Damon knew from an early age that he wanted to be a Criminal Defense Attorney. He was inspired by the great trial lawyers including Johnnie Cochran and Gerry Spence. He would attend California State University, Fullerton, where he graduated with honors in Criminal Justice. Later, At Southwestern Law School, he excelled in trial advocacy, constitutional law and criminal law, and honed his courtroom and appellate skills at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office where he was a certified law clerk handling felony preliminary hearings, misdemeanor appellate briefs, and assisting the habeas corpus litigation team. Following law school Damon’s first legal job was as a trial associate assisting a prominent criminal defense firm with serious felony trials.

Damon’s introduction to civil litigation was akin to trial by fire. Damon studied the rules of civil litigation intensely and relied on his courtroom, research and interpersonal skills to thrive in his new environment. Damon was a quick study and was handling significant cases in short order. He now handles both civil (e.g., catastrophic personal injury) and criminal defense (e.g., felonies, misdemeanors) cases, among others, and thrives in high stakes litigation.

Damon’s legal practice is guided by his identity as a lifelong martial artist. Damon has been practicing martial arts since he was 5 years old. He is a fourth degree black belt and has taught martial arts since 1998. He has trained in a wide range of disciplines, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Eskrima, Jeet Kun Do, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, and Krav Maga. Damon’s background as a martial artist has reinforced in him the traits of humility, kindness and respect, and his fighter mentality has propelled his courtroom advocacy.

• $ 5.5 Million – Jane Doe v. John Roe – Severe auto accident caused by DUI driver
• $ 3.6 Million – John Doe v. John Roe – Motorcycle Accident where client suffered a subdural hematoma and a traumatic brain injury
• $ 1.9 Million – Juan Murillo v. WPM, Inc. – Traumatic Brain Injury suffered during assault & battery on commercial premises
• $ 1.25 Million – M.M. v. Building Owner – Eye Injury after exit sign falls and hits plaintiff in the eye
• $ 550,000 – Jane Doe v. Dr. Roe – Wrongful Death lawsuit against “pill mill” doctor
• $ 171,000 – R.P. v. E.S. & J.S. – Dog Bite injury to index finger