Bio

Sean Simpson

Sean Simpson is an attorney specializing in civil trials representing individuals whose lives have been turned upside down because of someone else’s carelessness or intentional wrong.  What sets Sean apart from most lawyers is his dedication and passion, something clients notice right away.  He limits his case load to only a handful so he can leave no stones unturned – often working weekends and evenings to get the job done right!

After graduating from law school in 1986 Mr. Simpson spent three years working as a law clerk for the trial and appeals courts.  Following his term of government employment Mr. Simpson joined a large insurance defense firm in San Diego — McInnis, Fitzgerald, Rees, Sharkey & McIntyre (now merged with Higgs, Fletcher & Mack).  In 1992, motivated by a desire to help those who are the victims of misfortune, Mr. Simpson began representing individuals and families who have been harmed by the careless or intentional acts of others.   Since 2001 Mr. Simpson has obtained numerous noteworthy verdicts, including numerous seven-figure verdicts, two eight-figure verdict, and one nine-figure verdict.  Most of these newsworthy verdicts were won against large corporations for their egregious conduct considered by the jury to be fraudulent, malicious or oppressive. Over the past two decades, Sean has achieved 12 verdicts where the jury found fraud, malice or oppression and awarded punitive damages.  

Mr. Simpson is licensed to practice in California, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri.  He recently served nine years on the Board of Directors of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, America Association for Justice (AAJ), and the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA).    He frequently serves as a guest speaker at seminars presented by the State Bar of California, California Young Lawyers Associations, Consumer Attorneys of California, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and the Continuing Education of the Bar (“CEB”).      

Besides the greatest recognition – from satisfied clients – Mr. Simpson has also received recognition by various bar organizations.  These include five Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD), being selected CASD’s Trial Lawyer of The Year for 2006, and inclusion in National Trial Lawyers Top 100.  His work was also recognized in a lengthy New York Times article published in March 2014 titled “When Employees Confess, Sometimes Wrongly.”  Even more meaningful than the wall full of law accolades, Mr. Simpson takes great pleasure in his memories of coaching many successful youth soccer teams. If he is not working on a case, you will find him on a soccer field, in the ocean, gliding on snow, or at a music festival!

Bio

Maxwell Szabo

Max Szabo is a veteran strategist, communications expert and licensed attorney. He has developed and successfully executed hundreds of high-profile initiatives for elected officials, agencies, non-profits, labor organizations, developers and Fortune 500 corporations.

Szabo was previously a senior adviser to San Francisco’s top prosecutor where he served as an Assistant District Attorney and Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs. Szabo served as a spokesperson for the agency and the elected District Attorney. There he led several successful landmark legislative initiatives including SB 962, a 2014 law which required the smartphone industry to pre-install a “kill switch” on every device sold. SB 962 has widely been credited with a global decline in violent smartphone robberies. Szabo was also a co-architect of major criminal justice reform initiatives such as AB 1076, a first-of-its-kind effort that leverages technology to automate record clearance at scale and provide expanded employment and housing opportunities for millions of Californians.

Prior to working for DA George Gascón, Szabo managed dozens of land use fights in four states and directed various ballot, candidate, and issue campaigns for private sector clients. Szabo works with the local and national media on a daily basis and is a California media market specialist. He is regularly quoted and has given hundreds of television and radio interviews. He has deep relationships with elected, community, activist and academic leaders across California.

Szabo earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco where he graduated with honors. He is a member of the California State Bar. He’s also an amateur inventor (patent #: 10757468).

Max lives in San Francisco with his wife, Belén.

Bio

Alvin A. Wolff, Jr.

Alvin A. Wolff, Jr. is a distinguished Managing Partner at Wolff Trial Lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri, with over four decades of experience in personal injury and medical malpractice law. A graduate of St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Washington University (A.B. in Political Science, 1976), Alvin has established himself as a leader in his field through his extensive legal practice and commitment to advocacy.

Throughout his career, Alvin has been a prominent member of several legal associations, including the Colorado Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. He has also been board-certified trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and held specialized certification in medical liability from the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.

Alvin’s contributions to legal literature are substantial, with numerous publications addressing critical issues in trial advocacy, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. He has authored articles for esteemed legal journals and presented at numerous conferences nationwide, sharing his insights on topics ranging from cross-examination techniques to jury bias in medical malpractice cases.

In addition to his practice, Alvin is dedicated to education, having served as an adjunct professor at St. Louis University and as an instructor at the Keenan Ball College, where he taught advanced trial law and mediation techniques. His teaching extends to modern platforms, including podcasts, where he discusses lessons from his extensive legal career.

Recognized for his excellence in law, Alvin has received numerous accolades, including the Albert Einstein Leadership Award and multiple honors from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for over 10 years, including being named Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice in St. Louis in 2015.

Outside of his professional achievements, Alvin is actively involved in community service and legal education initiatives, aiming to inspire the next generation of trial lawyers.