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June 7, 2013
PRESS RELEASE – Three Shareholders of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 San Diego Super Lawyers list: Douglas A. Pettit, Thomas S. Ingrassia, and Jennifer N. Lutz.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 07, 2013 - Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz, a civil litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that three shareholders in the firm’s San Diego office have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 San Diego Super Lawyers list: Douglas A. Pettit for Professional Liability: Defense, Thomas S. Ingrassia for Employment Litigation: Defense, and Jennifer N. Lutz for Employment & Labor. San Diego Super Lawyers is a rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Doug was also recognized as one of the “Top 50” on the San Diego Super Lawyers list for the third time.
“I am extremely proud of each of these hard-working and impressive individuals. Recognition like this flows from their commitment to deliver the highest quality work and outstanding results for our clients,” said Andrew Kohn, CEO of Pettit Kohn.
Douglas A. Pettit is a founding shareholder and chair of the firm’s Professional Liability and Business Litigation groups. Doug brings over 20 years of experience defending legal malpractice claims as well as handling complex litigation matters throughout Southern California. Doug handles each case with a client-centered approach allowing him to resolve disputes favorably and achieve outstanding trial results. His trial experience has led to his induction as the youngest member of the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 2011 and the San Diego Super Lawyers list every year since 2007. In 2013, Doug also received the distinction of being on the list of the “Top 50” attorneys in San Diego for the third time. Doug is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®, (the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics).
Thomas S. Ingrassia is a founding shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor group. Tom is well-known for his business-oriented and client-centric approach to litigation defense, and client counseling services, allowing him to consistently deliver favorable and cost efficient results and solutions. A distinguished speaker, Tom regularly provides training and management counseling for employers with respect to employee and business management issues. Tom has been consistently recognized for his outstanding litigation and trial work by his peers. He has been selected for inclusion in the San Diego Super Lawyers list every year 2008 – 2013, listed in Best Lawyers in America and The Daily Transcript honored Tom as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in 2011. Tom has also achieved an AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell® (the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics). Additionally, Tom was recognized as a Finalist for the 2013 CFO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal.
Jennifer N. Lutz is also a founding shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor group. Jennifer has extensive employment litigation experience, successfully representing California employers in a variety of employment disputes in State and Federal court, and before administrative and government agencies. Jennifer regularly defends all forms of employment litigation, including claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment. Jennifer also assists her clients in developing and enforcing appropriate employment practices and policies. Most recently, Jennifer was nominated for The Daily Transcript’s 2013 Top Attorneys award. This is the third consecutive year that Jennifer has been selected for inclusion in the San Diego Super Lawyers list.
The mission of Super Lawyers is to bring visibility to those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. Only five percent of lawyers in California are selected. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.
About Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC
Founded in 2006, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC is a law firm that knows how to achieve successful outcomes. The firm’s commitment to handle each case from the client’s perspective and incorporate the client’s goals and objectives has generated both extraordinarily positive client relationships and routinely successful results in the courtroom. Pettit Kohn’s practice areas include Appellate, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation & Trials, Employment & Labor counseling and litigation defense, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Restaurant & Hospitality, Retail, Transactional & Business Services, and Transportation. The firm’s list of clients includes professionals, small to mid-size firms, and fortune 100 companies. Pettit Kohn is regionally located with offices in San Diego – 11622 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130; (858) 755-8500, and Los Angeles – 9841 Airport Boulevard, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90045; (310) 649-5772. For more information visit the firm’s website at http://www.pettitkohn.com.
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December 13, 2012
December 13, 2012, Pettit Kohn is pleased to announce associate Jeff Boman was recognized by The Daily Transcript as a Young Attorneys Finalist in the “Practicing 3-5 Years” category. Additionally, Hazel Ocampo, Valerie Garcia Hong and Bron D’Angelo were also nominated for the award.
Each year The Daily Transcript recognizes San Diego’s best young attorneys with seven years or less of experience. They are selected through a peer nominated process and judged by an independent panel of legal experts. All finalists represent characteristics of being ethical and professional, enthusiastic, detail-orientated, hard working and committed to furthering the interests of justice in society. Congratulations to ALL the finalists.
Jeff Boman represents individuals and companies across a variety of industries in matters involving business litigation, premises liability, product liability, employment practices, contracts, corporate structure, corporate financing and securities. In addition to his litigation practice, Jeff co-founded and manages the firm’s corporate transactional and advisory practice. He provides counseling and unique solutions that integrate the issues and risks of both business and litigation.
