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Noteworthy Events

***UPCOMING EVENTS***

 

The 2011 CALSAGA Annual Conference

The 2011 CALSAGA Annual Conference took place October 6th and 7th in San Francisco, California. Our very own Barry A. Bradley Esq. has been a key figure in helping create and continue to improve security and CALSAGA matters. It is for this reason that on October 6th Mr. Bradley was honored with the Al Howenstein Security Professional of the Year Award. To the right is a picture of Barry A. Bradley and Roy Rahn at the 2nd Annual CALSAGA Awards Gala.

FOUR OF BRADLEY & GMELICH'S PARTNERS ARE SELECTED TO THE LIST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

In addition to having four of our six partners being selected for inclusion in 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers ®, this marks the 6th year in a row that Bradley & Gmelich has made the exclusive list.  The attorneys of Bradley & Gmelich would like to thank our clients for allowing us to provide them with more than 11years of service. 

Although we are a general civil litigation defense firm, Bradley & Gmelich specializes in private security, business litigation and transactions, health clubs, products liability, employment law, and premises liability. 

"CHANGES IN PROPIETARY SECURITY AND HAZARDS OF CO-EMPLOYMENT"

Barry Bradley will be speaking at the CALSAGA Membership Services education seminar, "Changes in Propietary Security and Hazards of Co-Employment."  He will be discussing the legal exposure of a contract employee being closely supervised by a client.  For more information, please visit http://www.calsaga.org/documents/pg2.pdf.

B&G PARTNERS SELECTED  TO THE LIST OF TOP ATTORNEYS IN BUSINESS LITIGATION AND CIVIL LITIGATIOIN

March/April 2010:                Barry Bradley, Esq. 
                                         Lena Marderosian, Esq.
September/October 2010:    Tom Gmelich, Esq.

 

ASIS INTERNATIONAL 56th ANNUAL SEMINAR AND EXHIBITS

October 12-15, 2010, Dallas, Texas

Barry Bradley has the honor of being a judge for the William H. Brownyard Award of Meritous Service at the ASIS Foundation dinner.  The award is given to the Security Officer who has exhibited the best attributes of a Security Professional through an act of bravery or heroism.  This will be the 17th presentation since it was first awarded in 1987.
 

Barry Bradley and Gary Bradley will also be presenting at the seminar:  “Avoiding Civil Tort Liability for Security Companies and Security Professionals.”

VALIANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Presented by Barry A. Bradley, Esq. 
Bradley & Gmelich

June 15, 2010

Barry Bradley will be speaking at Angels Stadium for the Valiant Professional Development Series addressing CEO's, CFO's and COO's of various security-related corporations on the issues presented in employment litigation in California. This event will include tips on pitfalls to avoid in the wage and hour arena, Human Resources oversight, as well as limiting exposure in wrongful termination and harassment lawsuits. A diehard Dodgers fan, Barry will nevertheless provide his Anaheim audience with a first rate seminar.

BRADLEY & GMELICH INCLUDES A FOURTH PARTNER TO BE NAMED ON THE LIST OF 2010 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS

Bradley & Gmelich would like to congratulate four of our partners, Barry Bradley, Tom Gmelich, Lena Marderosian, and Jonathan Ross, for being selected for inclusion in 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers ®.  This year marks the Bradley & Gmelich 10th Anniversary and the 5th year we have had a B&G partner named to the Super Lawyers list.

Founded in 2000, the law firm of Bradley & Gmelich has developed a strong reputation for dedication to excellent legal work for our clients.  The skilled, dedicated, and diverse attorneys at our firm represent individuals and businesses of all sizes in a wide variety of matters.

AVOIDING CIVIL LIABILITY

Protecting Your Assets

Presented by Barry A. Bradley, Esq.
Bradley & Gmelich
December 8, 2009

"The presentation will discuss common areas for litigation and the best ways to avoid liability and protect your company (and you) against excessive damages.  Barry will use some actual cases to get the point across.  Topics will include negligence, negligent security, premises liability, documentation, and (time permitting) wage and hour issues and employment law."

NEGLIGENT SECURITY ON TRIAL

Bradley & Gmelich participated in this mock wrongful-death trial, conducted by experienced attorneys,  revealing what happens when the hiring, training, and retention policies and practices of a private security company are put on trial and viewed by a jury.  Attendees saw how typical policies and practices are deconstructed to reveal weaknesses.  Included real-life examples of how policies are used in the courtroom and how they are supported and attacked by lawyers and expert witnesses.
 
Presenting Attorneys:
 
Barry Bradley, Managing Partner
Gary J. Bradley, Partner
Thomas Gmelich, Partner
Lena Marderosian, Partner
Jonathan Ross, Partner
Jaimee Wellerstein, Associate

 

BRADLEY AND GMELICH SELECTED ON THE 2009 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS LIST

We are pleased to announce that three of our partners, Barry Bradley, Thomas Gmelich, and Jonathan Ross have been named as Southern California Super Lawyers® for 2009. This is a distinction that is bestowed upon only 5% of the lawyers in the state following a screening and voting process. We are very proud that our firm has been honored by California Super Lawyers Magazine four years in a row.

We believe that the extraordinary litigation skills and work ethics of our recognized partners provide the foundation of our firm's reputation for giving sound advice, providing effective representation, and obtaining exceptional results. We like to think that it is because of these qualities that our firm continues to be recognized by our peers every year.

BRADLEY AND GMELICH SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN 2008 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS

Barry and TomWe congratulate our two founding partners, Thomas P. Gmelich and Barry A. Bradley, for being recognized once again as Southern California Super Lawyers®. This is a distinction conferred only 5% of lawyers in the state.

Founded in 2000, the firm represents businesses, insurance carriers, private security companies, governmental entities, and health clubs in civil litigation, governmental tort litigation, products liability, employment law litigation, and business transactions throughout California.

Gary J. Bradley was named a Partner in 2008.  

BARRY BRADLEY SELECTED TO THE LIST OF 2007 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS

The attorneys and staff at Bradley & Gmelich would like to congratulate our managing partner, Barry A. Bradley, for his inclusion to the elite list of 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers ®. This is Mr. Bradley's second year in a row to be selected as part of the five percent of lawyers in Southern California (excluding San Diego) to make this years elite list.

Mr. Bradley is not only dedicated to his work at the office, but he is involved in several organizations including: BOMA of Greater Los Angeles (Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee), Law Enforcement and Private Security (LEAPS) Conference Board Advisor (since its inception), the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), ASIS International, the Glendale Police & Private Security Partnership, and CALSAGA.

BRADLEY & GMELICH NAMED TO ELITE LIST OF 2006 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERSNoteworthy Events

Southern California Super Lawyers ® annually lists the top five-percent of lawyers practicing in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Compiled and published by Law & Politics, in conjunction with Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers enjoys an elite status among legal professionals because it is they who nominate and vote on "the best lawyers they have personally observed in action." A system of checks and balances protects the integrity of the balloting, and the results are published each February in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine and in Los Angeles Magazine.

In 2006, B&G partners Barry A. Bradley and Thomas P. Gmelich were named to the listing. “As lawyers, it is indeed humbling to be honored by one’s peers,” said Barry A. Bradley, managing partner of B&G. “This shows that our dedication to excellence in serving our clients is noticed not only by the individuals and businesses that we serve, but by the entire legal community. It reflects our integrity, hard work and diligence in our profession.”

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