Edward Racek concentrates his practice on civil litigation in the areas of employment, real property, business disputes, professional liability, insurance coverage, and healthcare law.
His experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants is invaluable to clients in assessing cases and developing strategies to obtain the most favorable results.
Edward has overseen the day-to-day management of high-exposure cases, including breach of contract, insurance bad faith, negligence, fraud, and employment matters. He has been responsible for all aspects of litigation, including initial case analysis, discovery, depositions, mediation, law and motion, witness preparation, hearings, and trial.
Edward has represented both individuals and companies in business, real estate, employment, insurance, and healthcare-related matters, working with clients to achieve their litigation goals through strategic planning, clear writing, and oral advocacy – and dignified yet aggressive pursuit of their interests.
In law school, Edward externed for the Honorable Phyllis J. Hamilton of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, where he honed his legal writing skills and gained valuable insight into how the courts make decisions that affect our society and lives. While earning his LL.M. in healthcare law, Edward represented mental health patients in statutorily mandated hearings to review involuntary psychiatric holds as part of the University of San Diego Patient Advocacy Clinic, giving him a unique understanding of the complicated healthcare landscape. He has continued to assist healthcare providers and consumers with his insight into the sensitive issues that arise in this field from both perspectives.