Walker & Mann- Attorneys at Law

About

Jeffrey Walker and Douglas Mann lead Walker & Mann, a professional liability defense law firm with over 35 years experience defending professionals, business and health care providers. FREE Consultation. 909.989.3200 www.walkermann.com

Story

Walker & Mann is one of Southern California's leading professional liability and business law firms with offices in Rancho Cucamonga and Orange County. We represent the future and are a 21st century firm, which means we're young, professional, strategic in our thinking, technologically advanced and hard working.

To be a lawyer here, you have to know business, and if you don't know it now, we'll help you gain a deep understanding.

Our clients consist of health care providers, hospitals, businesses and their insures. We have active cases in the fields of general liability, real estate, business litigation, family law, administrative law and Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright & Patent).

Our offices, located in the Inland Empire Business and Finance Corridor, is conveniently close to the Ontario International Airport, and offers state-of-the-art workplace design and technology. Our location is just a short drive from some of Southern California's best beaches, shopping, desert resort communities and local mountains. To put it simply, we offer our professionals an exciting and challenging practice in one of the greatest places in the world to live.

At W&M, being a professional means working hard, but it also means maintaining a sense of balance - taking time for our communities, our families, and ourselves. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are proud of the diversity of our workforce.

Mission

EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY INNOVATION TEAMWORK

Products

Administrative/Medical Board

W&M represents hospitals, medical groups, home health agencies, hospices, pharmacies, and individual practitioners in all aspects of licensing, medical staff policies, contracts, credentialing, bylaws and disputes.

W&M also handles issues involving consent, bioethics, medical records and confidentiality of information. W&M can serve as hearing officers on medical staff matters, represent physicians in medical board disputes, provide opinions on state and federal licensing issues, prepare and review policies and procedures, and assist in peer review, quality assurance and risk management.

W&M also has active experience in providing clients representation in educational contexts and presentations, in-services, bylaws and credential development. W&M has experience with:
■Advice and handling of accreditation surveys
■JCAHO and DHS Matters
■Bioethics, medical records and confidentiality
■Patient transfer violations
■Patient consent
■Fraud and abuse
■HIPAA
■Electronic medical records
■STARK and anti-kickback claims
■Criminal and civil investigations
■Medical Board Defense and Hearing Representation

http://www.walkermann.com/inland-empire-administrative-law-firm.html

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Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy practice at Walker & Mann includes all areas of transactions and litigation in proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court. This includes the representation of both debtors and creditors in individual and business bankruptcy cases. Walker & Mann prepares, files, and represents debtors in Chapter 7 (Fresh Start) and Chapter 13 (Reorganization) proceedings. Likewise, the firm works on behalf of creditors to enforce their rights in bankruptcy matters such as moving for relief from the automatic stay. Walker & Mann also handles litigated cases in the Bankruptcy Court, including adversary actions challenging dischargeability and discharge.

The attorneys at Walker & Mann have a unique perspective on how to best deal with serious debt and financial issues.
As we handle both litigation and bankruptcy cases at Walker & Mann, we can advise our clients whether matters are most appropriately handled inside or outside of bankruptcy.

http://www.walkermann.com/inland-empire-bankruptcy-law-firm.html

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Business

W&M handles all aspects of business disputes and allegations, ranging from debt collection defense to contractual breach to claims for negligence, breach of duty, misrepresentation and fraud.

W&M is involved with virtually every aspect of a Client's business operations, whether in matters over litigation, intellectual property, real estate, employment, insurance or claims. W&M provides a balanced approach to meet our Client's needs so that they can focus on their goals as an organization.

No matter what your line of business, form of organization, size or location, W&M will assist and advocate for you. W&M has experience in:
■Drafting and Negotiating Business Agreements
■Buy-Sell Agreements
■Employment and Consulting Agreements
■Confidentiality Agreements
■Labor Law Compliance
■Purchase and Sale of Businesses
■Technology Licensing/R&D
■Day-to-Day Operations
■Debt Collections
■Contracts
■Risk Management

Contracts can be written, oral, or implied, and prosecuting or defending a case for breach of oral and implied contracts usually boils down to one person's word against another. The task of determining the existence of a contract involves identifying its terms, analyzing the material facts and documents, and evaluating the conduct of the parties.

http://www.walkermann.com/business-law-firms-inland-empire.html
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Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, social status or ethnic background. It also typically occurs at the hands of the people most trusted, such as by spouses, children, grandchildren, caregivers or financial advisors.

