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

In 2012 “Super Lawyers™" recognized Jim Sandler, Tom Laube, Lynne Lasry and Jeff Byer as outstanding San Diego lawyers in the area of Business Litigation and recognized Ed Silverman as an outstanding San Diego lawyer in the area of Appellate Law.

Lynne Lasry recognized again in 2012 as one of the top 25 Women Super Lawyers™ in San Diego.

Jim Sandler, past President of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bar Foundation, remains member of its Board of Directors.

Jeff Byer re-appointed as Director of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program.

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

Jim Sandler obtains $1.6M verdict in Los Angeles goodwill loss case.

Tom Laube obtains $2.9M settlement in injury case.

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

Since 2008 Ed Silverman has served as co-chair of the San Diego County Bar Association's Judges’ Orientation Program.

Lynne Lasry selected to Impact Class of 2013, LEAD San Diego.

Lynne Lasry continues to provide private Mediation services.

Lynne Lasry selected as "Women Leaders in the Law".

Jim Sandler, Tom Laube, Lynne Lasry, Jeff Byer, Richard Valdez and Ed Silverman receive AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell.

Tom Laube receives Wiley W. Manuel Award from State Bar of California for pro bono legal service - 2012.

Richard Valdez selected as Co-Chair of United States District Court for the Southern District Lawyer Representatives Committee.

Richard Valdez selected to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District Pro Bono Panel Committee.

Briana Monahan sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Voices for Children.

Briana Monahan works with San Diego County Bar Association Children at Rick Committee, Mock Trial Program.

Richard Valdez elected Board Member of San Diego LGBT Center.

Richard Valdez selected for 9th Circuit Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee.

Ed Silverman receives 2011-2012 USD School of Law Moot Court "Huffman Award" in recognition of professional and academic achievement.