Hazel Ocampo is an associate in the firm’s Employment & Labor group. She represents clients on a broad spectrum of claims, including discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour litigation.
Valerie Garcia Hong has substantial litigation experience representing professionals, large commercial companies as well as small companies in wide-range of cases, including unfair business practices, breach of contract, negligence, fraud and trade secrets. Valerie is also a co-founder of the firm’s Appellate practice.
Bron D’Angelo has extensive trial and litigation experience. He currently represents clients in matters involving business litigation, product liability, premises liability, and personal injury.
Click here to view the 2012 Finalists of The Daily Transcript’s Young Attorneys Award.
October 16, 2012
Liz Pagano, Chief of Operations for Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz, was named a finalist for the 2012 Women Who Mean Business Awards, presented by the San Diego Business Journal and Union Bank. The Women Who Mean Business event recognizes women who have made a difference in the workplace and the community and have served as role models for other women or young girls. In addition to her work in business, Liz has been a featured speaker for organizations on Leadership, Effective Management and Operational Excellence. She has met with students at High Tech High, helped coach community members who are in transition with networking and resume writing, and provided management training to new and experienced professionals. Liz is presented with this award on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
August 7, 2012
On July 25, 2012, professional liability attorney Jeff Miyamoto was recognized by The Daily Transcript as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in two categories – Insurance and Corporate Litigation. Jeff is no stranger to this recognition, he was also honored as a Top Attorney in 2010.
In March of each year, The Daily Transcript conducts an extensive peer-nominated process to determine the best and brightest lawyers in San Diego County. In July, a special publication is released to honor the top 10 ranked attorneys in 14 categories.
Congratulations to all the winners! Click here to see the full list of The Daily Transcript’s 2012 Top Attorneys.
August 6, 2012
Cathy Johnson, Marketing & Business Development Manager of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC, a distinguished civil litigation law firm, was nominated for the 2012 Marketing Professionals of the Year Award. This award was presented by the San Diego Business Journal in partnership with the American Marketing Association, San Diego Chapter.
The award recognizes marketing professionals who successfully use cutting edge and traditional marketing strategies to build and maintain their company’s brand by employing a mix of experience and imagination, including print and broadcast, community outreach events and online social media. Nominations were accepted throughout all of San Diego County, with finalists selected based upon their use of creativity and specifically-targeted campaigns to achieve successful results. Cathy was honored as a Finalist on Thursday, June 26, 2012.
June 13, 2012
PRESS RELEASE – Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz Attorneys Named to 2012 San Diego Super Lawyers and Southern California Rising Stars
Douglas Pettit, Thomas Ingrassia and Jennifer Lutz were selected for inclusion in 2012 San Diego Super Lawyers; Grant Waterkotte, Eric De Wames, and Kelly Douglas were selected for inclusion in 2012 Southern California Rising Stars.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2012
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz is pleased to announce that three attorneys in the firm’s San Diego office, Douglas Pettit, Thomas Ingrassia and Jennifer Lutz, were selected for inclusion in 2012 San Diego Super Lawyers®, and three attorneys in its Los Angeles office, Grant Waterkotte, Eric De Wames and Kelly Douglas, were included in the 2012 Southern California Rising Stars.
San Diego Super Lawyers:
Douglas A. Pettit is a founding shareholder of the firm’s Professional Liability and Business Litigation groups. He has over 20 years of trial and litigation experience handling complex litigation matters and professional negligence claims. He represents clients in a variety of areas including business litigation, professional liability, personal injury, healthcare, and product liability. Doug was further honored by his selection as one of San Diego’s “Top 50” attorneys for the second time.
Thomas S. Ingrassia is a founding shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor group. Tom has a well deserved reputation for providing straightforward business-centric management counseling and for achieving outstanding results for employers in all forms of employment disputes. He is a widely-acclaimed speaker who regularly trains and counsels employers with respect to employee and business management issues.
Jennifer N. Lutz is a founding shareholder and co-chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor group. She regularly assists her clients in developing and enforcing appropriate employment practices and policies, investigating claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and defending all forms of employment litigation.
Super Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of lawyers in California are selected. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.
Southern California Rising Stars:
Grant D. Waterkotte is a shareholder in the firm’s Transportation and Business Litigation groups. As a member of American Board of Trial Advocates, he is widely recognized as a skilled trial attorney. Grant successfully represents clients in a variety of areas including transportation law, retail liability, personal injury (defense), employment law, commercial litigation and product liability.
