WALNUT CREEK, CALIF., SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 – Archer Norris, a leading California law firm with a focus on complex litigation and business transactions, recently had several partners honored by Southern California and Northern California Super Lawyers. Partner Limor Lehavi was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Southern California Super Lawyers magazine, an honor accorded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Southern California. Partners Kenneth C. “KC” Ward and Jonathan C. Bacon were selected as “Super Lawyers” in Northern California. Bacon has received this honor for four consecutive years. Highlighting the top 5 percent of California attorneys overall, the Super Lawyers survey was sponsored by Key Professional Media, Inc., publishers of Law & Politics Magazine.
“The Super Lawyers recognition is a great honor,” said managing partner Lee Archer. “I believe that the selection of these three attorneys accurately reflects the caliber of the legal services we provide our clients. We are particularly proud that Limor Lehavi was recognized by her peers as a “rising star.” KC Ward is a veteran litigator whose litigation skills are well known. It is gratifying to see key litigation attorney Jon Bacon also honored. These talented lawyers will continue to fuel the growth and progress of our firm for years to come.”
Limor Lehavi has a strong litigation background with a focus on insurance bad faith and coverage related litigation. She has successfully litigated insurance related issues in state and federal courts on behalf of prominent insurance carriers. Lehavi has co-tried several high exposure insurance bad faith cases to verdict in California and Federal courts. She is a frequent speaker to insurance carriers on bad faith issues. Prior to becoming a U.S. citizen, Lehavi served as a Deputy Commander in the Israeli Defense Service, Intelligence Branch. Lehavi earned her L.L.B. (J.D. equivalent) from the University of Haifa School of Law (1995) and her L.L.M., cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law (1996).
Kenneth C. “KC” Ward exhibits a rare passion and calling in his career as a trial attorney. He has been an aggressive advocate for a great variety of clients in civil litigation since 1974. He has tried over 85 trials to verdict. A graduate of Northern Illinois University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Ward’s memberships include the Contra Costa Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the American Board of Trial Advocates where he holds the rank of Advocate. He is recognized as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Master in the American Inns of Court, and has held a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for over 20 years. Ward is admitted to practice in California and Nevada.
Jonathan Bacon focuses his practice on construction defect and related toxic tort litigation. He represents a variety of materials manufacturers, subcontractors, general contractors and developers in cases involving residential, high rise and commercial projects throughout California. He serves as a private mediator in multi-party construction defect cases and as a volunteer mediator for Contra Costa Superior Court's Martinez and Walnut Creek divisions. Jon Bacon earned his J.D. from Golden Gate University in 1981 and a B.A. in 1977 from Ithaca College. He is admitted to practice in California and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California. Mr. Bacon is a member of the State Bar of California; Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (2007 President); and the Contra Costa County Bar Association.
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