John H. Toohey is a Partner at Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP, where his practice focuses on complex contract negotiation and litigation, product liability, and construction law. A Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney, Mr. Toohey has extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes matters, having successfully handled hundreds of cases through alternative dispute resolution and trial, including multiple jury verdicts.
In addition to his extensive accomplishments as a litigator, Mr. Toohey is a sought-after presenter and thought leader for insurance carriers and industry organizations nationwide. He regularly speaks on emerging legal trends, claims strategy, and operational efficiency, with presentations that include:
• Frozen Claims: How State-Specific Pre-Litigation Statutes Put Construction Defects on Ice
• From Cost to Value: Aligning Legal Fees with Insurance Key Performance Indicators
• Making Waves: Navigating the Surge of Defective Pool Claims in Texas
• Key Imperatives in the Alternative Fee Arrangement Landscape
• Premises Liability Overview: California, Texas, Nevada, and Colorado
• Recruitment and Retention Challenges: Attracting and Retaining Key Talent in a Competitive Market
• Construction Defects 101 in the Southwest
• OCIP and CCIP Pitfalls: Identifying and Managing Risk
• Understanding Risk Transfer Strategies
Among others…
Mr. Toohey is also a published author in Claims Litigation Magazine, where his articles have addressed critical and timely issues, including:
• Making Waves: Navigating the Surge of Defective Pool Claims in Texas
• California’s Disruption of the Discovery Act
• The Recruitment and Retention Rodeo
Mr. Toohey has been recognized by Los Angeles Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Southern California and has been consistently selected to the California Super Lawyers list from 2017 through 2026, reflecting sustained excellence in his field.
He is admitted to practice law in California, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.