Office: Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 481-7605
sblank@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Whittier Law School , 1994
J.D.
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California State University, Northridge , 1991
B.A.
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Appellate
Preparation of briefs and oral arguments in front of the Court of Appeal.
Reported decisions:
Ranchwood Communities Ltd. Partnership v. Jim Beat Construction Co., (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 1397.
Barajas v. Oren Realty & Development Co., (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 209.
Mayer v. C.W. Driver, (2002) 98 Cal.App.4th 48.
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Construction
Defense of personal injury actions resulting from construction defects.
Defense of developers against homeowner claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Defense of claims for damages due to delays in construction.
Prosecution of claims for indemnification and breach of contract.
Defense of property owners, contractors and builders in cases involving accidents on commercial, residential and hospital sites.
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Employment & Labor
Defense of wage and hour claims.
Representation of employers in all phases of wrongful termination litigation, including trial.
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Environmental & Pollution
Defense of contaminated groundwater claims.
Defense of developer against claims of odor and bacterial release by a composting facility in a residential development.
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Insurance
Defense of bad faith claims against insurance carriers.
Prosecution of claims for bad faith on behalf of clients.
Prosecution of claims for satisfaction of judgment on behalf of insurer pursuant to Insurance Code provisions.
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Professional Liability
Handles professional liability matters involving defense of architects & engineers, real estate brokers and agents, insurance agents and brokers.
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Real Estate
Contract negotiations and drafting purchase documents
Litigation matters involving real property, land use and mortgage lender disputes
Litigation of claims against mortgage brokers for breach of fiduciary duties
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Awards
Southern California Rising Star, 2009
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Stacey's areas of concentration include real estate and land use, product liability, tort defense, employment law, professional liability defense, and construction law and transactional matters. Additionally, she performs risk management services for a number of clients, focusing on transfer and elimination of risk. She is skilled in all aspects of litigation, including law and motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate practice. She has argued before the California Court of Appeal, resulting in several published opinions. |
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