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Theodore A. Penny 
Sherman Oaks, California
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phone (818) 205-2808
fax (818) 788-8104
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Theodore A. Penny is a civil litigator focusing on Workers Compensation; Subrogation; and Employment Law. Mr. Penny is a member of the State Bar of California and a Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He attended the University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, 1971); University of Southern California (J.D., 1974). Theodore A. Penny has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating (AV) for legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Penny served as a Lecturer at UCLA Extension and California Manufacturers Association.

Mr. Penny served as Technical Advisor for the California Manufacturers Association; Workers' Compensation Committee, legislative advisory counsel for California Chamber of Commerce, 1994. General Counsel, Californians for Workers' Compensation Reform, 2000 - 2002 and General Counsel, Independent Business Coalition, 2004. Member: Los Angeles County (Member, Executive Board, Workers' Compensation Section) and American Bar Associations. In 2006, Mr. Penny was selected as a Super Lawyer, representing the top 5% of practicing lawyers in Southern California.

Areas of Practice:
Workers Compensation
Subrogation
Employment Law
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Certified Specialist, Worker's Compensation Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1981


Bar Admissions:
California, 1974
Education:
University of Southern California Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1974
J.D.


University of California, Los Angeles, California, 1971
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Lecturer, UCLA Extension


Lecturer, California Manufacturers Association


Honors and Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating (AV)


Super Lawyer in Southern California (representing the top 5%), 2006


Professional Associations and Memberships:
California Manufacturers Association
Technical Advisor, Workers' Compensation Committee


California Chamber of Commerce, 1994
Legislative Advisory Counsel


Californians for Workers' Compensation Reform, 2000 - 2002
General Counsel


Independent Business Coalition, 2004
General Counsel


Los Angeles County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section
Member, Executive Board


American Bar Association
Member


State Bar of California
Member


Los Angeles

Los Angeles
15165 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 400
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 788-8300

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San Fransisco

San Francisco
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 2450
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 433-9000

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Notable Cases

Acer Vista Notebook Class Action Lawsuit
Pearson, Simon, Warshaw & Penny, LLP obtained class certificaiton order and appoined as class counsel in Acer notebook class action...

Tripath Technology, Inc. Litigation
Pearson, Simon, Warshaw & Penny, LLP has been retained by the trustee of Tripath Technology and brought claims against Tripath officers and directors for breach of fiduciary duty...

Audi and Volkswagen Timing Belt Failures
Pearson, Simon, Warshaw & Penny, LLP settled a class action with Volkswagen (VW) and Audi for timing belt failures in VW and Audi vehicles. Claims must be filed by September 30, 2008...

iPod Nano Scratch Class Action
Pearson, Simon, Warshaw & Penny, LLP brought an action on behalf of iPod Nano owners alleging that the screen is easily scratched...

In Re: TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation
PSWP filed an antitrust class action and been appointed interim co-lead counsel for all direct purchaser plaintiffs of LCD screens...

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