Litigation Assistant with extensive plaintiff-side tort litigation experience
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I have extensive experience in plaintiff-side trial and appellate tort litigation across state and federal courts in California and Oregon, the Ninth Circuit and the U.S.
Court, successfully managing a solo practice focused on high-stakes and impact tort cases, with a proven ability to craft effective legal strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients and bringing over 65 jury trials to verdict; handling every stage of the litigation. I was known for meticulous legal writing, exceptional analytical skills, and a consistent record of courtroom success. From 1981 to 2007, I served with distinction as a Judge Pro Tempore in California state courts and never reversed.
In 2007 I began breeding and training foundation performance quarter horses on my ranch in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. After retiring from active practice in 2013, I have served as a litigation assistant, bringing decades of strategic insight and hands-on trial experience to support complex legal matters.
Florida Paralegal (2017-) Admiralty, construction, torts, PI, employment, business bankruptcy, and probate litigation
Attorney at Law at McCarthy Law Offices (1979 – 2014) Trial and appellate plaintiff tort litigation (65+ juries) including serious personal injury, wrongful death, legal and medical malpractice; elder abuse, products liability, workplace harassment, landlord-tenant torts, third party premises liability, business torts, equine law, consumer fraud and impact litigation. Mediator and ADR provider, private and court appointed.
Judge Pro Tempore and ADR Provider at California state courts & Oregon courts (1981 – 2014)
Administrative Law Judge at Oregon Department of Human Services (2007- 2014)
Mediator at Marion County Circuit Court (2008 – 2014)
Teen Court Judge at Oregon Third Circuit Court (2008 – 2014)
Breeder/trainer, foundation performance Quarter Horses at McCarthy Quarter Horses (2008 – 2014)
Advanced Tactics Diplomate in Trial Advocacy – National Institute for Trial Advocacy (1987)
Juris Doctor in Law – Golden Gate University Law School (1978)
Master of Arts in Epistemology – California State University, San Francisco (1975)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Religion – University of Virginia (1971)
