John P. Cogger is an experienced trial and litigation partner at GRSM. He is experienced in a wide array of civil matters, having handled a varied civil caseload throughout his career.
- Successfully obtained a unanimous defense jury verdict on claims of gross negligence made against a self-storage door component manufacturer and installer.
- Successfully defended real estate brokers and agents at trial in defense of allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligence.
- Successfully defended client at trial in defense of patent and trademark infringement claims.
- Successfully defended homeowners' association at trial and appellate court level on claims of selective enforcement of governing documents, including six-figure recovery of attorney’s fees.
- Successfully defended homeowners' association at trial and appellate court level on interpretation of governing documents, including six-figure recovery of attorney’s fees.
- Successfully defended owner of residential apartment complex at trial in defense of allegations of violations of habitability and rent control act.
- Obtained complete dismissal of all causes of action at pleadings stage for complaint against engineering firm client in defense of wrongful death and professional negligence claims following summary judgment obtained on behalf of client.
- Obtained summary judgment for State of California entity in defense of civil rights and employment claims.
- Obtained complete dismissal of all causes of action at pleadings stage for complaint against broker and agents for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and punitive damages.
- Obtained complete dismissal of state law enforcement officers at pleadings stage in defense of civil rights claims.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Education
- J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California, 1994
- B.A., Political Science, Siena College, Loudonville, New York, 1991