Eric H. De Wames, a shareholder in the firm, heads Pettit Kohn’s Employment & Labor practice in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. He represents a diverse spectrum of business entities in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination.
Kelly M. Douglas is an associate in the firm’s Civil Litigation and Retail groups. She has extensive experience handling diverse civil litigation matters, and has served as lead counsel on both jury trials and appeals. Kelly defends clients in a variety of areas including premises liability, product liability, and personal injury disputes.
Southern California Rising Stars recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys. To be eligible for inclusion, a candidate must be 40 years or younger, or in practice for ten years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in California are named to this list.
About Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC
Founded in 2006, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC is a law firm that knows how to achieve successful results. The firm’s commitment to a client-centered approach has generated both extraordinarily positive client relationships and routinely successful results in the courtroom. Pettit Kohn’s practice areas include: Appellate, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation & Trials, Employment & Labor counseling and litigation defense, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Real Estate, Restaurant & Hospitality, Retail, Transactional & Business Services, and Transportation. The firm’s list of clients includes professionals, small to mid-size firms, and fortune 100 companies. Pettit Kohn is regionally located with offices in San Diego – 11622 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130; (858) 755-8500, and Los Angeles – 9841 Airport Boulevard, Suite 1030, Los Angeles, CA 90045; (310) 649-5772. For more information visit the firm’s website at http://www.pettitkohn.com.
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View the online version of the press release here.
June 5, 2012
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz is pleased to announce that three Shareholders from the firm’s San Diego office have been named to the Super Lawyers list in the June 2012 issue of the San Diego Super Lawyers magazine. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. Only five percent of the total lawyers in the State of California are selected to this exclusive list of Super Lawyers.
As classified by the San Diego Super Lawyers magazine, the following Pettit Kohn attorneys and their primary practice areas are as follows:
In addition, Doug Pettit received the prestigious distinction of being listed in the Top 50 San Diego Super Lawyers for the second time.
The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide and feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to superlawyers.com.
January 16, 2012
Pettit Kohn is pleased to announce Shareholder Douglas A. Pettit has been selected, for a second year, by his peers to be included in the 2012 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” in the specialty of Legal Malpractice Law.
This list of outstanding attorneys is compiled by conducting extensive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be included on this list.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers has been regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
December 22, 2011
December 22, 2011, Pettit Kohn is proud to announce associates Jenna Leyton and Tyler Theobald were recognized by The Daily Transcript as Young Attorneys in San Diego for 2011. Both Jenna and Tyler were named finalist in the practicing 3-5 years category. In addition, Valerie Garcia Hong and Robert Ortiz were also nominated for the award.
For the fifth year The Daily Transcript has recognized San Diego’s up-and-coming lawyers. Each year new attorneys with seven years of experience or less are selected through a peer nominated process and then judged by an independent panel of legal experts. The finalists all display characteristics of being hard working, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, ethical and professional and committed to furthering the interests of justice in society. Congratulations to all the finalists.
Click here to view all of The Daily Transcript’s finalists for Young Attorneys 2011.
December 8, 2011
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz, a civil litigation law firm with offices in San Diego and Los Angeles, is excited to announce it has received its second Medallion Award from the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SD SHRM). On November 9, 2011, SD SHRM members and guests gathered at the Manchester Grand Hyatt for the Workplace Excellence Awards Gala where the firm was honored with the Medallion Award.
Founding Shareholder and co-leader of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz’s Employment & Labor Division, Tom Ingrassia, was on hand to receive this award. “We have an incredible team. Every member strives to deliver quality results for our clients and to create a great place to work for each other. This award is the result of an inspiring and unique group of people joining together to create something special. I am honored to work with everyone at Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz.”
The Workplace Excellence Awards event, which was established by SD SHRM in 1999, honors San Diego companies dedicated to creating great employment environments and opportunities. Nominations can only be made by employees and awards are determined based upon a comprehensive application and screening process, conducted by business leaders throughout San Diego.
In addition to the Medallion Award, Pettit Kohn was recently ranked on San Diego Business Journal’s annual list of 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2011.
San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SD SHRM) is a local chapter of the national SHRM. SD SHRM is a tremendous resource for human resource professionals to discover new opportunities to network with other HR professionals, stay up-to-date on the latest HR legislation and much more.
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