Alec M. Rishwain

Managing Attorney

Alec M. Rishwain, Esq.

Alec’s passion as a litigator is to pursue and achieve his clients’ objectives. After gaining extensive commercial litigation experience at nationally renowned law firms, he established his independent practice to fully and effectively advocate for his clients’ interests. His clientele ranges from growing businesses seeking thorough representation on complex commercial litigation issues, to sophisticated individuals seeking aggressive advocacy in prosecuting and defending high-stakes legal claims. Alec makes his client’s goals his own, and committed to securing the best legal outcomes through reliable, creative, and diligent services.

Alec’s versatility as a litigator includes handling multi-million dollar trade secret claims, representing high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, prosecuting and defending against fraud and breach of contract claims, and challenging complex class action lawsuits and alleged Labor Code violations. Alec's proficiency spans all facets of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, encompassing law and motion practice, courtroom advocacy, deposition strategy, and trial work.

Alec’s track of record of success is exemplified through numerous wins through law and motion and oral argument, including dismissals of entire lawsuits and complex legal claims, along with awards for summary judgment and other pivotal motion outcomes. Clients benefit from Alec’s vigorous, tactical, and meticulous approach in seeking recovery of all available remedies.

Alec’s experience representing insurance companies against significant tort claims equips him with an invaluable asset for prosecuting those same claims - knowing how the other side operates. Alec’s creative and professional litigation strategy has also resulted in several favorable resolutions for his clients, including six-figure settlements.

Admissions:

  • California

  • Arizona

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

  • Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of California

Affiliations:

  • San Diego Bar Association

  • University of San Diego School of Law - Adjunct Professor

Accolades:

  • Super Lawyers: Rising Star in San Diego - Business Litigation

  • Best Lawyers: One’s to Watch - Entertainment & Sports Law

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell

  • Judicial Fellow for Judge Conseulo Callahan on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

  • Juris Doctorate, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, cum laude

    ·       President of the Corporate and Business Law Society

    ·       Senior Editor of the Sports and Entertainment Law Journal

    ·       Multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California San Diego, Political Science