Mitchell C. Motu

Mitch Motu is a trial lawyer consistently recognized by his peers and clients as a top-tier litigator. Mitch maintains focus on the “big picture” to deliver efficient, maximum results. Whether it is through aggressive litigation tactics, or navigating the human-element underlying every dispute, Mitch has secured numerous high-stakes victories, including:

• Resolving a high exposure murder/wrongful-death claim for 5-figures on behalf of a National Transportation Company after dismantling the case vis-à-vis FRCP 12(b)6 motion to dismiss;

• Winning summary judgment in a seven-figure case for a prominent electrical contractor;

• Securing a defense verdict at trial for a national banking institution on a premises liability matter;

• Obtaining a defense award in arbitration involving a civil rights claim against a national bank; and

• Achieving outright dismissal of an eight-figure wrongful death/design defect claim based on a statute of repose, stemming from the alleged failure of a levee and storm drain system.

Mitch is known for out-working, out-maneuvering, and out-thinking opposing counsel. As a result, he is frequently trusted with clients’ most complex, high-exposure litigation, often against the top plaintiffs’ firms in California.

His client base spans a wide range of industries, including transportation and trucking, automotive dealerships, commercial gyms, tree trimming and landscaping conglomerates, contractors and more.