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Learn why the most important question you can ask an attorney is:

How many jury trials have you had?

Edleson & Rezzo is one of San Diego’s preeminent and most reputable boutique law firms.  We specialize in vindicating the rights of people and companies wronged by those with more power, more money, and more leverage.  Together we have over 55 years of legal experience.  Most important, we have handled well over 100 jury trials and arbitrations. Our success rate is over 90 percent. 

Think David vs. Goliath. Louis “Chip” Edleson and Joann F. Rezzo have built an exceptional reputation by consistently winning high-dollar jury verdicts and arbitration awards in hard-fought cases against large law firms. 

Our Partners

​​​​​​​Louis "Chip" Edleson
Founding Partner
Joann Rezzo
Joann F. Rezzo, Esq.
Founding Partner

Proven Results

WON $9.6 MILLION JURY VERDICT

We won a jury verdict in favor of a salesperson formerly employed by Carrier Corporation, part of a Fortune 500 company. Opposing trial counsel from an earlier case (where we won a jury trial with a punitive damage finding) asked us to join in the representation and handle the trial. A jury agreed Carrier breached its contract, committed fraud, and awarded $8 million in punitive damages. We fought against a team from a well-known national law firm.

WON $8.6 MILLION JURY VERDICT

We won a jury verdict in favor of a San Diego contractor against Hess Microgen, a subsidiary of a huge oil company. The jury rejected claims made against our client and agreed with us that Hess Microgen breached its contract and interfered with contractual relationships. The jury awarded $6 million in punitive damages. During the case we battled against two large national law firms.

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Don't Take Our Word For It

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  • Chip and Joann have the perfect mix of hard-charging litigation expertise and pragmatic negotiating perspective.  They were creative with their fee structure when it made sense, giving me the best bang for the buck; and they were incredibly efficient with my schedule so that I could put this thing behind me without having to spend a ton of time on it.

    Executive in Breach of Employment Contract case handled by Edleson & Rezzo where client was orignally the defendant, but instead of having to pay anything to the employer, the jury awarded him past-due wages, Sept. 2016

  • Chip Edleson and Joann Rezzo are top notch trial lawyers and professionals all the way.  When you are against them, you better bring your ‘A’ game.

    Opposing counsel from large national employment defense firm

  • It was my pleasure to be represented by Edleson & Rezzo. From the beginning of my case, I was well informed of my legal rights and options. Throughout the process I was able to have all of my questions and concerns addressed and answered in a professional, timely manner.  They are a knowledgeable firm, but above all else, Great People.

    Former client in employment case resulting in large jury verdict

  • Chip and Joann effectively represented my case against one of the world’s largest employers (and their deep bench of attorneys) and reached a settlement that was well beyond anything I would have expected. Their combined expertise and professionalism put me at ease throughout the entire process.

    Former client in employment case against Fortune 500 company

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