San Diego

(619) 234-1700

(800) 782-3366

(619) 234-7831

Recent News:

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

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Established in 1987 as the fifth regional office for Cozen O’Connor it is located in the heart of San Diego’s business center in downtown San Diego. The office is one block West of the Federal and State Court Complexes. It is minutes from the San Diego International Airport. Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres, is a short walk from the office.

 

The San Diego office continues to grow with its attorneys licensed and handling litigation throughout Northern and Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. The Insurance Coverage Group handles a wide array of first and third party insurance coverage issues and litigation.

 

The Subrogation group has expertise with multi-million dollar property losses involving oil and gas, mining, product failures, catastrophic floods in Northern and Southern California, earth collapse, pharmaceutical contamination, commercial losses, wind farm losses, agricultural losses/contamination, fires involving residential and commercial losses, and wildfires, such as the $2 billion 2007 San Diego Wild Fire Loss.

 

The Labor and Employment group handles litigation involving wrongful termination cases, employee unfair competition/trade secrets disputes, wage and hour class actions, discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits, and actions predicated on breach of contracts. The team also has experience with labor and employment counseling and compliance with state and federal regulations, including Fair Labor Standards Act and similar state and local wage and hour laws such as the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code section 17200.

People

Ashley E. Bauerle

Ashley E. Bauerle

Member

David D. Brisco

David D. Brisco

Vice Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, West Region

Jennifer Carosi

Jennifer Carosi

Attorney

Kris Cherevas

Kris Cherevas

Office Managing Partner

Andrew Dorr

Andrew Dorr

Associate

Joseph Duque

Joseph Duque

Associate

Golnaz Heidari

Golnaz Heidari

Associate

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Member

Barrett Kiernan

Barrett Kiernan

Member

Dana Meyers

Dana Meyers

Member

J. Michael Schiff

J. Michael Schiff

Member

Craig Schloss

Craig Schloss

Member

News

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Law Firm Expands Construction Practice

September 10, 2024 Marion Hack and J. Michael Schiff were quoted in a San Diego Business Journal article discussing Schiff’s transition to Cozen O’Connor’s San Diego office and its impact on the firm’s Construction Law Group.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Cozen O’Connor Continues to Build its Construction Practice in California, Landing Veteran Litigator J. Michael Schiff

August 05, 2024 Schiff brings a 14-plus year track record of representing clients in high-profile disputes involving infrastructure, industrial and multifamily projects, retail centers, hotels, and office parks.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

7 Tips for California Employers’ Violence Prevention Plans

March 04, 2024 John Carrigan, Jr., Elena Hillman, and Daniel Pascale were quoted in an HR Dive article discussing tips on how California employers can implement workplace violence prevention plans by July 1.

California PAGA Cases Can’t Be Dismissed Due to Unmanageability

January 22, 2024 Brett C. Greving was quoted in a SHRM article discussing a new ruling that prevents trial courts in California from dismissing lawsuits brought under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) due to perceived unmanageability.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Contacts

Kris Cherevas

Office Managing Partner

kcherevas@cozen.com

(619) 685-1739

Tracy Sanasac

Office Manager

tsanasac@cozen.com

(619) 685-1700

Featured Event:

What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces

Santa Monica, CA 12/06/2024

Michele Ballard Miller and Nicole Herter Perkin will present “What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces” for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.