California sets forth several types of elder abuse:
■Physical Abuse
■Neglect
■Financial Abuse
■Abandonment
■Isolation
■Abduction

Nearly any behavior leading to harm, pain or suffering may qualify as elder abuse.

By the same token, the nursing home industry is under attack in California, and W&M has years of experience representing clients in the long-term care industry. We understand that long term care health facilities face unique challenges and the risks associated with owning and operating nursing homes.

http://www.walkermann.com/elder-abuse-lawyers-inland-empire.html

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Family Law

W&M's Family Law practice is devoted to reaching a Client's goals. W&M are extremely sensitive to the fact that a family law dispute can be an emotionally trying time. W&M is dedicated to providing you the best outcome for your legal investment dollars.

W&M provides personal attention to each case, as each matter is unique and each client requires a different strategy given different needs.

W&M will represent you with the following Family Law services:
■Divorce
■Child Support
■Visitation
■Custody
■Spousal Support
■Guardianship
■Paternity

W&M will develop a customized strategy to address your concerns, provide you with monthly reporting of your Family Law case, and will keep you updated each step of the way.

W&M is always available to address your concerns.


http://www.walkermann.com/family-law-inland-empire.html

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General Liability

Business owners purchase commercial general liability (CGL) policies for protection against claims of bodily injury, property damage, defamation, libel and slander. CGL insurance protects business owners and their assets, as well as provides grounds for a paid defense and possible indemnity.

Business owners who have been sued often find that their CGL policy does not protect them as believed, which could ruin a business. If your insurance company has denied or unreasonably delayed payment of a claim, contact W&M for experienced legal counsel. Our insurance attorneys assist clients of all sizes in obtaining insurance coverage.

W&M also represents policyholders to determine whether an insurance company acted in bad faith by denying or unreasonably delaying payment of a claim.

W&M handle General Liability Claims involving:
• Business disputes
• Litigation
• Catastrophic injury
• Wrongful death

http://www.walkermann.com/general-liability-law-firms-inland-empire.html

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Healthcare Liability

W&M defends doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care providers. W&M is able to dissect complex medical issues and explain these concepts to judges and jurors. W&M is built on experience, training, and depth of knowledge on the medicine, in addition to trial experience and an excellent reputation in the medical malpractice defense community.

As a sample, W&M has been involved with defending medical claims in the fields of:



■Allergy
■Audiology
■Anesthesia
■Cardiology
■Chiropractic
■Ear, Nose & Throat
■Family Practice
■General Practice
■Gynecology and Obstetrics
■Gastroenterology

■Geriatrics
■Hematology
■Industrial Medicine
■Internal Medicine
■Laboratory
■Neurology
■Neurosurgery
■Oncology
■Optometry
■Orthopedics

■Ophthalmology
■Physical Therapy
■Podiatry
■Psychiatry
■Pediatrics
■Pulmonology
■Radiology
■Surgery
■Urology


W&M also has active experience in defending groups, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and risk retention organizations.

W&M's defense of physicians and health care providers extends to ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, imaging centers, cancer treatment facilities, dentists, plastic surgeons, emergency physicians and ERs, and bariatric surgeons.

http://www.walkermann.com/healthcare-liability-law-firms-inland-empire.html

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Labor Law

W&M's employment practice provides Clients with counseling in human resources and litigation representation. W&M has represented and defended clients against claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and for violations of FEHA.

W&M also has success in administrative hearings before the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and Employment Development Department (EDD) over claims of back pay, "wait time" allegations, penalty and fee enforcement, and domestic employee contentions.

W&M also advises employers on how to prevent litigation, namely by creating or amending employment and hiring policies, employee manuals and handbooks, and methods of operation to make certain that the Client is in compliance with State and Federal law.

