Kevin Heimler

• Civil litigation through trial, focusing on insurance and private defense. • Handled case types including wrongful death, assault and battery, defamation, homeowners’ association matters, real property disputes, landlord-tenant and habitability claims, minor and serious vehicle accidents including car, truck and multi-vehicle collisions, and a variety of personal injury cases. • Supervised and personally performed all phases of litigation including strategic determination and preparation of responsive pleadings, written discovery and discovery motions, motions for summary judgment and others. • Taken hundreds of depositions of case parties, lay witnesses, physicians, other professionals, and expert witnesses around California and other states. • Settled hundreds of cases with values ranging from cost waivers to multi-million-dollar settlements. • Supervised and handled all parts of jury and bench trial preparation and participated as second chair with trial arguments and witness questioning. • Mentored and supervised associate attorneys and other staff. Insurance Defense Litigation: • Handled claims from pre-litigation to trial for companies such as Capital Insurance Group, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, State Farm, Travelers and more. Private Defense Litigation: • Managed case analysis and day-to-day trajectory towards resolution or trial based on client needs and expectations. • Maintained communication with clients regarding status and strategy to further build client relationships. • Supervised budgeting and cost structure for clients to assure their understanding of expected expenses for case phases through trial. Underground Utility Damage and Injury Litigation: • Managed all cases for an underground utility locating company around California, starting with immediate site investigations after incident occurrence through to claim prosecution or defense. • Regularly provided consultation to claim managers on claims as well as on standards of practice.

• Responsible for Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Litigation. • Regularly oversaw 30+ cases within the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. • Assisted firm’s Partners with client invoicing and training of new personnel. Comprehensive Estate Planning: • Prepared tailored Estate Plans to meet each client's needs and accomplish goals. • Drafted Revocable Trusts with accompanying Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, HIPAA Waivers, Living Wills and Transfer documents. • Updated effective Estate Plans by drafting Trust Amendments, Certifications and Restatements, Affidavits and Administration and Trustee documentation. Trust, Probate and Conservatorship Litigation, Civil Litigation and Appeals: • Represented parties in will and trust contests, petitions for surcharge and removal, fiduciary accountings, appointments and other probate petitions. • Successfully represented fiduciaries through all aspects of probate, trust and conservatorship administration with minimal cost and time to the fiduciary. • Drafted all forms of pleadings including petitions, accountings, discovery motions, and legal, trial and appellate briefs at all stages of litigated matters. • Civil litigation exposure including breach of contract, bankruptcy, unlawful detainer and preparation and responding to all stages of discovery. • Negotiated favorable settlements and grew lasting client relationships.

• Worked closely with the General Counsel on matters for 20+ corporate entities. • Supported the General Counsel on general corporate and litigation matters. • Drafted and reviewed business, finance, intellectual property and licensing contracts. • Drafted and revised complaints and litigation documents for legal proceedings. • Prepared and assisted with company formation and state finance lending licenses. • Managed company compliance for state and federal marketing and finance laws. • Researched and prepared a Consumer Loan Handbook on the laws of all U.S. states. • Prepared various company policies, manuals and training procedures.

• Drafted and revised entertainment and licensing contracts. • Processed trademark infringement claims. • Drafted cease and desist letters to protect the company’s intellectual property. • Researched various legal and business issues for the In-House Counsel and CEO.

• Oversaw and managed three editors to ensure quality article preparation. • Reviewed all articles, citations and source material prior to publication. • Trained starting students on Bluebook citation and legal writing standards. • Awards: “Outstanding Research Article” and “Best Cite Checker” (Fall 2011).

• Drafted and reviewed company contracts, templates, and reports. • Created excel based reports to improve employee efficiency on projects. • Managed and reviewed administrative personnel and their work product. • Trained all new employees on office practices and procedures. • Self-trained in architectural drafting software to assist company growth.

• Dean’s Merit Scholarship (2010 - 2012). • Dean’s List and Honor Roll (2011 - 2013). • CALI Award (highest grade): Legal Writing II, Community Property, Legal Remedies, and Uniform Commercial Code I.