Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a civil case to a jury. Listening to the podcast is a great way for all civil trial lawyers, whether they've tried no cases or lots of cases, to learn from civil jury trial experts.
In episode #26, I talk with ABOTA member and outstanding civil defense attorney Stephen C. Pasarow, Esq. Thanks for listening!
Guest Resume: Stephen C. Pasarow, Esq.
Steve Pasarow has been practicing civil litigation throughout his career, with an emphasis on the defense of automobile accidents, commercial transportation, and premises liability cases. Steve has worked at one law firm, Knapp Peterson Clarke for his entire career, and he is currently a Director of the firm.
Steve is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried more than 160 civil jury trials.
He was recognized as the 1992 Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year by Verdictum Juris Publications.
Steve was the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award presented by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.
Steve is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). Since 1993, Steve has been a member of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) with the rank of Diplomate. He was the recipient of the prestigious Lee B. Wenzel Civility Award in 2012 presented by the Los Angeles Chapter. Steve served as president of the Los Angeles Chapter in 2015.
Guest Contact Information: Steve Pasarow, Esq.
Knapp Peterson Clarke, A Professional Corporation
550 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1500
Glendale, CA 91203-1922
Phone: (818) 547-5000
Email: scp@kpclegal.com | Website: Knapp Petersen & Clarke
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Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. has been a California civil trial lawyer for 45 years, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) for 30 years. He has tried over 100 civil cases including jury trials, judge trials, administrative hearings, hospital medical staff hearings, and arbitrations. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in business, CEQA, elder abuse, employment, hospital medical staff, insurance bad faith, land use, Medical Board of California, medical malpractice, personal injury, real property, and wrongful death and other tort cases. Monty McIntyre has recovered over $50 million in judgments and settlements for plaintiff clients and has recovered numerous defense verdicts and favorable results for defense clients. He is a past president of the San Diego County Bar Association, a past president of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA, a Master in the Enright Inn of Court, a recipient of two Outstanding Trial Lawyer awards, is a past member of the ABOTA National Board of Directors, National Conference of Bar Presidents, ABA House of Delegates, and the ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence. Monty A. McIntyre has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2012, and for over 30 years has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent Attorney.
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I hope you learn something from this podcast interview that will help you in your law practice and in your next civil jury trial.
Do well and be well.
Best regards,
Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.