W&M has had active experience in matters involving:



■Age Discrimination in Employment Act
■Alternative Dispute Resolution
■Americans with Disabilities Act
■Background Checks
■Discrimination
■Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

■Employee Privacy
■Employment Contracts
■Fair Employment and Housing Act
■Harassment
■Independent Contractors
■Personnel
■Domestic Employee Claims

http://www.walkermann.com/labor-law-lawyers-inland-empire.html

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Litigation

W&M’s litigation skills are the core to its strength, as both Jeff Walker and Doug Mann have extensive trial experience. Litigation can be costly, emotional and stressful, and W&M appreciates the trust placed in it as the attorney. W&M is efficient, organized, prepared and protects the partnership between client and counsel.

W&M evaluates all risks and benefits involved in each dispute, constantly communicates our evaluations to Clients, and ensures that the Client is making an informed, reasonable decision based on an honest legal assessment.

W&M also takes Client communication seriously. W&M not only promptly advises Clients of significant developments, but W&M provides monthly written reporting. Telephone calls and e-mail correspondence is returned promptly, and there is always an attorney available to address the concerns of a Client.

W&M is experienced with business litigation, intellectual properties, employment, real estate, professional liability defense, products, and catastrophic injury. We can assist with:



■Partnerships
■Breach of Contracts
■Lease Disputes
■Insurance Coverage
■Independent Practice Associations

■Medical groups/HMO disputes
■Medical staff privileges
■Malpractice and professional liability claims
■Employment Matters
■Arbitration/Mediation

http://www.walkermann.com/inland-empire-litigation-law-firms-inland-empire.html


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Mediation & Consultation


W&M also provides the following services to clients for issues that do not necessarily entail litigation in order to meet their legal needs:
■Consultations
■Seminars
■Presentations
■Continuing Education Training
■Risk Management Intervention
■Round Table Forums
■Mediations

Partners Doug Mann and Jeff Walker have been providing pro bono mediation services for the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association in conjunction with the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court in cases involving debt collection, breach of contract and business disputes.

http://www.walkermann.com/mediation-consultation.html

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Medical

W&M defends doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health care providers. W&M is able to dissect complex medical issues and explain these concepts to judges and jurors. W&M is built on experience, training, and depth of knowledge on the medicine, in addition to trial experience and an excellent reputation in the medical malpractice defense community.

As a sample, W&M has been involved with defending medical claims in the fields of:

■Allergy
■Audiology
■Anesthesia
■Cardiology
■Chiropractic
■Ear, Nose & Throat
■Family Practice
■General Practice
■Gynecology and Obstetrics
■Gastroenterology

■Geriatrics
■Hematology
■Industrial Medicine
■Internal Medicine
■Laboratory
■Neurology
■Neurosurgery
■Oncology
■Optometry
■Orthopedics

■Ophthalmology
■Physical Therapy
■Podiatry
■Psychiatry
■Pediatrics
■Pulmonology
■Radiology
■Surgery
■Urology


W&M also has active experience in defending groups, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and risk retention organizations.

W&M's defense of physicians and health care providers extends to ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, imaging centers, cancer treatment facilities, for dentists, plastic surgeons, emergency physicians and ERs, and bariatric surgeons.

http://www.walkermann.com/medical-lawyers-inland-empire.html

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Patent

Southern California is the center for all types of entrepreneurs, inventors, and technologists, where the need for patent protection runs throughout Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. To meet these needs, W&M has a licensed patent attorney in Doug Mann, who can obtain patent protection, assist with initial filing and registration, and can help maneuver through the complexities of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") process. Doug is an engineer by trade, and his technical proficiency allows him to obtain patent protection for computer software, media and internet solutions, medical devices, and exercise equipment.

W&M can draft patent applications and obtain protection in a cost effective, timely and efficient manner. W&M prides itself on being available to explain the patent issues and process to Clients, as well as maintain communication with the USPTO to follow through with the application and registration process. W&M can also prosecute and defend against infringement lawsuits. W&M analyzes each Client's concern, and implements a strategy to protect from or prosecute against infringement. W&M compares the patent registration with the infringement at issue, and creates lawsuit goals, whether it be to successfully defend against alleged infringement or pursue a lawsuit against infringers.

http://www.walkermann.com/patent-lawyers-inland-empire.html

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Product Liability

W&M has particularly strong experience in pharmaceutical and medical device matters, industrial claims, and consumer products, as well as cases involving allegations of fraud and misrepresentation. W&M partners with clients to deliver effective results that enable clients to meet their business goals.

