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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 03:02:22+00:00

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Mr. Halloran is the managing partner of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney. For over thirty years, he has tried cases throughout California to verdict on a wide range of subjects. Some examples include Professional Liability: real estate brokers, lawyers, doctors, dentists, insurance agents; Trademark/Copyright: celebrity use of photos, name and image; Business litigation: investor fraud, real estate fraud, partnership dispute; Personal Injury: elder abuse, auto and/or bus accidents. Mr. Halloran brings his passionate belief in our jury system to his clients. His clients receive the attention and commitment they deserve. They also receive guidance to make informed choices about settlement and resolution of matters when needed.
Acutely aware that every case has the potential to go to trial, Mr. Halloran is always mindful of the need for ongoing analysis of the risks in litigation, the benefits of settlement, and the need to be ready when called upon to try the case to verdict. He combines trial proficiency and strategic acumen to provide clients a broad range of options for reaching resolution.
Mr. Halloran was featured in the Bar Association of San Francisco's CLE Bulletin as the October 2016 Member Spotlight.
Mr. Halloran is honored to have been recognized for his service to clients and his courtroom work. He is recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Specialist in legal malpractice law. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), he is a Board Certified member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Mr. Halloran is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, it's highest ranking, and he has been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyer list every year from 2004-2018.
Mr. Halloran has served as a settlement attorney for the SF Bar Association and acts as a mediator in professional liability matters.
Greg Young Publishing, Inc. v. Zazzle, Inc. (2017) – Copyright infringement case that went to trial. The demand at trial was $2.1 million for statutory damages. The jury awarded approximately $450,000, which the court then reduced to approximately $350,000, both substantially less than what was offered prior to trial.
Barnett v. Plastiras (2017) – Bifurcated trial for negligent supervision related to employee embezzlement. Obtained a defense judgment against the $3 million complaint and prevailed on indemnity cross-complaint for defense fees and costs.
Goodman v. Stevenson (2014) – Fee Dispute Verdict for Client.
Antoine v. Florida (2013) – Investor Fraud Verdict for Client.
Barnett v. Hillyard (2012) – Represented attorney in legal malpractice case; the verdict against client was $500,000 – less than CCP § 998 by Plaintiff which was $2.3M.
Antoine v. Florida (2012) – Investor fraud; represent physician in action against real estate fraud scam. Plaintiff verdict, $350,000 for client.
Brown v. Wald (2011) – Broker malpractice case; settled during deliberations, for less than pre-trial demand.
Nicholas v. Millstein (2010) – Legal malpractice case arising out of a family law matter. Nonsuit. Defense verdict.
Hogue v. Ford (2009) – Lawyers professional liability case. Following the closing of all evidence, the Court rendered a nonsuit as to 11 causes of action in favor of MPBF client. Pre-trial demand of $800,000. Defense judgment.
Alvarado v. Verdugo / Ortiz v. Verdugo (2009) – Combined wrongful death and personal injury action. Defense of security guard company. Pretrial demand over $300,000. Resolved for less than $100,000 after motions in limine.
Mountz v. Whiting (2007) – Legal malpractice claim, family law matter, pretrial settlement demand $1.3 million, defense verdict.
Greene Archives v. Julien's (2007) – Federal copyright infringement jury trial, copyright claims regarding Marilyn Monroe photographs, pretrial demand $1.8 million, defense verdict.
Mr. Halloran is an active member in his home city, San Francisco, and coaches high school basketball, is a volunteer with the San Francisco AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP), for which he received a lifetime achievement award. In addition, Mr. Halloran has served as a settlement attorney for the SF Bar Association and acts as a mediator in professional liability matters.
Stine v. Dell'Osso, et al., 230 Cal.App.4 th 834 (2014), Court of Appeal of California, First District, Division One, October 17, 2014 – Issue of Attorney Obligation as Counsel for Conservator.
Levin v. Ligon, et al., 45 Cal.Rptr.3d 560 (2006), Court of Appeal of California, First District, Division Two, June 30, 2006 – Defined Scope of Foreign Judgments for Collateral Estoppel.

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