February 14th, 2012
The State Bar of California has recognized Charles Grebing as a Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist. Charles is one of only 14 certified specialists in the legal malpractice field in San Diego. To be certified as a specialist, an attorney must demonstrate a combination of experience, competence and skill with regard to legal malpractice law.
January 6th, 2012
Alan Brubaker is the 2012 “Defendants Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Personal Injury Litigation, according to Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Only one lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Those selected for the accolade have received especially high ratings from their colleagues for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.
Alan has practiced with Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Juskie LLP his entire career. His practice is focused on product liability claims involving serious injuries or death, complex civil litigation, including business and intellectual property disputes, and employment litigation.
January 5th, 2012
Managing partner Steve Grebing is pleased to announce the firm’s impending move to a custom-designed space within One America Plaza. Wingert Grebing, which has been in the building since 1993, looks forward to occupying its new office by the end of February, Grebing said.
Equipped with the latest technology, the firm’s new office will enable it to deliver exceptional service to its clients with even greater efficiency. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
January 1st, 2012
Wingert Grebing is pleased to announce that Andrew has been made a partner at the firm effective January 1st. He focuses his practice on legal malpractice defense and complex litigation, including class actions. Andrew has also argued before the First and Second Divisions of the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
Andrew joined Wingert Grebing in 2007, after working at another San Diego litigation firm. In 2005, he graduated, cum laude, from California Western School of Law. In addition to his practice, Andrew serves on the invitation-only Legal Ethics Committee of the San Diego County Bar Association, which works to enhance the legal profession.
December 8th, 2011
Deborah will join the board in 2012. San Diego Defense Lawyers is an organization comprised of attorneys who represent defendants in civil litigation. Among the goals of the organization: to provide an educational forum for members, to promote an improved public perception of its members through service to the community and to maintain the standards of professional conduct.
December 6th, 2011
A former employee of a local ammunition manufacturer contacted federal law enforcement officials regarding the company’s testing of certain ammunition. The company sued Jim and Andrew’s client, claiming the reports were false and that he gave misleading testimony in a civil matter related to the reports.
Jim and Andrew filed an Anti-SLAPP motion on the grounds their client’s statements to law enforcement officials and deposition testimony were protected and privileged as a matter of law. The company then agreed to dismiss the matter with no money being paid by the client.
October 25th, 2011
The South Asian Bar Association of San Diego (“SABA-SD”) has introduced Srinivas as its secretary for 2011-2012. SABA-SD is a nonprofit organization open to all South Asian attorneys and law students, as well as others interested in South Asia and law. Its members include legal professionals of South Asian-American descent as well as those interested in the issues affecting the South Asian-American community.
Among the organization’s goals: to promote the professional and academic development of its members; increase the opportunities for South Asian-American legal professionals to participate in and lead civic and public affairs; and support efforts to increase diversity in the legal profession.
September 30th, 2011
Following a jury verdict of more than one million dollars to their client in a Marvin v. Marvin contract dispute, the Fourth District Court of Appeal remanded the case to the trial court to determine the parties’ rights under a trust that controlled a multi-million dollar home. Jim and Andrew first defeated an Anti-SLAPP motion, then prevailed in a bench trial where, on behalf of their client, they recovered a one-half interest in real property worth more than one million dollars, more than $123,000 in attorney fees based upon the defendant’s breach of his duties as trustee, and more than $180,000 in damages for back rent for the property and breach of the Marvin agreement.
August 31st, 2011
Chris will be among the featured speakers during a presentation at the San Diego County Bar Center from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on September 7, 2011. The program is entitled “Overview of the Children at Risk Programs.” He will present on the Mock Trial Video program. The Bar Center is located at 1333 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
August 18th, 2011
Charles Grebing and Andrew Servais prevailed on a motion for summary judgment while defending a local attorney sued by a former client. The trial court awarded the defendant more than $59,000 in unpaid attorney fees sought by a cross-complaint. The plaintiff appealed. After the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in its entirety, Wingert Grebing was able to collect more than $89,000 in unpaid legal fees, costs and interest for its client.
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