MONA L. BAUER
MONA L. BAUER
Associate
Pleasant Hill
Mona Bauer is a litigation attorney with over 17 years of legal experience in insurance defense matters pertaining to personal injury, professional liability, construction defect litigations and premise liability.
She brings valuable experience to the firm with a focus on the successful defense of individuals and companies in a variety of different forums whether the cases are in civil litigation, mediation, binding and non-binding arbitration as well as appellate matters. During this process she works a diligent advocate for her clients to ensure a positive outcome.
She has taken hundreds of depositions, including expert depositions. She has been a second chair trial counsel on several cases throughout Northern California.
She received her law degree in 2007 from John F. Kennedy School of Law. Her undergraduate studies include Stephens College and Cambridge University.
EDUCATION
John F. Kennedy University School of Law, Pleasant Hill, CA
Juris Doctorate, 2005
Stephens College, Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Arts, 1986
Cambridge University, Cambridge England
Art History, 1985
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of California
Bar Association of District of Columbia
Patton Trial Group, Ontario, CA
12/2021-Present
Civil litigation attorney responsible for managing cases relating to personal injury, insurance defense, product liability/defects, fraud and contract law. Performed legal research, composed pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery motions, and oppositions thereto. Created and executed discovery plans; independently managed upward of 40 cases. Argued case facts, legal precedence and nuances of the law to win early dismissals. Represented clients in mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings. Adept at oral arguments.
McDowell, Shaw, Garcia & Patton, Walnut Creek, CA
2/2019 — 11/2021
Litigate state cases, including complex civil litigation that cover a broad range of legal issues, such as: insurance defense, auto liability, personal injury, premise liability, fraud, and contracts. Developed and implemented litigation, discovery, settlement, and trial strategies. Represented clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. Prepared and responded to discovery, law and motion, memorandums, briefs, and all other case related documents. Frequent court appearances.
Toschi, Sidran, Collins & Doyle, LLC, Pleasanton, CA
9/2013-2/2019
Civil litigation attorney specializing in insurance defense, auto liability, personal injury, premise liability, and fraud. Represented clients’ interests, working diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk and propel positive resolutions to complex legal matters. Prepared and responded to discovery, drafted law and motion, briefs, and any other case related documents. Helped build cohesive, goal-oriented teams and strong coalitions that achieved positive results for clients in complex, multi-party litigation.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California State Bar Association
Experience
Patton Trial Group, Ontario, CA
12/2021-Present
Civil litigation attorney responsible for managing cases relating to personal injury, insurance defense, product liability/defects, fraud and contract law. Performed legal research, composed pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery motions, and oppositions thereto. Created and executed discovery plans; independently managed upward of 40 cases. Argued case facts, legal precedence and nuances of the law to win early dismissals. Represented clients in mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings. Adept at oral arguments.
McDowell, Shaw, Garcia & Patton, Walnut Creek, CA
2/2019 — 11/2021
Litigate state cases, including complex civil litigation that cover a broad range of legal issues, such as: insurance defense, auto liability, personal injury, premise liability, fraud, and contracts. Developed and implemented litigation, discovery, settlement, and trial strategies. Represented clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. Prepared and responded to discovery, law and motion, memorandums, briefs, and all other case related documents. Frequent court appearances.
Toschi, Sidran, Collins & Doyle, LLC, Pleasanton, CA
9/2013-2/2019
Civil litigation attorney specializing in insurance defense, auto liability, personal injury, premise liability, and fraud. Represented clients’ interests, working diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk and propel positive resolutions to complex legal matters. Prepared and responded to discovery, drafted law and motion, briefs, and any other case related documents. Helped build cohesive, goal-oriented teams and strong coalitions that achieved positive results for clients in complex, multi-party litigation.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California State Bar Association