Partner Juan C. Delgado, President of the Orange County ABOTA Chapter, spoke at Orange County Superior Court’s Jury Appreciation Week.
Ford, Walker, Haggerty, & Behar Partner Juan C. Delgado, President of the Orange County ABOTA Chapter, spoke this week at Orange County Superior Court’s Jury Appreciation Week. The Court hosts this annual program to thank incoming jurors for their time, service, and vital role in our justice system.
Delgado is shown here with two fellow ABOTA members on the left, and with OCSC Assistant Presiding Judge Sheila Hanson, Judge Marc Kelly, Justice Kathleen O’Leary (Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three), and OCSC Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez. (From left to right.)
Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar proudly supports efforts that honor jurors and uphold the integrity of trial by jury in civil defense litigation.
FWHB was proud to be a General Sponsor of the 64th Annual Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) Seminar, held March 27–28. This premier legal event brought together top defense attorneys from across Southern California for a series of engaging presentations and networking opportunities.
Mock Jury Trial
Jeff Behar was a speaker at the ASCDC Annual Seminar presenting a Mock Jury Trial with 2 other defense lawyers opposing a formidable panel of plaintiff attorneys including Brian Panish, Gary Dordick and Deborah Chang. After closing arguments, the case was submitted to 21 jurors and the audience was able to observe and hear the jury deliberations.
Evidence Presentation: “Don’t Strike Out”
Juan Delgado co-presented “Evidence: Don’t Strike Out,” a CLE session, explaining how to get the evidence you need into court, focusing on effective evidence presentation for a case.
The seminar’s keynote speech came from Dave Roberts, Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mr. Roberts shared his leadership insights and lessons from on and off the field. In addition to the speaker series, the ASCDC presented a comprehensive Year in Review and State of the Courts update. Ford, Walker, Haggerty, and Behar are proud to support ASCDC’s mission to elevate the top professionals in civil defense in Southern California.
Congratulations to our Founding Partner, Jeffrey Behar, Esq., on being named a 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist by ASCDC! His outstanding achievement was honored at the ASCDC Installation and Awards Gala in Downtown LA, where he celebrated with several of our esteemed partners.
Congratulations to FWHB Partner Juan C. Delgado, the newly installed 2025 President of OC ABOTA (Orange County American Board of Trial Advocates). A dedicated member since 1998, Mr. Delgado has earned prestigious recognition, including OC ABOTA Diplomate and OC Trial Lawyer of the Year. His leadership on the Executive Committee since 2022 reflects his commitment to preserving the civil jury trial system and advocating for excellence in trial advocacy.
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Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar is pleased to announce the opening of our new Orange County office located in Santa Ana, California. The additional location allows FWHB to continue to provide exceptional service for all of our clients throughout California and Nevada.
FWHB is pleased to announce that in 2022, three of their partners will be serving as executive board members for the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The organization is an invitation only national association of experienced trial lawyers and Judges that must have tried enough cases to qualify. Members must exhibit the virtues of civility, integrity and professionalism. The OC chapter will be led by Founding Partner Bill Haggerty who after serving on the board in various roles for the last six years has been elevated to President of Orange County ABOTA. Juan Delgado was elevated to Secretary and Jennifer Russell was newly appointed to the OC ABOTA board. Currently FWHB has 10 ABOTA members.
Associates Maggie Shelton, Michael Goodman, Andrew Leal, Rachel Boden, Shirley Bridwell-Carpenter, Robert Kubler, Ashley Loeb, Renee Jensen and Enny Van were named Senior Counsels beginning in 2022. Congratulations to all on your achievements!
Senior Counsel Edye A. Hill was named as a partner of the firm beginning in 2022. Her practice focuses on insurance defense, civil litigation with an emphasis in personal injury matters involving automobile accidents and premises liability.
Senior Counsel Mark P. LaScola was named as a partner of the firm beginning in 2022. Mr. LaScola’s practice emphasizes on all areas of law and motion, writs, appeals, and legal research. He also has significant experience in general liability litigation with a focus on construction law, personal injury, and labor and employment law.
Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar is pleased to announce the opening of our new Silicon Valley office located in Los Gatos, California. The firm has acquired the well-established Insurance Defense firm Casey Law Group and added them to our Ford Walker Haggerty & Behar family. Partner Arthur J. Casey will continue to manage office. The acquisition allows FWHB to continue to provide exceptional service for all of our clients throughout California and Nevada. The Silicon Valley office will support our already existing offices Norther California offices in San Francisco and Sacramento.