From Weintraub’s inception and through its growth, litigation has been a foundational strength of the Firm and an important part of how we help our clients. Litigation is the Firm’s largest group with more than 40 litigation attorneys practicing across our five California locations, which allows us to provide both local knowledge and statewide resources. The Weintraub Litigation team is made up of tested and successful trial lawyers who vigorously defend their clients in local, state, and federal proceedings.
Our attorneys handle complex litigation for companies, privately-held and family businesses, and individuals across California and nationwide. Complex business litigation can involve highly specialized areas of dispute, and our litigators include attorneys experienced in employment, corporate, intellectual property, real estate, construction, public bid disputes, breach of contract, fraud, interference with contracts, anti-trust and unfair completion, false advertising, and trade secret litigation, among others.
The Weintraub Litigation practice group includes litigation attorneys with decades of trial experience representing clients doing business in a wide range of industries. Our representation extends beyond trial to all aspects of civil writs and appeals in both state and federal court. Our attorneys, including an Appellate Law Specialist certified by the California Board of Legal Specializations, have experience in writs, post-trial motions, interlocutory, and direct appeals.
We work with our clients to craft a legal strategy for the best possible outcome, and at times that strategy may be to pursue an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. We represent clients in arbitrations and mediations as well as judicial review.
Our goal is to determine how each particular matter fits into our clients’ overall business plans. Our services are tailored to be efficient, practical, and creative. The ultimate objective is to reach an early resolution of the matter with the most cost-effective result.
On February 20th, Brendan Begley presented Don’t Get SLAPPed Around in Family Court! How to Recognize and Handle SLAPP Issues in Family-Law Cases for the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS.) Brendan is an Appellate Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. The…
On October 17th and 18th, The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Barristers Club Diversity and Inclusion Committee presented the Diversity Conference 2024. The 2024 Diversity Conference theme was “Defending Democracy.” The conference included five sessions over two days and sought to deepen awareness and engagement around racial equity and inclusion efforts…
Weintraub attorney Jacqueline M. Simonovich is a featured presenter in the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) Civility Series, an on-demand video CLE program focusing on the intersection of civility and bias and how incivility can relate to certain rules of professional conduct. This program will teach participants how to: Explore best practices for…
On Thursday, June 6th, Weintraub attorney Jacqueline M. Simonovich presents, “Everyone’s a Little Uncivil (And Biased Too)” with the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco. Joining Jacqueline will be panelists Kevin Benedicto, Police Commissioner SF Police Department, Sydney Allen, Sr Managing Associate at Benesh Law,…
On Wednesday, May 29th, Weintraub attorneys will participate in a panel from the Barristers’ Club of San Francisco Bar Association’s (BASF) Pathways to Partnership Series. This second of two presentations, “Transitioning from Junior to Senior Partner,” will focus the panel discussion on the journey from junior to senior partner and the…
On Tuesday, April 9th, Weintraub attorneys will participate in a panel from the Barristers’ Club of San Francisco Bar Association’s (BASF) Pathways to Partnership Series. Part 1 of 2, “Transitioning from Senior Associate to Junior Partner,” will focus the panel discussion on the journey from associate to junior partner and…
On July 12, 2023, The Bar Association of San Francisco hosted a seminar titled Interviewing Tips from Underrepresented & 1st Gen Attorneys. Weintraub attorney Jacqueline M. Simonovich moderated the event, which covered the following topics: How to Prepare for a legal interview (i.e., research, resume, and interview strategies) What Law…
Weintraub Senior Attorney Jessica Corpuz will be presenting on October 20th for the 15th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp — Program II: The Nuts and Bolts of Your Trial. Summary:This two-part, dynamic, and information-packed online course will cover the full spectrum of litigating in California State Court. The first part…
Weintraub attorneys Carlena Tapella and Kelly Dankbar will be speaking on the topic of “Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees” at the 2019 Probate Litigation Boot Camp sponsored by the Sacramento County Bar Association. Event: 2019 Probate Litigation Boot CampWhen: Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMWhere: Sacramento County Bar Association,…
On Friday, August 23, Weintraub attorney Justin Borrowdale will speak at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar titled Identify Concealed Risk and Strategically Negotiate Liability. NBI Program DescriptionGo beyond the “nuts and bolts” and explore business contracts at an advanced level. Our skilled attorney faculty will demonstrate how to take…
Weintraub Shareholder and chair of Labor and Employment Group, Lizbeth (Beth) V. West, will be speaking at an upcoming Bridgeport Continuing Education event. Summary of Program California Employers and Litigators have wrestled for years over how to classify independent contractors and employees and which employees are exempt. In Dynamex Operations…
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 47 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists, an annual review recognizing outstanding attorneys in the region. The selection process includes peer nominations, independent research to evaluate candidates, and peer reviews.…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Jillian Harvey as a litigation associate based in the Firm’s San Francisco office. With a broad range of experience across all stages of litigation, Jillian represents clients in a variety of civil disputes, including cases arising out of professional negligence, general negligence, breach of…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce three new practice group leaders. Jessica Corpuz will now serve as the practice group leader for Litigation, Shauna Correia will serve as practice group leader for Labor & Employment, and David Creeggan will serve as practice group leader for Real Estate. “Having Jessica, Shauna, and David step…
