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Kevin M. SeibertPartner3425 Brookside Road |
Areas of Law:Litigation, Banking (Collection), Real Estate Litigation |
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Admitted to Practice in:California |
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| Kevin Seibert's extensive trial experience in a wide variety of commercial disputes has taught him the value of a tough-minded and focused approach to lawsuits. Having handled many cases to verdicts in jury trials, court trials and binding arbitrations, Kevin understands both the power and the limitations inherent in litigation. The breadth of his trial experience allows him to handle matters efficiently and practically. While most civil cases are settled before trial, Kevin understands that the quality of the settlement for his clients is largely dependent upon gathering and presenting the facts that will help convince the opponents of the weaknesses in their position. The best way to settle a case is to prepare for trial and to let the other side know you are ready to try the case absent a favorable outcome through settlement. Kevin understands that In addition to strong courtroom skills, a successful trial lawyer needs to be a talented negotiator. Kevin has earned a reputation as an expert negotiator and has been an instructor at the University of the Pacific's seminars on negotiation. Kevin's clients appreciate his ability to balance the need to be both a practical advisor and an aggressive trial attorney. Whether representing Fortune 500 companies or local, family-owned businesses, Kevin's concern for the client is the same: deliver the best results possible in the most efficient manner available. ExperienceDowney Brand LLP, Executive Committee Member Obtained defense verdict for large cherry and apple packing company at the conclusion of a four week jury trial involving multi-million dollar crop loss claim. Successfully represented a Trustee in a probate court trial involving multi-million dollar real estate transaction. Obtained injunctive relief and damages for a business owner in a 5 week jury trial to enforce a covenant not to compete. Represented a national bank in a four week trial against a large insurance company. Obtained $1.5 million dollar verdict for client. Represented an accounting firm in a seven week jury trial involving a partnership dispute. Represented a bank in a three week jury trial involving the bank's claims against a partnership arising out of a loan to purchase a helicopter. Represented a minor league baseball team in a six day jury trial involving a prospective purchaser's claims for breach of contract against the baseball team. Represented a car dealership in a three week jury trial involving a former salesperson's claims for wrongful termination and sexual harassment against the car dealership. Represented employer in a two week jury trial involving department manager's claim of wrongful employment termination. Represented a real estate developer in a seventeen day bench trial involving the bank's claims against a developer arising out of loans to develop real property. Represented the prospective purchaser in a six day jury trial involving the prospective purchaser's breach of contract claims against a business owner. Represented a general contractor in a six day jury trial involving the general contractor's claims for breach of contract against a homeowner. Represented a national manufacturer in obtaining an injunction against municipality for improperly excluding manufacturer from bidding on $12 million construction project. Representative clients include: MEMBERSHIPSCalifornia Building Industry Association (CBIA), Member State Bar of California, Litigation Section, Member San Joaquin County Bar Association, Member Tuolumne County Bar, Member San Joaquin County Small Claims Court, Judge Pro Tem EDUCATIONUniversity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1985) PUBLICATIONSPacific Law Journal, McGeorge School of Law, Former Assistant Editor and Comment Staff Writer |
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