Firm Profile

Sandler, Lasry, Laube, Byer & Valdez LLP is a partnership comprised of well-established civil trial attorneys, with substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including jury and court trials, arbitrations and appeals.  Jim Sandler, Lynne Lasry, Tom Laube, Jeff Byer, Richard Valdez and Ed Silverman share an outstanding reputation in the San Diego legal community for the quality of their legal representation as well as for professional integrity and ethics.  They represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad variety of disputes, including and involving complex business, corporate, partnership and real estate problems, construction issues for public and private entities, condemnation, product liability, personal injury, disability rights, banking, employment, professional negligence and civil appeals and writs.

The firm services a broad client base -- it represents large public and private entities yet also represents smaller businesses and individuals.   On numerous occasions, the firm has been retained by large law firms seeking local counsel in San Diego or California-based matters.   Ultimately, the firm's objective -- regardless of the identity of the client or the size or complexity of the dispute -- is to achieve a cost-effective result which is in the absolute best interest of the client.


SLLBV In The News

 

 
Jessica Wilson appointed to University of San Diego Law Alumni Board of Directors

Jeff Byer's successful defense of a financial institution.

Jim Sandler, Tom Laube, Lynne Lasry and Jeff Byer recognized in 2010 as outstanding San Diego lawyers by “Super Lawyers" in the area of Business Litigation.

Lynne Lasry named as one of San Diego's Top 10 Attorneys in Employment Litigation by San Diego Daily Transcript 2009.

Lynne Lasry recognized again in 2009 as one of the top 25 Women Super Lawyers in San Diego.

Jim Sandler named President of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bar Foundation 2009-2010.

Richard Valdez elected Chair to the City of San Diego's Ethics Commission 2009-2010.

Lynne Lasry recognized as USD Woman of Impact 2009.

Lynne Lasry named to Defender Board 2009

Jim Sandler named as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in Real Estate Litigation by San Diego Daily Transcript. 

Jim Sandler obtains $25M verdict in San Diego condemnation case and obtains $8M and $4.5M settlements in two other cases.

Tom Laube obtains $2.9M settlement in injury case.

Jeff Byer re-appointed to California State Bar’s Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE Commission).

Jeff Byer appointed as Director of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Lynne Lasry selected as 2008 Distinguished Alumna, USD School of Law.

August 17, 2008 Named Richard M. Valdez Day in the City of San Diego

Lynne Lasry named to Board of California Appellate Project.

Lynne Lasry named to Alumni Board, USD School of Law.

Ed Silverman has been appointed co-chair of the San Diego County Bar Association's Bridging the Gap program.

Ed Silverman recognized again in 2009 as outstanding lawyer by “Super Lawyers" in the area of Appellate Law.

Jessica Wilson chosen as 1st Post-Bar Civil Litigation Fellow.

Jessica Wilson received the California Bar’s Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services 2008-2009.

Jessica Wilson accepted to Welsh Inn of Court.