Tributes: The Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell; Best Lawyers of America, 2011, 2012; Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2011. Author: "Construction Defect and Land Subsidence Litigation," California Supplement, Wiley Law Publications, 1989. Law School: Semi-finalist: Jessup International Moot Court; Levitt Law and Motion Moot Court. Recipient, Honors for Trial Advocacy, Lawyering Skills. International Law Society, University of San Diego, Treasurer, 1986-1987, and President, 1987-1988. Intern, California Coastal Commission.