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Partner Vince Castillo and Associate Alexei Offill-Klein Obtain Defense Verdict in Train Accident Case

On December 9, 2021, Vince Castillo and Alexei Offill-Klein obtained a defense verdict in a federal jury trial before Judge Alsup in the Northern District of California in Hall v. Amtrak,... Continue Reading

Lori Sebransky Invited to Join FDCC’s Amicus and Public Policy Committee

The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel ("FDCC") has invited Lori Sebransky, Of Counsel to the firm and an appellate practitioner, to join FDCC’s Amicus and Public Policy... Continue Reading

Partner Dale Allen Elected as Secretary of San Francisco Chapter of ABOTA

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood, & Werth LLP is proud to announce that one of its founding partners, Dale Allen, has been elected as Secretary of the San Francisco chapter of the American... Continue Reading

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth Elevates Patrick Moriarty to Partner

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth LLP is pleased to announce that Patrick Moriarty has become a partner of the firm as of January 1, 2021. Mr. Moriarty joined the firm after five... Continue Reading

Of Counsel Lori Sebransky and Partner Kimberly Chin Prevail in Common Carrier Case with Appellate Court Finding No Common Carrier Relationship When Passenger is Robbed while Waiting on BART Platform

In Cissney v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG18907346, Plaintiff Kathryn Cissney (“Plaintiff”) was waiting on the platform of Coliseum Station... Continue Reading

Partners Kimberly Chin and Mark Hazelwood Secure Defense Verdict in BART Robbery Case

On January 22, 2020, Partners Kimberly Chin and Mark Hazelwood obtained a defense verdict in a common carrier case arising out of third-party criminal activity for San Francisco Bay Area... Continue Reading

Associate Joel Crane Obtains Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case

Associate Joel Crane recently obtained summary judgment for a clinical psychologist in a breach of contract case in the San Francisco County Superior Court. The clinical psychologist... Continue Reading

Of Counsel Lori Sebransky and Partner Kimberly Chin Prevail in Common Carrier Case before California Court of Appeal with Published Decision

In Churchman v. Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG16829239, Plaintiff Alice Churchman (“Plaintiff’) attempted to board a train operated by the... Continue Reading

AGHW Partners Peter Glaessner and Steven Werth Win Arbitration Decision for City of Milpitas

The FEHA and common law employment claims of the former City Manager of the City of Milpitas were rejected in a binding arbitration decision. Peter Glaessner and Steve Werth teamed up to... Continue Reading

Partner Mark F. Hazelwood and Associate Christina M. Forst Win Defense Verdict in Dangerous Condition of Public Property Jury Trial

On March 5, 2019, Partner Mark Hazelwood and Associate Christina Forst obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability case for the City of San Rafael (Mary Patricia Brown v. City of... Continue Reading

Dismissal of Race Discrimination Lawsuit Over Blown Statute of Limitations Affirmed on Appeal

Willie Moffett claimed he was the victim of race harassment, retaliation and discrimination while working for St. Vincent dePaul Society. He filed a FEHA charge, then requested a right to... Continue Reading

Kevin Allen Active in DRI Civil Rights Committee

AGHW attorneys are regularly engaged in the legal community, including local and nationwide. Partner Kevin P. Allen is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the largest organization... Continue Reading