Sherman M. Spitz

Sherman M. Spitz is a California trial attorney with decades of courtroom experience and a strong record in complex civil litigation. He has tried more than ninety cases to jury verdict and is known for stepping into cases shortly before trial and achieving successful results. His practice focuses on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil disputes. He regularly handles cases in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Sherman Morris Spitz earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in 1978 after completing his B.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1974. His legal education helped build a strong foundation in litigation, trial advocacy, and legal strategy. Soon after graduating from law school, he began developing his courtroom experience and trial skills, which later became central to his long career as a civil trial attorney handling complex legal disputes.

Throughout his career, Spitz has represented clients in a variety of litigation matters, including business disputes, insurance bad faith claims, employment cases, and personal injury litigation. His experience also includes legal malpractice, healthcare provider negligence, and police misconduct matters. He has significant experience representing insurance carriers in claims involving fraud, arson investigations, and declaratory relief actions, as well as handling related litigation involving insurance coverage disputes.

Earlier in his career, Sherman M. Spitz served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office from 1979 to 1981, where he conducted numerous jury trials and preliminary hearings. Over the years, he has achieved multiple significant verdicts and settlements, including multimillion-dollar outcomes in wrongful death and employment discrimination cases. His work reflects extensive trial experience and a long-standing commitment to effective courtroom advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Former Member, Berger Kahn
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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