Damon M. Pitt

Partner

Damon Pitt is a seasoned litigator who focuses his practice on class action, commercial litigation, and products liability defense cases. Damon represents product manufacturers and distributors in a number of different industries, including consumer products of all kinds, cosmetics, and electric vehicle charging equipment. He is highly regarded for his work in the commercial disputes space, specializing in deal litigation, contract disputes, and collections. Damon is a resilient and creative advocate, both in and outside of the courtroom.

Damon also helps his clients proactively avoid litigation and other legal issues by providing them with guidance on product labeling and other business practices, including litigation exposure analysis. He works with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups alike, counseling them on a range of unique products in various markets across the globe.

He is well versed in the regulations related to California’s Proposition 65, payor-payee disputes in the healthcare space, and cases related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act.

He began his career managing civil litigation matters in areas such as construction defect claims, toxic torts, and both premises and professional liability. This experience, as well as his impressive track record in personal injury defense, informs Damon’s approach and tactical skill set as a litigator.

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law 2013
    • Member, Chapman Law Review
  • B.A. magna cum laude University of California at Los Angeles 2010

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Orange County Bar Association
  • Professional development mentor, Chapman University School of Law
  • Volunteer, Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project
  • Volunteer, California Innocence Project
  • Law clerk, San Diego City Attorney’s Office
  • Law clerk, Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Recognition
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  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Southern California, 2019 – 2023