BWB&O is proud to announce that Reno Partner Karen Baytosh received a significant victory on behalf of the firm’s Developer Client in a high-exposure personal injury matter. Plaintiff, a teenager, was struck by an intoxicated driver while walking her dog at night, sustaining catastrophic injuries requiring 24-hour critical care for the remainder of her life....Read More
Our firm is proud to announce a decisive defense victory obtained by Partner Daniel Crespo and Associate Lauren Landau for our client in a high-exposure premises liability action arising from a 2022 incident at an active school construction site in Perris, California. On March 10, 2026, the Riverside County Superior Court granted Summary Judgment in full...Read More
Congratulations to Las Vegas Partner, Jeffrey W. Saab, and Senior Associate, Shanna B. Carter, on extracting their client from a multi-million-dollar wrongful death action for nuisance value on the eve of trial. It was alleged that the decedent passed away due to the use of a new dietary ingredient often utilized for energy purposes. However,...Read More
Congratulations to Partner Jeffrey W. Saab on securing a complete defense verdict at trial! Jeffrey’s client is a major casino on the Las Vegas strip. Plaintiff alleged that while on property, she was falsely accused of wrongdoing and assaulted by security, resulting in Plaintiff having to be rushed to the hospital. At trial, Jeffrey argued that Plaintiff, a prior...Read More
Saddle up because we’re riding for justice! BWB&O Partners Nicole Whyte, Kendra Arnold, and Morgan Stiefel, and our team of Associates Maryam Hemmati, Omar Rizk, Jose Silva, Melani Bartholomew, Brandon Cook, Nick Nataupsky, and April Horn, in Orange County, were honored to be part of the Public Law Center’s western-themed Volunteers for Justice Annual Event...Read More
Meet Jude! Originally from Ventura County, Jude has always enjoyed staying busy and finding creative outlets both inside and outside of school and work. While in high school, she participated in a dual-enrollment program that allowed her to complete a full year of college coursework at her local community college at no cost while still...Read More
We are pleased to share a significant arbitration victory obtained by Partner Daniel Crespo and Associate Lauren Landau on behalf of our client in a high-exposure motorist matter. The claimant sought approximately $6 million in damages arising from a motor vehicle accident, including claims for future spine surgery, future medical care, and substantial future pain and suffering....Read More
BWB&O had a great time hosting clients, colleagues, and friends during our annual West Coast Casualty happy hour held at Splitsville in Downtown Disney. Thank you to our co-sponsors, Gartner + Bloom, MC Consultants, Inc., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, and Lexitas, for your partnership! It was a fantastic evening of networking, conversation, and...Read More
BWB&O’s Founding Partner, Nicole Whyte, and Jacqueline Akerblom, retired Partner at Grant Thornton, recently co-hosted an inspiring Women for Justice Giving Circle gathering at the Balboa Bay Club, bringing together women leaders committed to advancing justice, supporting the Public Law Center, and making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Read More
