Los Angeles, CALIF., January 17, 2012 – Archer Norris announced today that Michael T. O’Callaghan has joined the firm as litigation Of Counsel in Los Angeles.
“This is a time of tremendous growth for our Southern California litigation practice. Mike’s strong ties to the local community, combined with his knowledge and experience in the Los Angeles legal industry, add strong value to our litigation team,” said Southern California partner Rich Vanis.
“Given the significant rise in the quantity and complexity of business and litigation issues encountered by our corporate clients across a full spectrum of industries, Mike’s arrival could not have come at a better time. We look forward to the contributions he will make to our clients and to the continued growth of our litigation practice,” commented Managing Partner Gene Blackard.
A founding partner at the Los Angeles firm of Sabaitis and O’Callaghan LLP, O’Callaghan is widely known and respected in the Southern California legal community. Representing a broad range of clients in civil litigation, his practice focuses on mission-critical commercial, business, real estate, construction and personal injury litigation. Prior to starting his legal career, O’Callaghan was a Senior Litigation and Tax Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
“I made the decision to join Archer Norris because of its unparalleled excellence in the litigation arena,” said O’Callaghan. “The firm’s focus on strategic growth and its strong track record offers the ideal combination I need to serve my clients well.”
A frequent speaker and honor recipient, O’Callaghan received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1993, followed by Graduate Studies in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center in 1994. He received his B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1986. He is licensed to practice in California and New York.
About Archer Norris
Archer Norris, a Professional Law Corporation, is headquartered in Walnut Creek, with more than 100 attorneys and offices in Newport Beach, Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. The firm counsels clients in complex litigation, insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, business, health care, public entity, environmental, and real estate transactions throughout California and wherever our clients need us.
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