Busy partners who are under pressure to spend their time on billable work may underestimate the risk and exposure of staffing inexperienced associates on pro bono cases without closely supervising their work. Murphy Pearson attorneys Jason Fellner and Kevin Cardona share insights into this topic in an October 9, 2019 Expert Opinion article published by The Recorder entitled “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Takeaways From a Recent Pro Bono Malpractice Claim.”
MPBF is pleased to welcome four new associates to its Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles offices: Matthew Bersin, Hanna Chan, Julian Zepeda, and Caylee Scott. Matthew Bersin joins the firm’s Sacramento office as an Associate. Before joining MPBF, Matthew served as a legal fellow with the Southern Utah...
We are now accepting applications for our 2027 Summer Associate Program, designed for law students interested in gaining hands-on experience in civil litigation. Running from early June through late July, the program offers meaningful exposure to the day-to-day practice of litigation and the opportunity to learn from attorneys across...
MPBF is thrilled to announce Miguel Mendez-Pintado has been named a 2026 Washington Super Lawyers Rising Star. Super Lawyers selects its Rising Stars through a rigorous, multiphase evaluation process that includes peer nominations and independent research, making this one of the most esteemed recognitions an attorney can achieve. Miguel’s...
