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Education
Loyola Law School, J.D., 1994
Editor, International & Comparative Law Journal
Princeton University, A.B., 1989 Sigma Xi Honors, Varsity Basketball, Student Chair of the Class of 1949’s 40th Reunion
Memberships
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
United States District Court, California (Admitted to Practice in Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts)
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
8th Circuit Court of Appeals
MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
State Bar of California
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
RECOGNITION
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
California Super Lawyers
Jared Katz handles high stakes, complex disputes involving torts, contracts, real estate, trusts, business relationships and other issues, with more than 30 years’ experience litigating in state and federal courts in California. He represents plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Katz graduated from Princeton University and Loyola Law School. Before joining the Firm in 2006, he practiced with a large international law firm in Los Angeles.
Community Involvement
Chair, Princeton University Alumni Schools Committee in Santa Barbara
The William L. Gordon American Inn of Court
Santa Barbara Club
ABA Litigation Section, Commercial and Business Litigation Subcommittee
United States District Court Central District of California, Panel Mediator
Settlement Master, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Superior Courts
Articles and Media
- “Verdicts & Settlements, McPherson, et al. v. Fiore Management, LLC”, Santa Barbara Lawyer, September 2022, p. 23
- ABA Practice Points July 29, 2022 – Four Tips for Enhancing Credibility When Preparing a Trial Witness
- “Reasonableness During Discovery Disputes: The Hidden Hallmark of a Great Litigator”, JD Supra, March 29, 2022
- “Verdicts, Settlements & Decisions, Roza LLC v. Robert W. Montgomery, et al., Santa Barbara Lawyer, September 2021, P. 29
- ABA Practice Points June 29, 2020 – Four Tips for Navigating a Discovery Dispute: Focus on the fundamentals to maximize your chances for success
- “TVSB, Santa Barbara County and Cox Go to Court over $1 Million Endowment”, March 1, 2020
- ABA Practice Points July 29, 2019 – Tips for Advising a Commercial Landlord: Is it Worthwhile to Pursue a Defaulting Tenant for Unpaid Rent?
- ABA Practice Points May 07, 2019 – The ABC’s of Legal Writing for Litigators of All Experience Levels
