R. Joseph De Briyn
R. Joseph De Briyn is a partner in the Firm’s Los Angeles office. Mr. De Briyn practices corporate and insurance law and has extensive experience in counseling corporations in a variety of industries.
Mr. De Briyn has advised corporate clients in connection with corporate governance, corporate structure, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions. He has recently held the position of acting General Counsel of a major domestic insurer. In addition to his legal representation, Mr. De Briyn also serves as a Board member for numerous profit and nonprofit corporations. Mr. De Briyn also has extensive litigation experience, defending corporate officers and directors as well as professionals, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, agents and brokers. His practice also involves resolution of business and coverage disputes for numerous foreign and domestic insurers and reinsurers.
In the California Superior and federal District Courts, Mr. De Briyn has engaged in numerous jury and court trials and has successfully argued matters on appeal.
Admissions & Associations
State Bar of California
Fellows of the American Bar, Member
Southern California Defense Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
Practice Groups
Education
University of Santa Clara Law School, J.D.
University of Santa Clara, B.S.
with honors
Awards & Recognitions
AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings
Martindale-Hubbell
Named “Best Lawyers in America”
Best Lawyers