In a recent appellate victory, Weintraub shareholders Paul Gaspari and Ryan Abernethy obtained a favorable opinion from the First Appellate District in defense of their client, a private school in the Bay Area. The school had been charged with class-action claims of fraud and unfair business practices under the Unfair…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce three of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers® Southern California and San Diego lists. Gary Waldron has been recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers Southern California list for his practice in Business Litigation for the 21st consecutive year. A…
Weintraub Tobin Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley and attorney Louis A. Gonzales, Jr., both shareholders in Weintraub’s Litigation group, successfully convinced the same panel of the California Court of Appeal 1) to reverse a summary judgment granted by one trial court judge against their client in an easement case…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Chris Horsley as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation and the Labor and Employment practice groups. Chris previously joined Weintraub Tobin as a Summer Associate while earning his J.D. from U.C. Davis School of Law. He brings valuable legal experience through his previous roles…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Richard D. Buckley, Jr. as a shareholder to the Firm. A tenured litigator with over 25 years in practice, Richard has served as lead counsel in hundreds of matters for a wide variety of clients, including professional sports arenas and teams, automotive dealerships, commercial…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Chloë N. Coleman as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation and Entertainment practice groups, where she will focus on complex commercial disputes, including entertainment and intellectual property litigation.
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to be named in multiple practice areas and metropolitan areas in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, including 10 Tier 1 rankings. The Firm maintained rankings in all Tier 1 categories from last year, and advanced two categories from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Carly M. Moran as an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation practice group, where she focuses on administrative, pretrial, trial, and appellate proceedings.
In a Nov. 12th article for Yoga Journal, Weintraub attorney Jacqueline M. Simonovich shares good practices to help minimize exposure to potential liability for yoga teachers offering hands-on alignment suggestions with students who have consented to receiving them. Jacqueline explains the potential risks that come with physically adjusting a student’s posture.…
In an article for the Vol. 3, 2024 edition of Sacramento Lawyer Magazine, Weintraub attorney Carly M. Moran writes about the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento’s 29th Annual Summer Associates Reception, which took place on July 25th. The annual event aims to celebrate the achievements of the club’s Diversity Fellowship Program…
In a recent en banc decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has overruled its prior test for nonobviousness of design patent inventions, holding that design patents are subject to the same test as utility patents. LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations (Federal Circuit, May 21, 224). The prior…
On May 10, 2024, the Ninth Circuit decided Yuriria Diaz v. Macys West Stores, Inc. In that case, Diaz brought California Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims against her former employer. The district court compelled both Plaintiff’s individual and non-individual PAGA claims to arbitration, reasoning that the arbitration agreement’s broad…
In a January 31st article for The Daily Journal, Weintraub attorney Jacqueline M. Simonovich writes about California’s new civility MCLE requirement. While civility training can focus on the “link between civility and bias,” it can also focus on broader forms of incivility. Jacqueline suggests that education on bias-based incivility should…
As the State of California looks to plug a massive hole in its budget, the regulated community can expect agencies with the authority to generate revenue by imposing civil penalties to become even more active. Those sued for the first time by agencies seeking to recover civil penalties sometimes assume…
The State of California filed an appeal last week to challenge a federal court’s order barring California from enforcing a new state law that would curtail workplace arbitration agreements. Unless the State takes some additional action, the lower court’s ban on enforcement of the new law, AB 51, will remain…
In 2015, world-renowned boxers Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. faced off in what was promoted as the “Fight of the Century.” After twelve largely uneventful rounds, the fighters and fans walked away without much fanfare—no knockout, no technical knockout, just a scorecard victory for Mayweather. Leading up to the…
In Catalina Island Yacht Club v. Superior Court (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 1116, the California Court of Appeal (Fourth District, Division Three), squarely addressed the question: “May a trial court find a waiver of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine when the objecting party submits an inadequate privilege log that…
The Ninth Circuit recently asked the California Supreme Court to provide it with guidance concerning certain types of non-compete provisions that could have huge ramifications for California’s business environment. In essence, the Ninth Circuit asked the California Supreme Court whether section 16600 of the California Business and Professions Code bars…
California recently passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, described by Former Gov. Jerry Brown as a “historic step” for California consumers, “giving them control over their personal data.” He claimed that the law “forges a path forward to lead the nation once again on privacy and consumer protection…
