PJ Lucca

Department of Justice, Tort & Condemnation Section defends the state and its agencies, departments, and employees in civil actions brought in federal and state courts for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, and civil-rights claims. The section also prosecutes matters relating to the acquisition of real property for public purposes under the state’s power of eminent domain, defends inverse condemnation actions initiated by private property owners seeking compensation for a taking of or damage to the owner’s real property, and defends mass tort actions against the state and its agencies and departments arising out of events such as floods, earthquakes, and fires. Deputies in the section litigate cases through trial and appeal in state and federal court.

Responsible for establishing San Diego office of national litigation firm. Full case-handling responsibilities including all aspects of pre-trial discovery, trial preparation & settlement.

Full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of pre-trial discovery, trial preparation & settlement.

Medical Device/Pharma mass torts. Full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of pre-trial discovery, trial preparation & settlement. Settled 1,000+ complaints venued in 20+ states and Canada.

Construction Defect and Insurance Litigation. Full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of pre-trial discovery, trial preparation & settlement.

Insurance coverage and defense, subrogation. Full case-handling responsibilities, including all aspects of pre-trial discovery, trial preparation & settlement.