BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Treadwell was first admitted to the California Bar in December, 1974. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court in both the Central and Southern Districts. Tim is well versed in all aspects of civil business and complex tort litigation, including extensive trial experience. He has been generous with his time in assisting with the development of a business litigation department for the firm as well as providing business formation and transactional expertise.
Mr. Treadwell comes to us with a broad range of skills, including large real estate acquisition experience (El Cortez Properties, San Diego County Regional Center and the nationally prominent Heritage USA Properties), commercial/tort law and case management responsibilities in complex matters. He has also been involved with commercial debt resolution on behalf of the FDIC and private entities as debtors in bankruptcy proceedings.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Mr. Treadwell received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of San Diego in 1970 (Economics) and his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1974. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and is certified as a mediator through the San Diego Mediation Center.
EXPERIENCE
2002- PresentREPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION/TRIAL RESULTS
| CASE NAME | RESULT |
Sanchez v. Adams, et al. |
Plaintiff Medical Malpractice. Settled. Terms confidential. |
| Orozco v. San Antonio Community Hospital, et al. Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court 2007-2008 |
Plaintiff Medical Malpractice. Settled. Terms confidential. |
|
MCWE v. Softrek, Inc. United States District Court Southern District of California 2006 |
Plaintiff action converted by Plaintiffs
to AAA. Settlement reached. Terms confidential. |
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WC Interiors v. Robbins, et al. San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 85693 2006 |
Defense matter. Plaintiff dismissed prior to trial. |
|
Nester v. Shah Los Angeles Superior Court Pomona Case No. KC043366J 2006 |
Two week jury trial. Plaintiff medical malpractice case involving failure to diagnose Monteggia fracture. General damages $325,000 reduced to $250,000; economic loss of $75,000. Case resolved before judgement entered. |
|
Keller v. Century-National Ins. San Diego Superior Court East County Division Case No. GIC 861871 2006 |
Settled for seven figures. Terms confidential. |
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Consolidated Clergy III v. O'Shea Alameda Superior Court 2005-06 |
Six cases dismissed by motion and one resolved by settlement. |
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Dockter v. Parker, et al. American Arbitration Assn. 2005 |
Claim by Plaintiffs Dockters for non-disclosure re foundation repair. Successful buy-back by Defendant sellers. |
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Schmidt v. UFX OCSC Case No. 01CC1661 7 week Jury Trial Business 2005 |
Claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, punitive damages and general negligence. Defense verdict on punitive damages and client found only 2% responsible for damages in excess of $1.3 million. |
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Merage v. Kayton JAMS Orange County 4 week Binding Arbitration 2004 |
Parties settled at the end of fourth week of Arbitration, terms confidential pending D.O.I. approval. |
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Peck v. Peck San Diego Superior Court 2004 |
Plaintiff action to recover assets wrongfully transferred from irrevocable trust to third parties. Value of settlement in excess of $800,000. |
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Ballone, et al. v. Pacific Trust USDC-Saipan 2004 |
Plaintiff action to recover monies wrongfully converted from company in Orange County. Settlement in excess of six figures (terms confidential). |
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Jane Doe 1; Jane Doe 2 v. Defendant Doe 1 2004 |
Clergy abuse matter. Defendant denied wrong-doing. Defendant paid nothing and the matter dismissed. |
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Security Asset Capital Corp. USDC, San Diego 2003 |
Plaintiff action to recover under theories of Violation of Unfair Trade Practice Act and Federal and State Securities. After injunction, defendants settled for non economic relief within 6 weeks of commencement of action. |
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Rancho Verde Estates San Diego Superior Court 2003 |
Defense matter with cross complaint for mandamus upon restraints imposed and wrongful interpretation of Declaration of Restrictions. After motions in limine and opening statements, matter settled by Stipulation. |
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In re Black Superior Court, Las Vegas 2002 |
Defense matter with breach of note secured by deed of trust and personal guaranty. Client exposure in excess of $2,200,000.00. Following two day trial on value of real estate, plaintiff dismissed with prejudice. |
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Rose Dominican Hospital Superior Court, Las Vegas 2001 |
Plaintiff medical malpractice claim for failure to diagnose cauda equina syndrome. Associated local counsel obtained four favorable probable med mal findings before State Medical Screening Panel and obtained approximately $750,000 in settlement. Non settling defendants pursued binding arbitration. |
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In re Pinsonneault SDSC, 2000 |
Plaintiff mandamus action vs. City of Coronado for unfair and biased application of zoning ordinances. Plaintiffs verdict sustaining administrative mandamus. |
| Real Estate Related Matters |
Heritage USA acquisition. 1990-91, Columbia, South Carolina. $52 million Inspirational Network sale. 1990-91, Fort Mill, South Carolina. $7 million El Cortez Properties sale. 1981-82. $8.5 million |