In the News: Montecito Mudslides

Montecito Mudslide

Below are some recent articles featuring the Montecito Mudslides. The first AP piece listed here appeared in more than 50 publications today. The second AP piece listed ran in more than a dozen publications today, including the Washington Post.

Washington Post: Utility Faces Lawsuit Over Fire That led to Deadly Mudslides
KEYT: Family of Montecito Mudslide Victim Files First Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Ventura County Star: Judge to decide on attorneys' requests to coordinate Thomas Fire, mudslide lawsuits
Santa Barbara independent: SoCal Edison Loses Opening Round in Thomas Fire Litigation
San Luis Obispo Tribune: SoCal Edison must turn over electrical equipment that may have caused Thomas Fire
KEYT: Attorneys file restraining order against SoCal Edison in Thomas Fire lawsuit
NBC NEWS: Montecito Homeowners Sue Utilities, alleging negligence before deadly mudslide

ALEX ROBERTSON, IV

Robertson

Alex Robertson is the founder and senior partner of Robertson & Associates, LLP. His practice specializes in complex, multi-party construction defect, landslide, and class action litigation. In his 30 years as a trial lawyer, he has recovered more than $351,000,000 for clients, which include many celebrities and professional athletes.

PETER BEZEK

Bezek

Peter J. Bezek is a founding partner and the managing partner of the firm. He has over 33 years of jury trial experience in Federal and State Courts throughout the country. Pete served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington from 1977-1980 prosecuting civil child abuse cases (parental deprivation) and consumer protection actions.

THOMAS FOLEY

Foley

Thomas G. Foley, Jr., a founding partner, of Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1975. He was an Assistant Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1975 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

ROBERT CURTIS

Foley

Robert A. Curtis, a partner, earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his J.D from Pepperdine University School of Law. Robert is admitted to the State Bar of California and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California, and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

JOSEPH LIEBMAN

Liebman

Mr. Liebman, a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, has an impressive record of obtaining multi-million dollar recoveries for homeowners whose properties have been damaged in landslides throughout Southern California. His practice concentrates on Landslide and Flood damage, Construction defects, Earth Movement, and Subsidence.

GEOFF SPRETER

Spreter

In 2011, Mr. Spreter formed Spreter & Petiprin, APC. Mr. Spreter and his firm were actively involved in litigating the 2007 San Diego Wildfires matter. This litigation lasted over 8 years, and resulted in more than $2 billion in settlements. Mr. Spreter represented over 300 clients, resulting in over $55 million dollars in settlements.

BEN PETIPRIN

Foley

Ben is a founder and principal of Spreter | Petiprin and additionally serves as the managing attorney for its Orange County, California office. With eight years of litigation experience representing both businesses and individuals, as well as first- and second-chairing numerous trials and being licensed to practice law in four states.

Law Firm FBBC Joseph Liebman Spreter Petripin

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