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Erik M. McLain

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Erik McLain has more than 26 years of experience in state and federal courts. His practice includes litigation with a focus on matters involving complex litigation disputes, casualty defense litigation, restaurant and hospitality litigation, as well as general liability disputes. Erik has personally conducted jury trials with amounts in controversy in excess of $25 million. Particular matters often include claims arising out of premises liability, negligence, property claims, auto and trucking catastrophic injuries, as well as habitability and property related claims on behalf of owners/landlords.

Mr. McLain regularly represents hotels, national restaurant groups, commercial property owners, gym establishments, national insurers, landlords, trucking fleets, large-scale contractors, and ride share partners. Mr. McLain also has experience defending employers, directors, and officers in wage and hour litigation, discrimination claims, derivative actions, and director/officer liability matters.

In addition to his California state law practice, Erik has extensive federal litigation experience, including federal jury trials, law and motion, summary judgment, and other proceedings governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.  Mr. McLain is truly a trial lawyer, having tried cases in both state and federal courts, including jury trials to verdict, bench trials, and arbitration.

When not in the office Erik spends time giving back to the community – he remains an active and enthusiastic youth baseball coach within the Dana Point Youth Baseball Pony program. He has served as head coach for over 10 seasons and is an avid baseball fan and deep sea fisherman. He also serves as a Business Advisory Member of the Ocean Institute. His favorite activity is spending time with his family and coaching youth baseball.