Our firm is proud to announce a decisive defense victory obtained by Partner Daniel Crespo and Associate Lauren Landau for our client in a high-exposure premises liability action arising from a 2022 incident at an active school construction site in Perris, California. On March 10, 2026, the Riverside County Superior Court granted Summary Judgment in full […]
Congratulations to Las Vegas Partner, Jeffrey W. Saab, and Senior Associate, Shanna B. Carter, on extracting their client from a multi-million-dollar wrongful death action for nuisance value on the eve of trial. It was alleged that the decedent passed away due to the use of a new dietary ingredient often utilized for energy purposes. However, […]
Congratulations to Partner Jeffrey W. Saab on securing a complete defense verdict at trial! Jeffrey’s client is a major casino on the Las Vegas strip. Plaintiff alleged that while on property, she was falsely accused of wrongdoing and assaulted by security, resulting in Plaintiff having to be rushed to the hospital. At trial, Jeffrey argued that Plaintiff, a prior […]
Saddle up because we’re riding for justice! BWB&O Partners Nicole Whyte, Kendra Arnold, and Morgan Stiefel, and our team of Associates Maryam Hemmati, Omar Rizk, Jose Silva, Melani Bartholomew, Brandon Cook, Nick Nataupsky, and April Horn, in Orange County, were honored to be part of the Public Law Center’s western-themed Volunteers for Justice Annual Event […]
Meet Jude! Originally from Ventura County, Jude has always enjoyed staying busy and finding creative outlets both inside and outside of school and work. While in high school, she participated in a dual-enrollment program that allowed her to complete a full year of college coursework at her local community college at no cost while still […]
We are pleased to share a significant arbitration victory obtained by Partner Daniel Crespo and Associate Lauren Landau on behalf of our client in a high-exposure motorist matter. The claimant sought approximately $6 million in damages arising from a motor vehicle accident, including claims for future spine surgery, future medical care, and substantial future pain and suffering. […]
BWB&O had a great time hosting clients, colleagues, and friends during our annual West Coast Casualty happy hour held at Splitsville in Downtown Disney. Thank you to our co-sponsors, Gartner + Bloom, MC Consultants, Inc., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, and Lexitas, for your partnership! It was a fantastic evening of networking, conversation, and […]
BWB&O’s Founding Partner, Nicole Whyte, and Jacqueline Akerblom, retired Partner at Grant Thornton, recently co-hosted an inspiring Women for Justice Giving Circle gathering at the Balboa Bay Club, bringing together women leaders committed to advancing justice, supporting the Public Law Center, and making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
Attorneys from BWB&O’s Newport Beach, Encinitas, and Los Angeles offices came together in support of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) at its 65th Annual Seminar. BWB&O is honored to support ASCDC and take part in the important educational experiences it provides. The Annual Seminar brings together attorneys, judges, and industry leaders from […]
Huge Congratulations to Partner Kevin Wheeler and Associate Lindsey Wells for securing a strong result on a Motion for Summary Judgment / Summary Adjudication filed on behalf of their client, the City of Murrieta. This was a complex, multi-party matter arising from a residential gas leak and explosion, where Plaintiffs alleged the City and MFPD failed to properly respond to […]
Meet Henok! Henok was born in Kassala, Sudan, although his family is from Eritrea. As a result of the war between Eritrea and Ethiopia, Henok’s family moved to the United States as refugees when he was three years old, and he has called Las Vegas home ever since. Henok attended the University of Nevada, Las […]
Congratulations to Partner Mike D’Andrea and Associates Ruth Rasiah and Kaylah Abdullah in the Los Angeles office for obtaining a complete dismissal of their clients in a significant claim involving California’s Public Utilities regulations. After lengthy litigation, BWB&O’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted against Claimant, Spectrum (Charter Communications), which resulted in a complete dismissal […]