Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
  Before joining Neil Dymott Hudson, Mr. Hong served as a staff attorney at a San Diego nonprofit, representing clients in domestic violence restraining order and child custody matters.
• Guardianship
  Mr. Hong attended the Chapman University Fowler School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. During law school, he served as a certified mediator in guardianship cases and youth detention center disputes.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Motor carriers are subject to federal and state carrier regulations administered by the U.S. and California departments of transportation.Neil Dymott Hudson attorneys have an intimate working knowledge of the voluminous federal and state regulations and have a range of experienced experts available for case assistance. Our attorneys are experienced in handling on-scene investigations, investigating injury claims, and handling serious injury and wrongful death cases. The firm’s experience includes litigation of trucking accidents ranging from soft tissue to catastrophic injuries.
• Fraud
  Appointment Reminders/Treatment Alternatives.  We may use and disclose your PHI to remind you of an appointment for treatment and medical care with us. We may also use or disclose it to give you information about treatment alternatives. We may also use or disclose it for other health-related benefits and services. For example, information on how to stop smoking or lose weight.
• Assault
• Restraining Order

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  It is not uncommon for partners or board members and shareholders to disagree on the direction of a business entity. Business disputes (conflicts over ownership benefits, unfulfilled contractual duties or obligations, breaches of implied promises or agreements) can be time-consuming and costly. Sorting through these disputes is unpleasant when the business should be focused on building an enterprise. Our attorneys help businesses resolve these matters so they can get back to focusing on their true objectives. We understand the underlying issues that drive these disputes and carefully review and consider all avenues of resolution before parties become entrenched and litigation costs explode.
• Business Transactions
• Construction Contracts
  We have represented local and national builders in a wide range of construction litigation including, construction defect, subsidence, mold claims, methane, surface waters, class actions, as well as bad faith insurance claims. We have also handled complex matters involving subsurface and well water, asbestos, soil contamination, hazardous waste, construction contracts, lis pendens and mechanics lien claims, indemnity, and additional insured issues.
• Trade Secrets
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Defense of professional licensing board matters. We have also defended claims related to occupational safety and workers' compensation in both state and federal agency hearings.
• Wrongful Termination
  The attorneys at Neil Dymott Hudson are experienced litigators in employment-related issues, including contracts, wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. In the event employment conflicts go to trial, we work closely and effectively with our clients to develop and implement strategic, aggressive, and well-documented trial strategies that minimize risk and maximize outcome for the client. We are experienced not only in pursuing an aggressive, yet cost-effective defense, but also in taking the time to help our clients improve their policies, procedures, and training to reduce the risk of future claims.
• Employment Discrimination
  Employers need to be on guard to protect themselves against claims brought for employment discrimination based upon retaliation as California has a liberal view of the employee’s right to sue for retaliation. Employee Claims for Retaliation To establish a claim...
• Employment Contract
  To ensure an employer’s practices are compliant with current law, we work with employers to draft and/or review employee handbooks, employment contracts, personnel policies, training manuals, disciplinary procedures, appropriate communications, and hiring and employment termination documentation.
• Employment Litigation
  Neil Dymott Hudson’s highly skilled trial attorneys are equally adept in handling administrative hearings as well as client education and consultation. Our attorneys have litigated cases in both state and federal courts for clients across the country and have assisted in cases involving employers outside the U.S. We represent employers and employees in a wide variety of matters from the preparation of employee handbooks to class action representation. Our clients recognize that not only can we advise them regarding employment law, but also that we are uniquely qualified to counsel them on how employment issues will be resolved in the courtroom.
• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Prior to joining Neil Dymott Hudson, Mr. Stepp was an associate attorney at a full-service, litigation firm.  His practice included representing clients on employment law, commercial and business transactions, and real estate matters.
• Premises Liability
  At Neil Dymott Hudson, our primary mission is to provide the best legal services to our clients and community. We specialize in medical malpractice defense and have successfully litigated claims involving products and premises liability, civil litigation, professional malpractice, and violations of California’s consumer protection statutes.
• Construction Litigation
  Neil Dymott Hudson attorneys have extensive experience in all phases of construction. From early planning stages to the completion of a project, our substantial trial experience provides us an in-depth understanding of the challenges posed by construction disputes.
• Eminent Domain

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Sometimes litigation is not the best alternative for resolving a personal injury claim. Our attorneys have significant experience representing clients in arbitrations and mediations. These strategies often substantially reduce our client’s expenses and demands on their time. We work to serve each client's best interests and are effective in negotiation and settlement as well as litigation.
• Medical Malpractice
  For over 45 years, Neil Dymott Hudson has been known as one of the premier law firms in medical malpractice and health care defense work. We have a well-established record of success in effective representation of skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care providers. Our attorneys recognize the unique balance between a resident’s rights and our client’s right to fair representation of its facility and practices.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Ms. Hutzler attended the University of San Diego School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor. While attending law school, Ms. Hutzler worked as associate corporate counsel in the consumer lending and investment banking industry with San Diego corporations. She also worked as a clerk in a San Diego law firm handling private trust and estate litigation.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy