General Civil & Cyber Litigation
Bremer Whyte has represented a large number of local and national corporations and insurance companies facing product liability and mass tort actions involving an array of claims for personal injuries, property damages and economic losses. We offer experienced trial lawyers who know how to present the client’s most effective defense to judge or jury in cases presenting the potential for significant damages exposure. We also have a large number of clients in related litigation for indemnity, lost profits and coverage claims.
We are especially skilled at developing factual and legal defenses for complex scientific and technical issues. We select technologies that minimize the cost of managing information and enhance communication with clients.
The Firm prides itself on developing a partnership with corporate counsel. Our attorneys emphasize early strategic thinking with the goal of obtaining the best business result for the client. Our approach to case management emphasizes litigation efficiencies. As examples, we have routinely engaged in early case assessment of risks and strategies, front-end trial readiness, collaboration and leveraging with other firms, innovative expert and jury work, and other techniques designed to reach early and favorable results. We are often asked to suggest methods of risk management to minimize the impact of an anticipated problem.
Our attorneys have substantial experience in the following areas:
• Large Accident Cases
• Food Contamination
• Product Failure
• Trucking Accidents
• Commercial Claims for Product Defects
• Construction Site Injuries
Construction Litigation
Bremer Whyte is well respected by colleagues, opposing counsel, judges, insurance carriers, and clients within this specialized category of civil litigation. Bremer Whyte's attorneys have significant trial experience representing developers, general contractors, owners, major and minor subtrades, and insurance carriers directly throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Regardless of the size of the lawsuit, from a commercial structure to a single family home to more than 5000 condominium units, Bremer Whyte has the resources to zealously defend and resolve construction disputes on behalf of their clientele. Bremer Whyte has the contacts necessary to quickly undertake representation when trial is near to quickly determine case strategies and thereafter takes an active role in the cost effective resolution of the case.
Business Litigation
Bremer Whyte's business department is highly experienced in corporate transactional law and business litigation, focusing on a wide array of issues, including corporate formation and related start-up requirements, advising corporate directors, officers, and business entities with regard to everyday business activities. Bremer Whyte attorneys are well versed on complex corporate requirements, and have assisted clientele with critical contract review, analysis, negotiation, drafting, and enforcement; employment/labor issues; American With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and California Family Rights Act requirements; intellectual property issues; securities concerns; and shareholder rights.
Bremer Whyte acts as general counsel to numerous businesses, varying in size from 1 - 500+ employees. Bremer Whyte has assisted in the formation and continuing growth of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, "S" corporations, and "C" corporations.
At the same time, Bremer Whyte's attorneys have an unwavering commitment to its business clients' interests, standing ready to litigate any dispute that cannot be resolved through informal negotiations. Regardless of the client's size, however, Bremer Whyte's primary emphasis of quality, yet personable service, remains a key factor to maintaining client relations.
Family Law
Bremer Whyte provides individualized counseling and representation in all areas of family law.
Of the myriad of difficult issues that one may confront, family issues are often the most physically and emotionally draining. When faced with issues of this nature, it is important that you retain an attorney who will listen carefully to your problems and provide thoughtful, competent representation.
Bremer Whyte understands that each case is unique, and will spend the time to thoroughly evaluate your case in order to provide effective solutions tailored to the unique circumstances of your case. Bremer Whyte has the experience and expertise necessary to help you successfully navigate through the legal complexities associated with a divorce, custody battle, or other family issues. Our expertise includes: Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Modifications, Adoptions, Guardianships, Child Support, Parentage / Paternity, Property Division, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Contempt/Enforcement, Wills, Probate.
Contact Nicole Whyte at (949) 221-1000 or nwhyte@bremerandwhyte.com
Employment Litigation
Bremer Whyte maintains a full-service employment law department. We provide legal advice, guidance and representation to its various business/corporate clientele, including counseling and defense against Federal and State-based wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination claims, wage and hour claims, preparation and updating of employee policies/employee handbooks, assistance and guidance with respect to employee discipline and termination issues, and FMLA/CMLA/ADA employee accommodations. Bremer Whyte also provides on-site seminars for employers to assure compliance with California's mandatory supervisor employee harassment training requirements. Bremer Whyte also represents employees and individuals with respect to wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims against current or former employers, and in regard to wage and hour claims. Bremer Whyte's employment law department also handles all aspects of EEOC/DFEH administrative claims, for both its business and individual clients.
Contact Kere Tickner at (949) 221-1000 or ktickner@bremerandwhyte.com.
Wills Trust & Estates
Bremer Whyte provides complete estate planning services including consultation regarding the most appropriate plan for you given the composition of your estate and your goals. We will work with you given your estate and wishes to establish wills, advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and all forms of trusts including revocable and irrevocable, A/B, Q-TIPs, Companion Animal Trusts, etc. For those who have family members who were unable to establish trusts before passing, we also handle the probate of their estates, whether testate or intestate. Finally, we can establish guardianships and conservatorships when needed.
For any of these services, please contact Kit Natland at (949) 221-1000 or knatland@bremerandwhyte.com.
Real Estate Litigation
Bremer Whyte's attorneys are well versed in real estate law, both residential and commercial, and stand ready to assist its clients with any legal issue that arises, whether such issue involves a landlord/tenant dispute, creation of a complex commercial lease, or residential non-disclosure issues. Bremer Whyte's clients include individual homeowners, brokers and agents, property inspection companies, landlords, residential and commercial tenants, Homeowner Associations, and Property Management Firms.
Sports and Entertainment Litigation
Bremer Whyte has an aggressive, successful team of experienced Entertainment trial lawyers that are dedicated to serving the interests of our high profile clients in the entertainment industry. Not only do we develop solutions to meet specific goals (including privacy, internet access, etc.), but we achieve outstanding results with the utmost respect for our clients' desire for confidentiality.
Bremer Whyte's entertainment litigation practice group is chaired by Keith G. Bremer. Mr. Bremer is a member of the Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates ("ABOTA"), the most prestigious trial lawyers association in the Country. Mr. Bremer is also an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and designated as a Super Lawyer. Mr. Bremer's outstanding litigation skills and experience representing clients in high-profile cases provides our clients with a distinct advantage in the entertainment litigation industry. Mr. Bremer also defended the Riviera Country Club at trial (the clubs first trial) against noted entertainment attorney Leo Terrell and got a defense verdict for the club.
Mr. Bremer has been featured on numerous media outlets as it relates to certain high profile losses. See the following:
Mr. Bremer on HLN - CNN
Mr. Bremer on ABC's 20-20
Mr. Bremer on The Evening News with Katie Couric
Mr. Bremer on the KTLA News
Mr. Bremer on the NBC News
With our aggressive, yet tactical approach to entertainment litigation, our clients are provided with the finest legal representation. Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O'Meara, LLP's broad base of entertainment clients, including some of the major players in the entertainment industry, is a testament to our expertise and reputation. Representative clients include:
- Bud Yorkin of Yorkin and Lear
- "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
- Black Eyed Peas
- Staples Center
- Honda Center
- Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Cinemark
- The Grove
- Playboy International
Environmental Toxic Tort / Habitational Litigation
Bremer Whyte has extensive, broad-based experience representing businesses, corporations, individuals and insurance companies facing liability and mass tort actions stemming from environmental, toxic tort and habitational statute violation claims and litigation. The Firm represents clients in cases ranging from personal injury claims from benzene and asbestos exposure, to toxic mold claims and landlord habitation statute violations. These complex, multiple-party cases create overlapping areas of liability including extensive personal injuries, property damages and economic losses, as well as possible massive statutory-based penalties. We offer highly respected, well-seasoned counsel trial counsel who combine their litigation skills with well-known expertise in early evaluation, mediation and alternate dispute resolution.
The Firm is at the cutting edge of scientific research and medical/technical evaluations of claims for its environmental toxic tort and habitation cases, and we work closely with the acknowledged leaders in the scientific and technical fields to provide the best evaluation and defenses for our clients.
The Firm has developed a well-regarded reputation as the attorneys who resolve or take to trial the most technically difficult large exposure mass tort cases by virtue of its strategic approach of early evaluation of liability and potential client exposure, close work with client and corporate counsel, and technically advanced scientific and medical analysis of claims.
Homeowner / Community Association and Propery Management Litigation
Bremer Whyte's experience in litigation stemming from homeowner/community association and property management issues is extensive and covers a wide array of claims ranging from CC&R, Bylaw or rules issues to common area maintenance and repair issues to personal injury and property claims. The Firm also represents property management companies retained by homeowner/community associations in litigation involving the management and care of homeowner/association common areas and general management.
Bremer Whyte has developed a well-deserved reputation for handling these complex, highly contentious litigation matters with a calm focus on issues and resolutions, and for resolving those cases generally considered as impossible to reconcile. The Firm takes pride in providing creative or alternative solutions to difficult cases and claims, with the goal of providing the best resolution possible for the client. Bremer Whyte works very closely with the client’s corporate counsel in such matters, partnering on the client’s defenses and representation all with the goal of obtaining the very best possible outcome for the client.
However, when resolution is not possible, Bremer Whyte’s well experienced trial counsel are ready and able to litigate homeowner/community association and property management matters, and have earned the respect of opposing counsel through hard fought legal battles while doing so.