firms representing clients in a wide array of practice areas—from intellectual property and business transactions to general liability and
- [Amy Owens](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/amy-owens/) - 415.528.6795 | aowens@gnhllp.com | Senior Counsel Amy Owens concentrates her practice on representing insurers in complex coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and high-exposure claims. With over twenty years of experience, she provides strategic counsel to property and casualty carriers on policy interpretation, claims handling, and risk mitigation. Ms. Owens works to resolve cases efficiently and
- [Practice Areas](https://gnhllp.com/practice-areas/) - Class Action Litigation The firm has defended and pursued class actions, including securities class actions and consumer class actions. Commercial Litigation The firm has handled cases involving unfair competition claims, alleged misappropriation of trade secrets, and other commercial disputes in a diversity of industries, including banking, semiconductor, software, and telecommunications. Construction Litigation The firm represents
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- [Robert P. Hamilton](https://gnhllp.com/attorneys/robert-p-hamilton/) - 415.705.0407 | rhamilton@gnhllp.com | Partner Robert Hamilton has extensive jury trial experience and has tried cases throughout California. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Hamilton also enjoys the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating awarded to individual attorneys (AV) and has been selected
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