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Ward's practice involves a broad spectrum of litigation and insurance services. In the area of litigation, Ward represents defendants in class action suits, insurers and claimants in insurance bad faith actions, and businesses in a variety of matters, including contractual disputes, landlord/tenant, and employment issues. Ward also advises and defends insurers in regulatory matters, provides advice and training to claims and general counsel personnel, and advises general counsel of insurance companies regarding business practices.. In class action matters, Ward primarily represents insurers in the defense of lawsuits arising out of claims handling and business practices. He has successfully defended to judgment numerous matters involving auto body labor rates, computer-based claims evaluation tools, policy interpretation, and claims and business processes. Ward has also defended class action matters involving maritime and common carrier issues.. Ward has represented insurers in bad faith matters since the day he was admitted to practice in 1987. He has tried to verdict numerous bad faith matters, many involving fraud, and has successfully argued several bad faith cases before appellate courts. He has drafted proposed legislation, regulations and Rules of Professional Conduct in the areas of claims handling and representation of insureds. He has been an invited speaker on the topic of insurance bad faith over 60 times in his career. In addition to California, Ward has handled bad faith claims and lawsuits against insurers in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Ward is the Lead Author of the book of California Insurance Defense Forms, published by The Recorder.. A substantial portion of Ward's practice is also dedicated to advising and training insurers with respect to claims handling and business practices, litigation management, and compliance with Department of Insurance statutes and regulations. Ward provides private training to claims representatives and in-house counsel in proper file handling, regulatory compliance, anti-fraud techniques, and claims strategies. Ward also works closely with general counsel and claims departments to devise and implement best practices in a variety of areas.. In the area of business disputes, Ward has represented business clients in a broad variety of matters, including contract disputes, commercial leases, employment matters, products liability and disputes pertaining to the sale of goods. In addition to many other businesses, Ward has represented the hospitality industry throughout the Bay Area and knows the unique challenges that face the restaurant industry.

Throughout his career, Mahmoud Fadli has gained significant professional experience in the legal sector, serving various law offices throughout the state of California. Prior to earning his juris doctor from the Santa Clara University School of Law, Mahmoud Fadli served as an intern and Law Clerk at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office where he received a letter of recommendation from Kamal D. Harris. After earning his law degree, he served several practices including a private litigation firm in Los Altos, California and led the litigation department at Fadli & Fadli, PC. There he successfully litigated two trials and mediated numerous disputes. He joined Coddington Hicks & Danforth in February of 2018.. At Coddington Hicks & Danforth, Mr. Fadli is extensively involved in cases concerning insurance and aviation defense. His responsibilities include drafting pleadings in both Federal and State courts, making court appearances, interviewing witnesses, taking and defending depositions, and negotiating settlements.. Mahmoud Fadli is a member of the California State Bar. He is also licensed to practice in the Northern and Central District of California, and is a member of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association. As a licensed and experienced pilot, Mr. Fadli regularly flies for California Airways in Hayward, California. In his spare time, Mr. Fadli writes for various aviation-related publications.

Technology transactions attorney, specializing in IP and commercial contract drafting and negotiations and IP-related support for mergers and acquisitions.

Since 1997 I have been representing clients in civil rights and employment litigation at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels. My focus is on resolving disputes in a fashion that serves my clients' best interests.. Areas of practice include wrongful termination; discrimination/harassment/retaliation; wage/overtime issues; and employment contract negotiations and enforcement.. I also assist clients in litigating disputes under the Americans With Disabilities Act, ADA access and related California state disability and access laws.. Other areas of my practice include Property and Real Estate disputes, and whistle-blowing to government agencies.. Free fifteen minute consultations are given over the phone and/or in person. Depending on the case, I work either on a contingency fee basis or billable hour rate.. Forums In Which I Litigate:. California State Trial and Appellate Courts;. California Federal Trial and Appellate Courts;. California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.. Curtis

Mike Danko earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Early in his career he worked for an internationally known Wall Street law firm, representing the nation’s leading financial institutions in high-stakes business litigation.. Mike found the work more lucrative than it was fulfilling. Instead of protecting corporations, Mike wanted to help ordinary people. So Mike turned to representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries, and the families of those who have been killed, due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Since then, he has earned for his clients hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and in judge and jury awards. The awards have helped pay for ongoing medical treatment and care for the injured, and have served to compensate families for the loss of a loved one.

