I represent California tenants in high-stakes buyout negotiations and lawsuits against landlords who violate state and local tenant protection laws. With over a decade of trial experience in criminal courtrooms (first as a prosecutor and then as a defense attorney), I developed a trial lawyer's instinct for spotting case strengths and weaknesses, and understanding how best to advocate in front of judges and juries. Since 2023, I've exclusively dedicated my career to tenant law civil litigation (in lawsuits filed against landlords for habitability defects, wrongful evictions, and harassment), and primarily represent tenants across California (though primarily in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and other just-cause eviction cities) to secure compensation and hold landlords and managers accountable when they break laws, breach the duties implied in residential leases, and commit fraud or negligence.

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My path to tenant advocacy was unconventional. As a former prosecutor at two District Attorney's offices and as a criminal defense attorney who defended complex criminal cases including murder and multi-million-dollar embezzlement, I gained a lot of experience in the courtroom. That background—where diligence, grit, and preparation is everything—shaped my approach to tenant representation. I bring a unique perspective when assessing evidence, anticipating opposition tactics, and presenting compelling narratives to judges and juries. In the end, all cases are a story that deserve a proper presentation and almost always boil down to a few key facts or issues.

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My strategy is, and always has been, transparency. I identify the one to four critical issues that I believe will determine your case outcome, I don't hide the ball with the opposing side, and zero in on exactly how to win those points at trial. No bluffs, no theatrics—just methodical preparation and clear communication of strengths. This approach consistently produces better case outcomes because opposing counsel knows I'm prepared to try the case.

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Looking back, I became a lawyer in the first place to fight predatory practices and fraud. After witnessing first-hand rampant fraudulent business practices at a San Diego-based mortgage brokerage where I worked after college at UCLA, I decided a legal career was better suited for me. I attended University of San Diego School of Law and found my calling in the courtroom—winning three consecutive mock trial tournaments while clerking for the U.S. Attorney and San Diego County District Attorney's Office. As a lawyer, I spent years building a successful Bay Area criminal defense practice, including extensive public defender work in San Mateo County, before recognizing that tenant protection offered the most direct path to fighting the exploitation I'd originally set out to combat. After serving as Trial Counsel at a prominent San Francisco plaintiff tenant rights firm, I reopened my practice to focus exclusively on tenant litigation and buyout negotiations.

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I understand that facing eviction or negotiating a buyout can be overwhelming. The reason I've achieved six-figure settlements and saved clients from homelessness is by working collaboratively with clients to cut through legal complexity. I show you exactly where you stand, what's achievable, and I develop pragmatic strategies tailored to your specific situation. No false promises—just honest assessments and aggressive representation when it counts.