San Francisco Risk Management

STEVEN F. EGLER, ESQ.

**** ****** ******, ***. *** . San Francisco, California 94103 .

***********@*****.*** . Phone 415-***-****

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Skilled litigator experienced in all phases of litigation including motion

practice, written discovery, depositions, and trial. Experience in

insurance defense, personal injury, commercial litigation, and State Bar

disciplinary proceedings. Excellent written and oral communication skills

and superior ability to negotiate and strategize to facilitate successful

case resolution.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, CA, 10/2012-Present

Deputy Trial Counsel (Contract)

Prosecute attorney misconduct in State Bar disciplinary proceedings. Co-

chair trials, appear at hearings, and coordinate discovery and

investigation against multiple respondents in mortgage/predatory lending

litigation. Evaluate attorney work product in underlying civil actions and

conduct legal research to recommend level of discipline and/or prepare for

trial.

BRYAN CAVE, San Francisco, CA, 2/2012-8/2012

Contract Attorney

Represented large banks and mortgage lending institutions in state and

federal courts. Managed approximately 25 case files in predatory lending

litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. Prepared and argued dispositive

motions and demurrers, drafted discovery responses and conducted legal

research on related matters, including California's non-judicial

foreclosure process. Negotiated settlements and evaluated mortgage loan

documentation for potential loan modifications.

HOUSING ALLIANCE, San Francisco, CA, 7/2010-2/2012

Advocate, Board of Directors Member

Advocated on behalf of homeless and unstably housed people with HIV/AIDS to

secure housing through federal, state and local grants. Offered

information and guided members through processes to obtain assistance in

all areas including general assistance, unemployment benefits and short and

long-term disability. Advised Executive Director regarding labor and

employment issues, risk management, compliance with grants and related

areas of concern. Currently serve on the Board of Directors to provide

strategic oversight and direction for the organization.

CONNOR & BISHOP, San Francisco, CA, 7/2008-7/2010, 9/2002-12/2005

Contract Attorney, Litigation Associate

Defended premises owners, product manufactures, and retail distributors in

litigation involving claims of exposure to asbestos and/or silica.

Prepared and agued motions, drafted and responded to discovery, hired

experts, deposed witnesses, and conducted legal and factual research.

Prepared client reports to provide status updates and explain strategy.

Represented plaintiffs in non-toxic tort personal injury claims against

product manufactures, premises owners, and state and city governmental

entities achieving favorable results through arbitration and mediation.

BRYDON, HUGO & PARKER, San Francisco, CA, 12/2005-7/2008

Litigation Associate

Defended Fortune 500 companies in high exposure products liability actions

in Northern and Southern California. Deposed 100s of witnesses including

plaintiffs, co-defendants, fact witnesses, and experts. Successfully

prepared and argued all pre-trial motions including motions for summary

judgment and discovery motions.

THE LAW OFFICES OF ROGER MOORE, Denver, CO, 8/2001-8/2002

Law Clerk

Prepared motions, pleadings, discovery and demand letters for review by

supervising attorney in cases involving commercial lease disputes,

partnership dissolution, personal injury allegations, and subrogation.

FARKAS & MANELLI, Washington, D.C., 1999

Summer Associate/Law Clerk

Prepared applications for trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and

Trademark Office (PTO). Monitored application status at all stages of

registration to facilitate proper and timely registration.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C., 1998

Summer Intern

Reviewed child support orders and case files to ensure proper and timely

disbursement of payments in accordance with the newly enacted Uniform

Interstate Family Support Act. Implemented new procedures to facilitate

compliance with Act.

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

George Washington University School of Law

Juris Doctor (2000)

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (1995)

Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Law in the State of California

Professional Association:

California Bar Association, Member

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