Philip D. Weiss
Partner, General Liability Group
Philip D. Weiss handles boxing and other sports and recreation matters alongside general and premises liability and public entity litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels.
A partner in the General Liability Group, Phil's practice focuses on boxing and other sports and recreation, general and premises liability, and public entity liability. Phil has extensive trial experience and has represented multiple entities and individuals successfully in front of judges and jurors in courts all across Southern California. He is also well versed in appellate matters and skillfully defends his clients from preparation of the appeal to presentation of oral arguments. He is centered on obtaining favorable results for his clients using the most cost-effective and efficient methods.
Reported cases
- Kougasian v. TMSL, Inc. (2004) 359 F.3d 1136
Sports, Recreation & Leisure
Ninth Circuit opinion resolving the jurisdictional posture of the dispute.
- Kougasian v. TMSL, Inc. (2006) 208 Fed.Appx. 561
Sports, Recreation & Leisure
Defense judgment affirmed on the later appeal.
- Caballero v. Willow Springs Int'l Raceway, Inc. (2004) 2004 WL 293296
Motorsports Litigation
Judgment for the raceway affirmed.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter depends on its own facts and applicable law.
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