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Herman D. Papa, Esq.
Herman Papa is a highly experienced trial attorney representing both plaintiffs and defendants for over 40 years in state and federal court throughout California, as well as Oregon, Hawaii, Nevada and Washington. Since 2006, he has dedicated his career to serving as a Neutral in all types of serious injury matters including highway design defect cases, construction site accidents, Jones Act/Maritime, products and professional liability, landlord - tenant litigation, real estate contract litigation and aviation accident cases. Leading members for both plaintiff and defense trial bars have been profuse in their expressions of confidence and satisfaction of Mr. Papa’s genuine insight, patience and skill in grasping the key issues of their cases, understanding the position of their clients and showing outstanding skill at motivating the parties to collaborate for successful settlement of their disputes. One leading trial lawyer said “Mr. Papa was able to assist the parties in resolving our case using his persuasive demeanor, his ability to get to the heart of the matter, and his tremendous knowledge and experience of the reality of the courtroom.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Law Offices of Herman D. Papa, a plaintiff trial practice representing clients in premises liability litigation, manufacturers liability and product design defect cases, governmental entity liability claims, Jones Act and General Maritime Law cases, aviation accident cases, motor vehicle accident cases, highway design defect cases premises liability cases and claims before local regulatory agencies and the State PUC for licensing of scheduled intrastate air carrier transportation. (1982 - present).
  • Associate , Boccardo, Blum, Niland, Teerlink & Bell, plaintiff trial practice involving Jones Act land general Maritime Law cases for injured seamen, FELA cases for injured railroad workers, Longshore-Harbor Workers Act cases for injured stevedores, manufacturers liability and product design defect cases, construction accident cases, medical and dental malpractice cases (1972 -1982).
  • Deputy City Attorney, City & County of San Francisco, defense practice focused in civil litigation on defending San Francisco Municipal Railway, dangerous conditions of sidewalks, streets, parks, playgrounds and school property, police misconduct, firefighter performance, claims of negligence in school supervision and Juvenile Court proceedings to secure the rights of abandoned children and legislative representation of the City & County of San Francisco at the State Capitol (1967 - 1972).
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • B.A., University of San Francisco, (1958)
  • J.D., Lincoln University Law School, (1963)
  • Rosenberg School of Dispute Resolution, Intensive Mediation Training Program (2006)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Services Panel (2006 – present)
  • Mediation Services Panels Superior Courts of San Francisco, Contra Costa County (2006 – present)
  • Member - American Board of Trial Advocates, Lawyers Club of San Francisco, State Bar of California, Consumer Advocates of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • All types of Personal Injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents and roadway design defect cases
  • Maritime injury cases under the Jones Act and General Maritime Laws
  • Professional Malpractice, Medical, Dental and Legal
  • Manufacturers Liability, Product Design Defect Liability
  • Construction Defect Injury Cases, Construction Defect Property Damage Cases
  • Elder Abuse
  • Landlord - Tenant Issues
  • Premises Liability
  • Governmental Entity Liability
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Will Contest Litigation
  • Family Law - Marital Dissolution
  • Real Estate Law - Transactional matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - elected to membership in 1985 having tried in excess of 100 cases to jury verdict in the Superior Court of California, Oregon and Nebraska, as well as Federal District Courts in Oregon and California
  • Martindale - Hubbell AV rating since 1976
  • Super Lawyer of Northern California: selected in 2008 and 2009
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Golf, Cycling
    Commitment to educational and non-profit board work
LOCATIONS
  • Northern California
RECENT ARTICLES
WEBSITE


Herman D. Papa, Esq.
Herman Papa is a highly experienced trial attorney representing both plaintiffs and defendants for over 40 years in state and federal court throughout California, as well as Oregon, Hawaii, Nevada and Washington. Since 2006, he has dedicated his career to serving as a Neutral in all types of serious injury matters including highway design defect cases, construction site accidents, Jones Act/Maritime, products and professional liability, landlord - tenant litigation, real estate contract litigation and aviation accident cases. Leading members for both plaintiff and defense trial bars have been profuse in their expressions of confidence and satisfaction of Mr. Papa’s genuine insight, patience and skill in grasping the key issues of their cases, understanding the position of their clients and showing outstanding skill at motivating the parties to collaborate for successful settlement of their disputes. One leading trial lawyer said “Mr. Papa was able to assist the parties in resolving our case using his persuasive demeanor, his ability to get to the heart of the matter, and his tremendous knowledge and experience of the reality of the courtroom.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Law Offices of Herman D. Papa, a plaintiff trial practice representing clients in premises liability litigation, manufacturers liability and product design defect cases, governmental entity liability claims, Jones Act and General Maritime Law cases, aviation accident cases, motor vehicle accident cases, highway design defect cases premises liability cases and claims before local regulatory agencies and the State PUC for licensing of scheduled intrastate air carrier transportation. (1982 - present).
  • Associate , Boccardo, Blum, Niland, Teerlink & Bell, plaintiff trial practice involving Jones Act land general Maritime Law cases for injured seamen, FELA cases for injured railroad workers, Longshore-Harbor Workers Act cases for injured stevedores, manufacturers liability and product design defect cases, construction accident cases, medical and dental malpractice cases (1972 -1982).
  • Deputy City Attorney, City & County of San Francisco, defense practice focused in civil litigation on defending San Francisco Municipal Railway, dangerous conditions of sidewalks, streets, parks, playgrounds and school property, police misconduct, firefighter performance, claims of negligence in school supervision and Juvenile Court proceedings to secure the rights of abandoned children and legislative representation of the City & County of San Francisco at the State Capitol (1967 - 1972).
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • B.A., University of San Francisco, (1958)
  • J.D., Lincoln University Law School, (1963)
  • Rosenberg School of Dispute Resolution, Intensive Mediation Training Program (2006)
  • Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Services Panel (2006 – present)
  • Mediation Services Panels Superior Courts of San Francisco, Contra Costa County (2006 – present)
  • Member - American Board of Trial Advocates, Lawyers Club of San Francisco, State Bar of California, Consumer Advocates of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • All types of Personal Injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents and roadway design defect cases
  • Maritime injury cases under the Jones Act and General Maritime Laws
  • Professional Malpractice, Medical, Dental and Legal
  • Manufacturers Liability, Product Design Defect Liability
  • Construction Defect Injury Cases, Construction Defect Property Damage Cases
  • Elder Abuse
  • Landlord - Tenant Issues
  • Premises Liability
  • Governmental Entity Liability
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Will Contest Litigation
  • Family Law - Marital Dissolution
  • Real Estate Law - Transactional matters
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - elected to membership in 1985 having tried in excess of 100 cases to jury verdict in the Superior Court of California, Oregon and Nebraska, as well as Federal District Courts in Oregon and California
  • Martindale - Hubbell AV rating since 1976
  • Super Lawyer of Northern California: selected in 2008 and 2009
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Golf, Cycling
    Commitment to educational and non-profit board work
LOCATIONS
  • Northern California
RECENT ARTICLES
WEBSITE