Contractors can face significant exposure when their underlying agreements are not properly structured, even when experienced insurance defense counsel is involved.

Associate Kyle Meade examines how carefully drafted indemnification and arbitration provisions can help contractors minimize risk, strengthen contract protections and better control the outcome of disputes in an article for Residential Contractor. The article also explores how these provisions can complement, rather than conflict with, home improvement contract requirements.

Managing Partner Michael Eisenbaum was profiled in Law.com’s “How I Made It” series which features conversations with legal industry leaders about how they climbed the ladder of success and what they learned along the way.

Michael Eisenbaum obtained a defense verdict for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) in a personal injury case arising from a June 2023 incident on a LA Metro bus. The plaintiff alleged significant head and back injuries after falling when the bus driver braked to avoid an unexpected vehicle U-turn. After less than two hours of deliberation, the jury found that negligence was not a substantial factor in causing the plaintiff’s injuries.

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Associate Stepan Naldzhyan successfully defended clients in matters involving allegations of medical malpractice, wrongful death, construction defects and property damage:

• Full Dismissal Secured for Roofing Services Company in $5.8M Property Damage Case

• Full Dismissal Secured for Subcontractor in Luxury Residential Construction Defect Case

• Dismissal With Prejudice Obtained for Roofing Company in Wrongful Death Case

• Dismissal Obtained for Physician in Medical Malpractice Case

Partner Timothy Thornton is serving as Co-Executive Editor for The Brief Editorial Board Standing Committee. Published quarterly, The Brief is the ABA’s magazine exploring all aspects of tort and insurance law, including the many facets of trial practice essential to the legal profession. 

Partner Katie Camerlengo is serving as Vice-Chair to the Insurance Coverage Litigation General Committee. The Committee is dedicated to keeping lawyers current on issues including additional insured; asbestos; business interruption; CGL; reinsurance; excess and umbrella; health, life, and disability; construction; and property.

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Chambers’ Spotlight Guides dive deep into local markets to uncover firms that have built sterling reputations in their communities, excel in region-specific and nationally recognized practice areas, and demonstrate intimate knowledge of local courts, regulations, and business environments. Read more.

Michael Eisenbaum was named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Valley 200 list for 2026, which recognizes the San Fernando Valley’s most influential business and community leaders. Read more.

For the second consecutive year, Partner Richard Williams was featured in Daily Journal’s Top Neutrals 2026 list, an annual statewide roundup of neutrals focused on mediations, arbitrations and dispute resolutions. Read more.

Partners John Duffy, Nathan Lee and Timothy Thornton were selected to Best Lawyers^® 2027 for their work in insurance law. This marks John’s fourth year, Nathan’s first year and Timothy’s sixteenth year being recognized.

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