- Sex CrimesMike Lind has over 25 years of legal experience, specializing in both first and third-party coverage matters. His coverage practice includes knowledge and experience relating to all types of insurance policies, their interpretation and numerous insurance related issues. Mike has rendered coverage advice and has been involved in coverage litigation in numerous areas including general liability claims, excess liability claims, construction defect, environmental, molestation, commercial auto, homeowners and intellectual property.
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- Business DisputesJazmine Pelayo is part of Bullard, Brown & Beal’s coverage and litigation team, where her wide-ranging practice focuses on complex litigation including premises liability, products liability, construction, and business disputes.
- Intellectual Property
- Workers CompensationPrior to joining Bullard, Brown & Beal in 2005, Hae Won litigated and defended workers' compensation cases in front of various Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern California.
- Wrongful TerminationBorn 1951, Oceanside, California; University of Redlands, BA Economics; minors in Math and Physics, 1973; University of La Verne, J.D. 1992. Admitted State Bar of California, 1992; Admitted United States District Court, Central District, 1992; Admitted United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1992. During his career, Mr. Brown has emphasized all areas of construction defect litigation and has been able to draw on his valuable experience as an owner/builder of two single-family homes. In addition to his litigation experience in the fields of personal injury, products liability, construction accidents and wrongful termination cases, Mr. Brown’s experience as a former small business owner and Reserve Deputy for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team brings invaluable insight to Mr. Brown’s handling of contract litigation and in his representation of public entities. Mr. Brown has earned the esteem of his colleagues and adversaries as an aggressive and vocal advocate for his clients.
- Premises LiabilityWe represent insurance carriers and businesses in cases involving a wide range of premises liability claims, including slips and falls, construction and workplace accidents, and industrial hazards. We provide our clients with an early assessment of potential defenses and possible paths of resolution so they can make an informed decision on how to proceed on the claim. By preparing a strong defense early, we are often able to settle cases more quickly and at a lower cost for our clients.
- Construction LitigationWell-versed in the intricate and complex issues that can arise in insurance coverage disputes, we are able to counsel our clients on their duty to defend and pay in cases of significant injury, property damage, and construction defects, among others. We also handle disputes involving excess carrier claims against primary carriers, analyzing these often high-stakes situations to determine what coverage exists and the extent and priority of the coverage.
- Property DamageHans Ruschke is a civil litigator who represents businesses and corporations in catastrophic injury and property damage litigation. Hans has extensive experience representing general contractors and construction-related businesses in all types of litigation. Additionally, Hans has experience representing businesses in product liability matters. He has successfully defended major insurance companies and corporate clients in both state and federal court.
- Personal InjuryWe are experienced in representing and protecting the interests of insurance companies and their insureds in car and truck liability defense, and have handled cases involving personal injury, property damage, as well as uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. From the outset of every case we take an aggressive approach, investigating early, assessing the viability of various defenses, and advising our clients of the risks and benefits of potential paths. Our mission is to resolve cases in a timely, efficient, and practical manner for our clients.
- Medical MalpracticePatrick Naughton specializes in civil litigation and third-party insurance defense. He also has litigated numerous claims involving dental and medical malpractice, professional liability and premise and security guard liability, as well as transportation and mold related cases. Besides having representing cities, counties, schools and water districts, his experience has included litigation of bad faith actions, catastrophic injury cases, high profile damage issues and fraud cases. He has been retained to represent questionable insurance claims as well.
- BankruptcyTrey Laidlaw is part of Bullard, Brown & Beal’s litigation team in Dallas, where he handles complex litigation involving products liability, premises liability, and other litigation matters for trucking companies. He has handled various state court litigation matters, some federal court insurance matters, as well as consumer and business bankruptcy.