Gregory Konoske is a Senior Partner and Managing Partner of the firm whose focus is on both general and complex civil and business litigation. He has represented clients in a wide variety of industries, including insurance coverage and defense, common carriers, real estate developers, construction companies, homeowners associations in such areas as torts, contracts, employment, ADA, Unruh Civil Rights Act, trademark and copyright, maritime, appeals and writs. As lead trial counsel, he has tried in excess of 100 jury trials in state and federal courts to verdict as well as being lead counsel in numerous administrative hearings and tribal court matters. Mr. Konoske has participated in over 1000 arbitrations and 1000 mediations/settlement conferences. He has received an AV Preeminent© which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also received an AV Preeminent© Judicial Edition award. Mr. Konoske has received further peer recognition as a trial lawyer by election as a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is recognized as a Top Attorney in Southern California, the Inland Empire, and San Diego by the Los Angeles Times, Inland Empire Magazine, and San Diego Magazine.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor, Western State University College of Law
- B.A. Political Science, San Diego State University
PRIVATE PRACTICE
- Managing Partner, Konoske, Akiyama, & Brust, LLP
- Managing Partner, Shifflet, Kane & Konoske, LLP
- Partner, Shifflet, Kane & Konoske, LLP
- Associate, Shifflet, Sharp & Walters
MEMBERSHIPS
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court – Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates – Advocate
- San Diego County Bar Association, Member
- San Diego Superior and Municipal Courts – Arbitrator (1985-97)
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (1986-2000)
- San Diego Inns of Court, Instructor (1989-93)
- California Association of Independent Insurance Brokers – General Counsel (1996-97)
PUBLISHED OPINIONS
- Trial and Appellate Counsel – Haley v. Casa del Rey – 63 Cal.Rptr.3d 514 (2007)
- Trial and Appellate Counsel – Burton v. Sanner – 207 Cal. App. 4th 12 (2012)
PRESENTATIONS
- Regular Seminars presented to Client Insurance Companies and Adjusting Groups on a regular basis as well as monthly In-house MCLE seminars focusing on Civil and Administrative Practice.
