Ed Diab is a distinguished Founding Partner at our firm,
where he spearheads the wildfire and mass disaster practice. With a focus on
representing public entities affected by utility or third-party induced
wildfires, Ed has achieved remarkable success, securing over $1.6 billion in
settlements for his wildfire clients. Recognized for his exceptional legal
prowess, Ed was honored with the esteemed California Lawyer Attorney of the
Year ("CLAY") Award by the Daily Journal in 2020. This recognition
was in response to his instrumental role in securing a $360 million settlement
for 20 public entities impacted by the 2017 Thomas Fire, Montecito Mudslides,
and the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
In response to the catastrophic Dixie Fire in 2021, the
largest wildfire in California's history, Ed was retained by all five affected
counties to pursue litigation against PG&E, facilitating the recovery of
taxpayer losses.
Throughout his career, Ed has orchestrated numerous
significant settlements and recoveries for public entity wildfire cases,
including the $28.5 million settlement for the 2015 Butte Fire, the $415
million settlement for the 2017 North Bay Fires, and the $582 million
settlement for the 2018 Camp Fire, among others.
Ed's experience extends beyond wildfire litigation. He
played a pivotal role in negotiating a historic $1 billion settlement in 2019
for taxpayer losses resulting from the 2015 Butte Fire, 2017 North Bay Fires,
and 2018 Camp Fire. Notably, he served as co-lead counsel against PG&E for
the Town of Paradise and other entities, as well as against Southern California
Edison for various municipalities.
Furthermore, Ed has represented over 1,500 individuals and
families affected by wildfires, providing them with steadfast legal advocacy.
His involvement in high-profile cases such as the San Bruno Gas Pipeline
Explosion and the Powerhouse Wildfire underscores his commitment to seeking
justice for those impacted by natural disasters.
Ed's leadership and formidable experience have been
recognized through his appointment to numerous prestigious positions, including
serving on various Plaintiffs Executive Committees and Steering Committees for
significant litigations across the country.
Ed earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the
University of California Davis and obtained his law degree from California
Western School of Law. His dedication to his clients and his relentless pursuit
of justice make him an invaluable asset to our firm and the communities he
serves.