W&M work with clients to obtain optimal results in an efficient and cost-effective manner. W&M takes cases to trial that need to be challenged through the court process, and settles those claims that are not supported in the law or the evidence. W&M understands the business realities that clients face, and have created innovative procedures to resolve matters at the earliest advantageous phase.

W&M also helps clients minimize and avoid liability by advising clients on preventive measures that can reduce the risk of liability without interfering with strategic business objectives. These include efforts to provide counsel concerning regulatory compliance issues.

W&M has had experience in:
•Product Liability and Defective Product Defense
•Design defects
•Unsafe and dangerous goods
•Construction/Heavy equipment Defense
•Restaurant defense

http://www.walkermann.com/product-liability-law-firms-inland-empire.html

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Real Estate

W&M's real estate service is predominantly tied to real property itself, whether negotiating boundary line or lot line agreements, assisting in litigated matters over repaired or improved real property, or obtaining injunctive or declaratory relief.

W&M handles real estate transactions involving real estate leasing, development, construction, and land use.

W&M's real estate focus is on litigation of real property claims, whether over trespass, land encroachment, or debates over lot line adjustments. W&M represents sellers, buyers, brokers, escrow agents, and home inspectors.

W&M can also aggressively represent you in matters involving:
■Failures to Disclose Conditions
■Breach of Agreement
■Real Estate and Broker Liability Defense
■Home Inspector Liability Defense
■Escrow Company Liability Defense
■Title Insurance Claims
■Construction Defects
■Contractor Liability.
■Liability Insurance Claims
■Quiet Title Actions
■Easements
■Bodily Injury/Wrongful Death Due to Dangerous Conditions
■Neighbor Disputes
■Public and Private Nuisance Claims
■Landlord/Tenant Disputes
■Unlawful Detainer Actions
■Lease Agreements
■Breach of Warranty of Habitability

http://www.walkermann.com/inland-empire-real-estate-law-firms.html

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Regional Representation

We are located in Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, the largest county in the United States and the center of the developing Inland Empire. W&M also has a satellite office in the City of Orange in Orange County.

Our convenient headquarters provides us with the unique ability to efficiently represent clients throughout Southern California, including the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles & San Diego.

Our proximity to Ontario International Airport also allows for effective representation in Central and Northern California

We have successfully defended cases throughout California, and we pride ourselves on our ability to mobilize a strong legal team anywhere our clients have a need

http://www.walkermann.com/regional-representation.html

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Trademark & Copyright

W&M has an active trademark practice involving trademark searches, application completion and filing, due diligence, prosecution, and litigation. W&M has experience with obtaining registrations for trademarks and trade dress, negotiating and drafting trademark agreements for purposes of licensing and assignment, and monitoring or renewing trademark registrations.

W&M has experience in prosecuting and defending against trademark lawsuits. W&M is insistent in analyzing the infringement, evaluating the distinctiveness of the mark at issue and its use, and determine if there is a likelihood of confusion. From there, a strategy for litigation goals is set, whether to successfully defend against infringement or pursue infringement against an improper user.

W&M has experience handling issues over service marks, word marks, designs, trade dress, trade secret and slogans.

As an example, W&M has worked diligently with a major IT client in Orange County to secure appropriate trademark and trade dress protection, in addition to rights to a slogan mark.

If you need a trademark attorney in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles County area, please contact W&M.

Copyright

Registration of a copyright is necessary to prevent infringement. W&M can obtain copyright registrations on behalf of Clients, and protect copyrights in valuable works of authorship, such as for computer software, art, literature, music, video and film, photography, and products.

W&M also consults on issues involving ownership rights, "works for hire", derivative works, and assignment agreements.

W&M has experience in prosecuting and defending against copyright lawsuits, as W&M evaluates the specific exclusive rights involved and determine if the use is subject to the "fair use" doctrine. W&M then assists the Client to establish a strategy to successfully defend against infringement or pursue infringement litigation against improper users.

W&M has counseled and lectured for the Art Institute of California.

If you need a copyright attorney in Orange County, the Inland Empire, or Los Angeles County, contact W&M.

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