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Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America

Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.

The Litigation Counsel of America is a trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers and is by invitation only. The composition of the LCA is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence among American litigation and trial counsel across all segments of the bar. The purpose of the LCA is to recognize deserving, experienced, and highly qualified lawyers, to provide an additional outlet for scholarly authorship of legal articles on trial and litigation practice, to provide additional sources for professional development, to promote superior advocacy and ethical standards in the practice of law, and to assist in community involvement by its membership.

Membership includes placement of a maximum of 3,500 Fellows, who are selected and invited into Fellowship after being evaluated on effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively.

The LCA's selection process is a combination of Advisory Board member input, attorney opinions, evaluation of client selection of counsel, limited input from active and retired judges, and reviews of acknowledgement by third party sources. The criteria used for selection is not based purely on the number of cases tried, or the notoriety usually associated with frequent court appearances, but also effectiveness in the area of a particular lawyer's expertise. In using this approach, the LCA has developed its membership with a breadth of experience in litigation that makes its Fellows one of the most well rounded practice groups among any lawyer honorary and provides recognition and opportunities to those deserving the designation.

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August 11, 2009
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March 31, 2009
Elder Abuse Complaint Filed Against Extendicare. More

March, 2009
Paper co-written by Stephen Garcia presented at the American Association of Justices symposium in the State of Washington. More

March 4, 2009
Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award for His Role in Protecting Seniors from Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect. More

March 3, 2009

Stephen Garcia Faces Off Against Defense Counsel on April 22, 2009 at the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Conference. More

February 9, 2009
United States District Court Judge Dale Fischer granted preliminary approval for class certification and settlement of class action against Motorola, Plantronics and GN Jabra--the first class ever certified against these wirless giants. Stephen M. Garcia served as lead class counsel as well as laison counsel. More

October 30, 2008
10 Minnesota Nursing Homes Named In Class Action Lawsuit Against Extendicare. More

October 21, 2008
Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm in Long Beach, Calif., was named to the prestigious Lawdragon list of 500 Leading
Lawyers in America. More

October 3, 2008
16 Extendicare Skilled Nursing Facilities Named In Washington Lawsuit - Additional Allegations Filed Against Elder Care Operator. More

August 21, 2008
A class action lawsuit (Case #08-2-28645-2KNT), was filed today in King County Superior Court against Milwaukee-based Extendicare Homes, Inc., Fir Lane Terrace Convalescent Center, Inc. and its 15 long-term skilled nursing facilities in the state of Washington [see list by city at end of release] on behalf of Howard Steele as the personal representative for the estate of Lee Ann Steele and on behalf of all Washington citizens who resided in one of the company’s Washington facilities from July 1, 2004 through July 1, 2008.
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August 20, 2008
SunMar Healthcare, Inc., SunMar Management, and its 18 California skilled nursing homes recently settled a class action lawsuit (Case #30-200800037875), for $2 million on behalf of Warren Richardson, by and through his Attorney in Fact Marlene Miller, on Richardson's behalf and on behalf of all California citizens who resided in, or are residing in, one of the company's California facilities from Jan. 9, 2005 through Jan. 9, 2008.
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July 15, 2008
Sun Mar Health Care, Inc., Sun Mar Management, and its 18 California skilled nursing homes [see list by city at end of release] settled a class action lawsuit (Case #30-200800037875), for $2 million on behalf of Warren Richardson, by and through his Attorney in Fact Marlene Miller, on Richardson's behalf and on behalf of all California citizens who resided in, or are residing in, one of the company's California facilities from Jan. 9, 2005 through Jan. 9, 2008.
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May 15, 2008
A class action lawsuit (Case #CV08-03184), was filed today in United States Federal Court, Central District, alleging that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is enriching itself with payments rightfully belonging to its insureds in violation of California law, particularly the "Make Whole Rule."
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March 20, 2008
ELDER LAW FACE OFF on May 3, 2008: Plaintiff Attorney Stephen Garcia vs Defense Attorney Michael Le Vangie in a trial atmosphere as they engage in a lively and inspiring discussion arguing elder abuse cases and issues while being mediated by Hon. Cecily Bond (Ret).
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February 25, 2008

Stephen M. Garcia and David Medby of The Garcia Law Firm Publish Article on Utilization of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act to Improve Care in Long Term Care Facilities in California.
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February 19, 2008

Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
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February 13, 2008

Stephen M. Garcia Featured Speaker at CAHQ Spring Conference, March 10-11, 2008
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January 21, 2008

Sun Mar Health Care Claims Ownership of Sold Facility - Courtyard Healthcare Center Dropped From Class Action -
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January 11, 2008

The Garcia Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 18 California Nursing Homes Operated by Sun Mar Healthcare Alleging Systemic Violations of Law.
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December 18, 2007

Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named as Settlement Class Counsel in Acquiring Preliminary Certification of Settlement Relating to Unlawful Schemes of AOL and Best Buy
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December 4, 2007

Stephen Garcia and David Medby of The Garcia Law Firm Acquire Preliminary Class Status and Settlement on Behalf of Thousands of Elder and Infirm Adults Residing in California Sunwest Management Facilities
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Awards & Recognition Stephen Garcia named recipient for California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) award in Elder Law (2009). Read more >

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The Garcia Law Firm has offices located in Long Beach, California (CA) and Phoenix, Arizona (AZ). We serve clients throughout the United States. Our California clients are located in cities that include Los Angeles, Fresno, Long Beach, Anaheim, East L.A., Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Torrance, Fullerton, Inglewood, Burbank and Compton. Our Washington clients include those in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Federal Way, Spokane, Vancouver and Yakima. Our Arizona clients are located in cities that include Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Peoria, Flagstaff, Tucson and Yuma.