Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Defense in Southern California
Reback McAndrews & Kjar is a litigation-focused law firm with deep expertise in insurance law, professional liability, employment law, and general liability. Our attorneys combine over a century of collective trial experience with a client-centric approach, prioritizing aggressive, cost-effective defense strategies tailored to individual client needs. We maintain a strong presence in Southern California, offering proximity to key legal institutions while serving clients nationwide. Our team has secured more than 200 defense jury verdicts and regularly collaborates with industry-leading experts across medical, legal, and accounting fields.Recognized by prestigious organizations like the American College of Trial Lawyers, we provide litigation support, risk management programs, and specialized legal training to healthcare providers, law firms, and corporate clients. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of successful outcomes and ongoing contributions to legal education through lectures at institutions like USC and UCLA.
Services
Medical Malpractice Defense
Legal Malpractice Defense
Employment Law
Insurance Litigation
Risk Management
Dental Malpractice Defense
Accountancy Malpractice Defense
Elder Abuse Defense
Business Litigation
Administrative Claims
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have secured over 200 defense jury verdicts in recent years.
- Our attorneys combine 100+ years of collective trial experience.
- We maintain partnerships with leading medical and legal experts nationwide.
- Our team includes members of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
- We develop customized risk management programs for healthcare providers.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- The American Board of Trial Advocates
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Litigation Counsel of America
Services
Medical Malpractice Defense
Our attorneys defend healthcare providers in civil and administrative proceedings, covering all medical specialties. We leverage relationships with top physicians and a 90%+ defense verdict rate to protect clients' reputations and financial interests. Our team handles cases involving managed care organizations and complex insurance disputes.
Legal Malpractice Defense
We represent attorneys and law firms in malpractice claims and State Bar proceedings. Our practice includes defending cases related to personal injury, intellectual property, and business litigation. We collaborate with respected judges and legal experts to develop effective defense strategies while maintaining client communication.
Employment Law
Our employment law team defends businesses against discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. With 75+ recent defense verdicts, we combine litigation expertise with proactive risk management solutions, including policy development and workplace training programs to prevent future legal issues.
Dental Malpractice Defense
We specialize in defending dental professionals across all specialties, including oral surgery and orthodontics. Our attorneys work with leading dental experts to evaluate cases and achieve favorable outcomes through arbitration or trial, leveraging deep knowledge of both dental practices and civil litigation procedures.
Accountancy Malpractice Defense
Our firm represents accountants and firms in malpractice actions involving tax advice, audits, and financial reporting. We collaborate with major accounting firms' experts to develop strong defense strategies and provide ongoing education to accounting professionals about risk mitigation strategies.
People
Robert C. Reback
Senior Partner
Senior partner with extensive trial experience in insurance law and professional liability cases. Admitted to California State Bar in 1996, he focuses on complex litigation defense while mentoring junior attorneys in trial advocacy techniques.
Thomas F. McAndrews
Senior Partner
Senior partner specializing in civil litigation defense. With decades of experience, he represents healthcare providers and businesses in high-stakes legal disputes while maintaining active involvement in legal education initiatives.
Raymond L. Blessey
Senior Partner
Senior partner and member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Focuses on medical malpractice defense and has lectured extensively at legal and medical institutions about risk management strategies for healthcare providers.
Evan N. Okamura
Partner
Partner admitted to California State Bar in 2010. Specializes in employment law defense and contributes to developing the firm's risk management programs for corporate clients facing workplace litigation challenges.
Carrie H. Weinstein
Associate
Associate with over two decades of experience representing healthcare providers. Focuses on medical malpractice defense and collaborates with experts to develop compelling case strategies for complex healthcare litigation matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in medical malpractice, legal malpractice, employment law, insurance litigation, dental malpractice, accountancy malpractice, and business litigation defense.
How much trial experience does your firm have?
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined civil litigation experience and have secured more than 200 defense jury verdicts in recent years.
Do you handle cases outside Southern California?
While based in Manhattan Beach, we represent clients statewide and nationwide through strategic partnerships with legal professionals across jurisdictions.
What risk management services do you offer?
We develop customized risk management programs including policy development, workplace training, and proactive legal compliance strategies for healthcare providers and businesses.
How do you handle complex legal cases?
We combine aggressive litigation tactics with strategic consulting from industry experts in medicine, law, and accounting to achieve optimal outcomes for complex cases.
Can I get legal representation for State Bar proceedings?
Yes, we represent attorneys in State Bar proceedings and legal malpractice claims, including serving as panel counsel for the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
