Erick Dimalanta is the managing partner of the firm's California office.

Erick is a veteran litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of complex civil litigation. He has resolved hundreds of lawsuits and pre-litigation disputes through motion, settlement, or decision. He has provided clients with high rates of resolution with beneficial settlement outcomes. He has handled cases from inception up to trial and effectively used dispositive motions and other pre-trial strategies to help clients resolve difficult cases through alternative dispute resolution programs. He regularly counsels clients and insurers in contract negotiations, risk transfer assessments, and the analysis of indemnity, insurance, and warranty obligations. He is determined to get the best possible results for his clients.

Erick obtained his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1992 where he served as Executive Editor for the Asian Pacific Islands Law Journal. He obtained his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989 with a degree in Political Science. He is licensed in California state and Federal district courts, including the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He is also licensed to practice in the State of Texas.