LOS ANGELES, April 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morris Polich & Purdy LLP (MPP), a highly acclaimed California and Nevada law firm, is pleased to announce that Lane E. Webb has joined the firm’s San Diego office as a partner.
Lane, whose practice is centered on toxic tort, professional liability, employment law, automotive, and transportation, joins an outstanding team whose members are located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
Lane has substantial experience in the defense of claims arising from the inhalation, ingestion and dermal exposures of environmental contaminants. He has defended mass tort environmental claims involving claims of “sick building” syndrome across the United States involving hospitals & medical facilities, court houses, high rise apartment and condominium buildings and state and government buildings. Lane handles the defense of such claims throughout California and the United States and has tried many matters to verdict. He currently serves as National Monitoring Counsel for several major insurance carriers. In this capacity he has been admitted pro hac in over 20 states to assist local counsel with the defense of such claims.
Lane is a member of the San Diego Bar Association and Claims Litigation Management. He was recognized by San Diego Magazine as a top lawyer in the field of Environmental Law in 2013 and 2015. Lane was also awarded as a Top Trial Attorney from Farmers Insurance Group in 2008.
“We are extremely fortunate and excited to have Lane Webb join the team here at Morris Polich & Purdy,” says Managing Partner Don Ridge. “The expansion of the San Diego office is part of MPP’s continuing business strategy to further support our clients by recruiting talented and experienced attorneys who will add depth to the firm’s practice.”
About MPP
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP is a law firm that works with its clients on a national basis. We represent clients in every state, as well as many U.S. possessions. We also have a wealth of international affiliations. The firm established in 1969 has approximately 90 attorneys located in four offices in California and Nevada specializing in over thirty practice areas.
Our dedication to clients, combined with extensive experience, both in the trial and appellate courts, are the qualities that distinguish us from other law firms. Our attorneys are known for their vast experience and success. We provide superior legal services in a manner consistent with our clients' businesses and providing client service at the highest level.