R. Gregory Amundson

R. Gregory Amundson: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
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Biography

With over 40 years of experience, Greg Amundson is a seasoned trial veteran with over one hundred trials to verdict. He is recognized as a Diplomate by ABOTA for the number of trials he has successfully handled. He is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent trial lawyers relied upon by clients to handle complex litigation in a variety of practice areas.

Greg is a versatile trial lawyer and enjoys experience handling a range of complex litigation with renowned success. He is a key member of WSHB's eleventh hour trial team, which is regularly employed by clients throughout the nation to try catastrophic and complex cases on a moments notice. Greg’s string of successful verdicts range from extremely high profile catastrophic injury matters, which have garnered national media attention for both public and private entities. He has been on the cutting edge of toxic tort, environmental and occupational exposure matters involving claims of serious injuries from chemical exposure, Valley Fever and more. In the arena of transportation related risks, Greg has represented major transportation clients including public entities. Diving to the heart of the case and understanding strategic tools for case resolution, Greg enjoys trials for those matters which require the jury to make the final decision. In this regard, he is encyclopedic on trial processes, jury selection, appellate issues as well as having a firm grasp on the subject matter. He takes pride in being ethical, compassionate and articulating real world reasoning to some of the most complex matters faced by our clients.

Greg is often retained by clients within 30 days of trial for a multitude of reasons, predominately due to his success in this genre. Greg regularly tries cases throughout the nation due to his litigation prowess and trial skills. He is widely regarded as a mentor to budding trial lawyers throughout the firm, something Greg enjoys doing in his free time -- sharing strategies and tools for success. Greg is a frequently sought out speaker on the reptile theory, traumatic brain injury, nuclear verdicts and defending catastrophic injury matters.

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News

•Greg Amundson Elevated to Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates
Firm News, 11.5.25
•WSHB Trial Lawyer Tapped as ABOTA National Representative
Firm News, 7.23.24

Publications

•Workers' Fall Through Access Door in Crawl Space Not the Responsibility of the Owner of the Building
Case Updates, 7.27.23

In the News

•Court of Appeal Affirms New Trial Based on Pervasive Attorney Conduct, WSHB Team Sets the Standard
•Greg Amundson Elevated to Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates
•Trial Win in Los Angeles Complex Business Litigation
•WSHB Trial Lawyer Tapped as ABOTA National Representative

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (2005 - Present)
•Top Defense Verdicts in California in 2015 (Martinez Jr. v County of Ventura), Daily Journal

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Public Entity Defense
  • Appellate
  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Construction
  • Environmental
  • Product Liability
  • Property Management and Tenant Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Legal Malpractice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Redlands, B.A., 1973
Law School Attended:
Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, California; 1978, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Memberships:

Memberships

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2002 - Present

Defense Research Institute (DRI), 2009 - Present

Birth Information:
1951
Reported Cases:
Experience: Pinnacle Museum Tower Assn. v. Pinnacle Market Development LLC (2010) 187 Cal.App.4th 24 [Oral Argument before California Supreme Court]; Promenade at Playa Vista Homeowners Association v. Western Pacific Housing (2011) 200 Cal.App.4th 849 [Oral Argument before California Supreme Court]; Hunt v. Long Beach Grand Prix (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 1195; Hunt Investors v. Extengine (2009) [Second District, Division One, G042176]; Giorgi v. Verdugo Hills (1985) 258Cal. Rptr. 426 [Second District Division 5]; Court of Appeal Affirms New Trial Based on Pervasive Attorney Conduct, WSHB Team Sets the Standard; 12.15.25; Trial Win in Los Angeles Complex Business Litigation; 8.28.24; WSHB Secures Dismissal in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Following Fatal Freeway Collision; 8.29.23; Jury Rejects $1.9 Million Mold Claim; Plaintiff Must Pay Defense Fees and Costs; 6.17.22; Arizona Arbitrator Returns Full Defense Award in Construction Defect Arbitration of 15 Single Family Homes; 3.28.16
ISLN:
916229113

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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