I love my work as an attorney.  I meet courageous people who have suffered tragic losses and want to stand up to the big companies who are responsible for their losses.  I am fortunate to help them seek the compensation they deserve.  Together we try to make our community a safer place.    A safe community is important to me as a mother.   When I'm not working I am scurrying to get to my daughters' various sporting and dance activities.  As a family, we enjoy bike rides, hiking, and movie nights at home.

I am a partner at Kelly Litigation Group, Inc., specializing in representing contractors and small business owners. Prior to joining Kelly Litigation Group, I was the owner and President of Russell Hinton Co., a union painting and drywall company located in San Francisco. My practice focuses on litigation, contract negotiation, and business organization, where I can leverage my practical, hands-on business experience with my legal background.

George Camerlengo, Partner with Gray•Duffy, has more than 40 years’ experience as a civil litigator in the Bay Area. He specializes in employment litigation matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour claims, representing both employers and employees.. Mr. Camerlengo obtained his Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco School of Law and his Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University.. He served a one-year clerkship with the late Honorable Preston Devine, Presiding Judge of the California Court of Appeal of the First Appellate District. Mr. Camerlengo then served as a civil deputy district attorney for the County of San Mateo for nearly 10 years, handling civil rights claims, employment disputes, and constitutional claims in both state and federal trial and appellate courts on behalf of the County.. While in private practice, he has served as a San Mateo County judge pro tem, as well as a county hearing officer in educational matters, housing disputes and retirement board cases for the County. During his career, he has tried approximately 20 cases to verdict, as well as court trials, appeals, administrative hearings, and successfully settled hundreds of employment disputes for his clients.

Experienced intellectual property litigator with extensive background in complex commercial, trade secret, employment,  trademark, false advertising, and copyright litigation.

Elise’s practice focuses on labor and employment counseling and litigation matters. She represents a variety of companies and industries in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, classification of exempt and non-exempt employees, and reductions-in-force matters.. Elise also represents clients in employment-related administrative hearings before the Department of Employment & Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Relations Labor Board (NLRB) and the California Labor Commissioner.. Elise conducts HR investigations, HR presentations and in-house training to promote respectful workplace practices. She authored articles on employment law for several publications including Smart Business, the Northern California Human Resources Association and the Human Resources Executive.. Elise’s practice also focuses on business and commercial matters.  This includes representing companies in business contract and intellectual property disputes.  With respect to Elise’s experience with intellectual property matters, she represents clients in trademark prosecution and copyright disputes, trademark and copyright infringement, and unfair competition.  She has published articles on trademark and copyright law for the Intellectual Property and Technology law journal and San Francisco Daily Journal.. Elise has trial experience in employment cases, business and commercial disputes and intellectual property matters.. Elise is a native of London, England.  She has lived in California for more than twenty five years.  She has an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley where she graduated summa cum laude in English Literature.  Elise received her J.D. from Golden Gate University in 1998.  Prior to forming her own law firm, Elise was a partner with the national law firm of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley.

Caitlin R. Maurer’s practice focuses on business and insurance litigation, including personal injury, public entity, construction defect, landlord-tenant and breach of contract disputes. She also has experience in disputes involving product liability and unfair competition.. Before law school, Ms. Maurer traveled to New Zealand and Australia to study Aboriginal legal rights movements.. Ms. Maurer obtained her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Pre-Medicine from the University of California, Davis. While in college, she interned at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.  At Golden Gate, she was a member of the Honors Lawyering Program, and received a specialization in public interest law. She clerked for the Honorable Garrett L. Wong of the San Francisco Superior Court.  She also interned with the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office where she was second-chair on a co-defendant felony murder trial.. Ms. Maurer is a member of the State Bar of California. She is admitted to practice in all California courts, including United States District Court, Northern District.  She is a member of the San Mateo Bar Association and the University of San Francisco Inns of Court.