#20 Walter M. Yoka, Esq. Counsel for the Defendant.
Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a case to a jury. Listening to the podcast is a great way for all civil trial lawyers, whether they've tried no cases or lots of cases, to learn from civil jury trial experts.
In episode #20, I talk with ABOTA member and outstanding civil defense attorney Walter M. Yoka, Esq. Thanks for listening!
Guest Resume: Walter M. Yoka, Esq.
Walter Yoka (Wally) is a nationally recognized trial attorney focused on litigating cases involving products liability, commercial disputes and class actions. In addition to having tried numerous high- profile cases to verdict, he has also successfully argued in California’s Supreme and Appellate courts.
Wally is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), previously serving as the 2014 President of the Los Angeles chapter. He also serves on the Executive Board and is the immediate past-President of CAL-ABOTA and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers.
Wally is a member of the Product Liability Advisory Counsel and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC). He previously served as President of the ASCDC and was also President of the California Defense Counsel. Wally was inducted into the ASCDC Hall of Fame in 2008.
Wally has received many recognitions and awards. To list a few, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004 and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006.
Guest Contact Information: Walter M. Yoka, Esq.
Yoka & Smith LLP
445 South Figueroa St., 38th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Telephone: (213) 427-2300
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://yokasmith.com
Podcast Host Resume: Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.
Monty
(1) Helps settle lawsuits as a mediator, and decides cases or issues as an arbitrator and referee at ADR Services, Inc. He handles cases in the areas of business, employment, insurance, real property and torts, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in these areas. To schedule a hearing contact his case managers, Haward Cho, [email protected], or Rachael Boughan, [email protected], (619) 233-1323),
(2) Mentors lawyers to become excellent civil trial lawyers and helps them prepare for trial,
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Monty has been a California civil trial lawyer for 45 years, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) for 30 years. He has tried over 100 civil cases including jury trials, judge trials, administrative hearings, hospital medical staff hearings, and arbitrations where he has represented plaintiffs and defendants in business, CEQA, elder abuse, employment, hospital medical staff, insurance bad faith, land use, Medical Board of California, medical malpractice, personal injury, real property, and wrongful death and other tort cases. Monty has recovered over $50 million in judgments and settlements for plaintiff clients and has recovered numerous defense verdicts and favorable results for defense clients. Monty is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association and the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA, a Master in the Enright Inn of Court, a recipient of two Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards, and a past member of the ABOTA National Board of Directors, National Conference of Bar Presidents, ABA House of Delegates, and the ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2012, and for over 30 years has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent Attorney.
Podcast Host Contact Information: Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.
Law Office of Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.
Phone: (619) 990-4312
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://montymcintyre.mykajabi.com
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I hope you learn something from this podcast interview that will help you in your law practice.
Do well and be well.
Best regards,
Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.
