Charles Pernicka Joins Litigation Practice Group at Allen Matkins.Firm's San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Office Expands Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Department With Addition of New Attorney SAN DIEGO -- Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , a leading California business and real estate law firm, announces the expansion of its litigation practice group with the addition of Charles Pernicka, as senior counsel, in the firm's San Diego office. Pernicka brings extensive real estate litigation experience to Allen Matkins, having represented clients in all aspects of real estate development litigation, including purchase and sale disputes, construction litigation, and project workouts. He also represents clients in landlord/tenant litigation, including commercial lease disputes and unlawful detainer The act of retaining possession of property without legal right. The term unlawful detainer ordinarily refers to the conduct of a tenant who is in possession of an apartment or leased property and refuses to leave the premises upon the expiration or termination of the actions. In addition, Pernicka is experienced in commercial contract disputes and corporate litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty Noun 1. fiduciary duty - the legal duty of a fiduciary to act in the best interests of the beneficiary legal duty - acts which the law requires be done or forborne claims, and insurance litigation. For nearly seven years Pernicka practiced at Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps, along with litigation partner Valentine Hoy, who joined Allen Matkins' San Diego office in March 2009. "Charlie's addition will help deepen the firm's already strong capabilities in the litigation arena," said Jeff Patterson, chair of the litigation group in Allen Matkins' San Diego office. "The arrival of Charlie, combined with the group of highly talented attorneys we have added over the past few months, illustrates the growth of our firm in strategic practice areas." Pernicka joins Allen Matkins' litigation practice group of more than 60 attorneys statewide, whose expertise in litigation and trial work includes all aspects of real estate litigation (including construction litigation, land use litigation, water rights and resources, landlord tenant litigation and condemnation) representing owners, developers, landlords, hotel and resorts, and construction companies and business litigation (including corporate and partnership disputes, bankruptcy litigation, consumer class action litigation and securities litigation) representing companies, boards of directors, special committees and executives. The firm's litigators also have extensive experience representing clients in environmental, toxic tort and product litigation. Pernicka received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. in 2002 and his B.A. in history, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa: see fraternity. Phi Beta Kappa Leading academic honour society in the U.S., which draws its membership from college and university students. The oldest Greek-letter society in the U.S. , with a minor in philosophy, from the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
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