Callahan & Blaine

THE LAW OFFICES OF CALLAHAN & BLAINE

Established in 1984, Callahan & Blaine consists of 28 experienced trial attorneys. The firm was founded by Daniel J. Callahan, one of the country’s top trial lawyers. For example, the National Law Journal named Dan one of the “Top 10

Attorneys” in the United States, and

California Lawyer magazine designated him “California Lawyer of the Year.”

Callahan & Blaine has achieved record breaking verdicts and settlements across a diverse range of litigation issues. “We don’t have a narrow focus in any one area of the law,” notes Managing Partner Ed Susolik. “Instead, our attorneys have expertise in a broad spectrum of complex litigation matters, including business litigation, insurance law, labor/employment defense and catastrophic personal injury. We are also equally adept at both plainti and defense perspectives.”

Callahan & Blaine has a broad range of historic results. Most notable is the rm’s $934 Million jury verdict in a complex business litigation case, which is the largest jury verdict in the history of Orange County. In addition, Callahan & Blaine obtained a $50 Million settlement which is certi ed by West Trial Digest as the largest personal injury settlement in United States history. Callahan & Blaine also has the largest insurance bad faith judgment in Orange County history ($58 Million), and the largest employment settlement ($38 Million). Most recently, the rm settled a bicycle accident case for $17 Million.

Each of Callahan & Blaine’s 28 senior attorneys is an experienced and accomplished litigator. Callahan & Blaine’s attorneys have expertise in a wide diversity of practice areas, including

insurance law, intellectual property, trade secrets, employment law, catastrophic personal injury, real estate, business torts and corporate governance. For example, Ed Susolik, the partner in charge of the rm’s insurance department, has handled over 1000 insurance disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals over the last 31 years. As explained by Susolik, “Callahan & Blaine specializes in the one thing that matters most to clients: winning.”

Callahan & Blaine’s attorneys have achieved many awards and honors over the years. For example, Susolik has been named to the “Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California” list by Super Lawyers magazine from 2009 to 2022. Similarly, partners Michael Sachs and Brian McCormack have all achieved numerous judicial victories in recent years, and represent the next generation of Callahan & Blaine trial lawyers. For example, Brian McCormack was recently named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

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