Mr. Seley's trial experience is considerable, with 35 civil cases tried to verdict as lead
counsel. For a list containing a brief synopsis of jury trials to date, Trial Verdicts is
available as a PDF document. A significant number of the trials involved complex,
large exposure cases
He is rated "AV" (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of American
Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California (ADCNC). He is reported to
be one of the first attorneys nationwide to have 3-D virtual reality evidence
introduced into evidence in a product liability trial (www.lectlaw.com/files/lit04.htm).
Mr. Seley's publication "How to Defend When Technical Data is Involved" (Defense
Research Institute - For The Defense, February 2005) concerns the analysis of
sophisticated engine data in big-rig accidents.
His practice emphasizes the defense of product design, trucking litigation and
catastrophic injury cases..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Printable version
Seley & Cote, LLP (Formerly The Seley Law Firm, 2007-2008) (2008 - Present)
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith (1992-2007)
Partner
Mackenroth Seley & Ryan (1981-1992)
Partner
Ericksen Ericksen Lynch Mackenroth & Arbuthnot
Partner (1978-1981)
Associate (1975-1978)
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
In addition to his publication with the DRI, he has been a speaker for American Honda
Motor Co., AEGIS, Swift Transportation and CEB-Civil Litigation.
ASSOCIATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
Association membership include ABOTA, DRI and ADC. Admissions include the State
Bar of California, 1974, U.S. District Courts - Eastern and Northern Districts of
California, U.S. District Court - Alaska.
EDUCATION
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Juris Doctor - 1974;
California State University, Sacramento, BA - 1969
counsel. For a list containing a brief synopsis of jury trials to date, Trial Verdicts is
available as a PDF document. A significant number of the trials involved complex,
large exposure cases
He is rated "AV" (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of American
Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA), Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California (ADCNC). He is reported to
be one of the first attorneys nationwide to have 3-D virtual reality evidence
introduced into evidence in a product liability trial (www.lectlaw.com/files/lit04.htm).
Mr. Seley's publication "How to Defend When Technical Data is Involved" (Defense
Research Institute - For The Defense, February 2005) concerns the analysis of
sophisticated engine data in big-rig accidents.
His practice emphasizes the defense of product design, trucking litigation and
catastrophic injury cases..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Printable version
Seley & Cote, LLP (Formerly The Seley Law Firm, 2007-2008) (2008 - Present)
- Founding Partner of The Seley Law Firm, and Managing Partner of Seley &
Cote LLP - Representation of Home Inspectors regarding post-sale defect discovery
- Representation of clients in transportation/trucking issues
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith (1992-2007)
Partner
- Managing Partner, Sacramento Office (1992-2001)
- Founding Committee Member, Transportation Litigation Practice Group, 2005
- Committee Chairperson, Transportation Litigation Practice Group, 2006
Mackenroth Seley & Ryan (1981-1992)
Partner
Ericksen Ericksen Lynch Mackenroth & Arbuthnot
Partner (1978-1981)
Associate (1975-1978)
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
In addition to his publication with the DRI, he has been a speaker for American Honda
Motor Co., AEGIS, Swift Transportation and CEB-Civil Litigation.
ASSOCIATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
Association membership include ABOTA, DRI and ADC. Admissions include the State
Bar of California, 1974, U.S. District Courts - Eastern and Northern Districts of
California, U.S. District Court - Alaska.
EDUCATION
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Juris Doctor - 1974;
California State University, Sacramento, BA - 1969
DENNIS G. SELEY
Email: seley@seleylaw.com
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