Construction Civil

_______________Ben M. Llaneta______________

**** ***** *******,

San Diego, CA 92127

********@***.**.***

858-***-**** (Home) 310-***-**** (Cell)

Seasoned trial attorney offering a broad scope of experience in civil litigation including trials, risk

management, supervision and oversight of other counsel and staff. Strengths include evaluation of

risks of complex cases, development and implementation of litigation plans, and resolution of litigated

matters in the most cost effective and beneficial manner to the client. Self-directed, articulate and

innovative with a proven record for finding solutions.

06/10 to 03/11 Shinnick & Ryan, Independent Contractor Trial Counsel, San Diego, CA

Prosecute homeowners’ complex claims for defects in the construction of their

homes. Handle all aspects of civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution and

trial.

Achieved settlements in excess of $3,500,000.00;

Directed marketing of prospective client using targeted letters in compliance

with State Bar Requirements; and

Collect settlement proceeds through prosecution of contractual rights, entry

of judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 664.6, enforcement of

default judgments, judgment debtor examinations, recording of liens and

garnishment of wages.

06/06 to 06/10 Milstein, Adelman & Kreger, Senior Associate/Trial Counsel, Santa Monica, CA

Prosecuted homeowners and consumer complex actions for defects in the

construction of their homes. Co-Trial Counsel for the firm.

Resolved clients’ claims in excess of $12,500,000.00 through ADR and trial;

Directed marketing of prospective clients using targeted letter incompliance

with State Bar Requirements;

Directed the collection of settlement proceeds through prosecution of

contractual rights, entry of judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure

664.6, enforcement of default judgments, judgment debtor examinations,

recording of liens and garnishment of wages.

04/05-05/06 Sullivan & Christiani, Senior Associate, San Diego, CA

Managed risk of clients including leading the defense of litigated commercial

disputes, claims for bodily injury or construction defects, evaluation of

insurance needs and negotiation of contracts. Prosecuted clients’ claims for

breach of contract and indemnity. Assisted in prosecution of employment and

wage and hour claims.

04/02-04/05 Balestreri, Pendleton & Potocki, Senior Associate, San Diego, CA

General civil litigation with emphasis in defense of personal injury, construction

and business litigation.

02/00-03/02 Emge & Associates, Associate, San Diego, CA

Prosecution and defense of breach of contract, distributor and licensing

agreement claims and defense of other complex cases including personal injury

claims. Also, assisted in the audits and investigation of outside counsels’

billings on behalf of an insurer. Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts on

behalf of clients.

10/98-02/00 Selman • Breitman, Associate, San Diego, CA

Responsible for the handling of all aspects of construction defect and personal

injury matters.

12/97-10/98 Dale, Braden & Hinchcliffe, Associate, San Diego, CA

Participated in the handling of construction defect and personal injury defense

litigation.

1990 - 1991 State Farm Claims Representative, Schaumburg, IL

Adjusted property damage and bodily injury claims.

EDUCATION: California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor, May 1997

Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, June 1990

BAR ADMISSION: Member State Bar of California; United States District Court, Southern District,

Dec. 1997, Central District, Feb. 2002, Northern District, November 2009 and

Eastern District, Nov. 2009.

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