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Michael K. Dewberry 
Pasadena, California
Principal
phone (626) 577-9500
fax (626) 577-0813

Mr. Dewberry has a broad range of litigation experience. He has specialized in the area of professional liability litigation, successfully defending malpractice claims against attorneys in a variety of contexts, including probate law, family law, secured real estate transactions and securities litigation. Mr. Dewberry also has extensive experience defending accountants and auditors, including numerous negligence and fraud cases arising from tax deferment or avoidance strategies that were "listed" by the Internal Revenue Service. He has also acted as a consultant in connection with complex accounting and auditor litigation outside of California.

In addition to professional liability, Mr. Dewberry has specialized for many years in the area of title insurance litigation and coverage analysis. He has also represented a major international bank in complex commercial law cases, and has handled high profile litigation matters in which he represented prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

Mr. Dewberry also has substantial experience in appellate practice. (Published decisions are set forth below.)

Areas of Practice:
Professional Liability
Real Estate Litigation
Title Insurance
Commercial Litigation
Appellate Practice
Bar Admissions:
California
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Education:
University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 1981)
Harvard University (B.A., 1978)


Representative Cases:
Wisper Corp. N.V. v. Calif. Commerce Bank, (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 948
Lawyers Title Ins. Corp. v. Feldsher, (1996) 42 Cal.App.4th 41
Professional Associations & Memberships:
State Bar of California
Los Angeles County Bar Association


Languages:
German
Experience. Problem Solving. Integrity.
Pasadena Office
225 South Lake Avenue
Suite 1400
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 577-9500
Fax: (626) 577-0813

Westlake Village Office
4165 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 201
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Tel: (805) 446-4141
Fax: (805) 446-4135

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