Jake Dean is a trial lawyer and commercial litigator who represents companies and executives in complex, high-stakes disputes in federal and state courts and in arbitration forums across major U.S. jurisdictions. His practice focuses on business-critical litigation, contract disputes, internal investigations, employment issues, and product matters, regularly defending several of the world’s largest companies in cases where strategic judgment and courtroom execution materially affect outcomes.

Jake regularly serves as first and second chair in trials and arbitrations and takes lead roles in depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation. Over the course of his practice, he has taken and defended more than 200 depositions and examined more than 20 witnesses at trial and in arbitration. His experience includes representing clients in matters involving nine-figure exposure and securing favorable trial verdicts, arbitration awards, dispositive rulings, and early case resolutions.

Clients value Jake’s direct, practical approach and his ability to balance aggressive advocacy with sound business judgment. He works closely with in-house legal teams and business leaders to develop litigation strategies aligned with broader commercial objectives.

Jake earned his J.D. from UCLA School of Law and his undergraduate degree from UCLA, where he was a two-year starter and was included on the Pacific-10 All-Bowl Team in 2009–2010.

Representative Experience

• Medical Imaging Company Arbitration
  
  Lead trial counsel in a one-week arbitration for a leading medical imaging company, achieving a full defense verdict. Argued critical motions, examined 11 fact and expert witnesses, and drove overall trial strategy.
• Healthcare Company Trial
  
  Served as second chair in a two-week federal jury trial for a healthcare company, with primary responsibility for key trial advocacy functions including arguing trial motions, conducting direct and cross-examination of fact and expert witnesses, and managing critical evidentiary and procedural issues.
• Commercial Real Estate Dispute
  
  Represented a tenant in an $18 million dispute over unpaid tenant improvement allowance funds. Moved swiftly for early summary judgment and obtained an expedited trial order, leading to a settlement recovering the full amount owed, plus attorneys’ fees and interest.
• Construction Dispute
  
  Represented the owner of a large mixed-use condominium project in a $90 million construction defect and breach of contract action against the general contractor and subcontractors, while simultaneously defending against delay, lost productivity, mechanic’s liens, and stop payment claims. Secured a high seven-figure recovery on very favorable terms.
• Fleet Services Dispute and Appeal
  
  Lead counsel for a national fleet services company in employment litigation, securing full summary judgment and unanimous 3-0 affirmance on appeal after briefing and oral argument.