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Lawrence P. Riff

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Site Judge
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Central District - Spring Street Courthouse
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Department/Division: 7 Courtroom/Floor: 222

312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 310-7007





Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Lawrence Riff Los Angeles County (Van Nuys) Superior Court Jun. 28, 2016

Columns
Title Category Published
A pro bono project that prevents poverty? Now that's impact! Family Aug. 15, 2024
'Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World,' by David L. Roll Aug. 1, 2024
Best practices for counsel in domestic violence restraining order cases under Family Code section 6309 Family Apr. 12, 2024
Tort remedy for DV victims Torts/Personal Injury Mar. 20, 2024
Meet Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Robert Oftring Law Practice Jan. 25, 2024
A new DVRO law allows limited civil discovery but with careful checks and balances Family Jan. 10, 2024
Your son needs to know that his dad was a hero Judges and Judiciary Oct. 24, 2023
Mike Baliel's impressive reputation for all things IT preceded him Judges and Judiciary Sep. 11, 2023
Former Minnesotan describes LASC human resources role as the Super Bowl Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 21, 2023
Eleventh hour legal issues have allowed Ivette Peña to practice her poker face Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 14, 2023
Sylvia White-Irby quietly ensures that the LA County court's judicial and executive officers are ready to perform Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 7, 2023
Jeremy Cortez manages LASC’s budgets, revenue and facilities – a job that’s nothing short of an E-ticket ride Judges and Judiciary Jul. 31, 2023
Bryan Borys knows how to research, but he's no data geek Judges and Judiciary Jul. 24, 2023
The most important people you have never heard of, starting with Deni Butler Judges and Judiciary Jun. 20, 2023
Stop paying your lawyers for useless and abusive civil discovery Ediscovery, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 27, 2023
Is Kelly a basis independent of Sargon to challenge a novel scientific theory? Intellectual Property Jan. 5, 2023
Leading questions and cause challenges Appellate Practice, Law Practice Dec. 16, 2022
Parody as advocacy Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 7, 2022
Courtroom electronic recording should be expanded Letters Aug. 30, 2022
Family law lawyers not represented in Top 40 Letters Aug. 5, 2022
Asbestos litigation in Los Angeles: 2022 Civil Litigation Jun. 29, 2022
“Oh! You’re a lawyer – can I just ask you…?” Appellate Practice, Family, Law Practice May 20, 2022
The Evidence Slayer: Evidence Code Section 721(b) Civil Litigation, Law Practice Feb. 25, 2022
6 random observations by a trial judge Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 24, 2022
Remembering Judge Enrique Romero Judges and Judiciary, Obituaries Sep. 10, 2021
Reflections on the other pandemic: intimate partner violence Covid Columns, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 9, 2021
Since we’re all armchair epidemiologists, let’s try toxicology, too Books Aug. 20, 2020
‘Marriage Story’: Checking the facts Entertainment & Sports, Family Nov. 27, 2019
Navigate the new rules of engagement for evidentiary hearings in family court Family Jun. 7, 2019
Most courts are about the past; family court is about the future Family, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 19, 2018
Judging on the graveyard shift Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 15, 2017
Poverty and housing policy in the US Books, Government May 13, 2017
Experts and hearsay rules: cross versus direct Law Practice, Civil Litigation Feb. 17, 2017

Rulings
Case Category Published
Marriage of Blake & Langer
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2022
Lopez v. Ledesma
affirmed
 Torts Feb. 25, 2022
Lopez v. Ledesma
affirmed
 Remedies Mar. 26, 2020

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
SRC/SCH LLC, Beverly Hills Adjacent Senior Assisted Living LLC v. Union Oil Company of California dba Unocal, ConocoPhillips Company, Chevron USA Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Torts Defendant Sep. 13, 2014
Regina Lazo, Alex Lazo, Marc Lazo v. Mobil Oil Refining Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp. Personal Injury Defendant Jun. 21, 2014
In Re: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Products Liability Litigation Environmental Law Defendant Apr. 26, 2014
Carolyn Baker, et al. v. Chevron USA Inc., et al. Torts Defendant Jan. 14, 2012
Canino, et al. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, Texaco Downstream Properties Inc. Torts Defendant Sep. 3, 2011
William Head, Laura Hammond, et al. v. Shell Oil Company Torts Defendant Mar. 26, 2011
Progeny Ventures Inc. v. Western Union Financial Services Inc., et al. Contracts Defendant Jan. 29, 2011
Confidential Personal Injury Defendant Aug. 21, 2010
William Molina, Angelina Molina v. Shell Oil Company, et al. Torts Defendant Feb. 7, 2009
Acevedo (Conway) v. California Spray-Chemical Company Personal Injury Defendant May 24, 2008
Norman Turner, Barbara Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. (Turner I) and Barbara Turner, Todd Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. (Turner II) Torts Defendant May 3, 2008
Dale Hooper v. Chevron USA Inc. Torts Defendant Nov. 5, 2005
Eva Zuniga, David Zuniga v. Chevron Chemical Company, et al. Torts Defendant Oct. 1, 2005
Confidential Torts Defendant Mar. 1, 2005
Anthony Villano, Lynda Villano v. Chevron USA Inc., Builders Square and Commerce Distributors Personal Injury Defendant Jan. 25, 2005
Norman Turner, Barbara Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. Torts Defendant Feb. 10, 2004
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Oct. 8, 2002
Quality Naturally! Foods, Inc. v. Reimelt Corporation Breach of Contract Defendant Oct. 25, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) Defendant Apr. 12, 1997
Roberta Page v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Employment Law Defendant Jan. 18, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) Defendant Nov. 2, 1996
Lockheed Litigation Cases Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Nov. 11, 1995

MCLE
Title Category Published
Best practices for counsel in domestic violence restraining order cases under Family Code section 6309 Family Law Apr. 12, 2024
The Evidence Slayer: Evidence Code Section 721(b) Evidence Feb. 25, 2022
Navigate the new rules of engagement for evidentiary hearings in family court Family Law Jun. 7, 2019
Experts and hearsay rules: cross versus direct Evidence Feb. 17, 2017
Title Court Published
Lawrence Riff Los Angeles County (Van Nuys) Superior Court Jun. 28, 2016
Title Category Published
A pro bono project that prevents poverty? Now that's impact! Family Aug. 15, 2024
'Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World,' by David L. Roll Aug. 1, 2024
Best practices for counsel in domestic violence restraining order cases under Family Code section 6309 Family Apr. 12, 2024
Tort remedy for DV victims Torts/Personal Injury Mar. 20, 2024
Meet Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Robert Oftring Law Practice Jan. 25, 2024
A new DVRO law allows limited civil discovery but with careful checks and balances Family Jan. 10, 2024
Your son needs to know that his dad was a hero Judges and Judiciary Oct. 24, 2023
Mike Baliel's impressive reputation for all things IT preceded him Judges and Judiciary Sep. 11, 2023
Former Minnesotan describes LASC human resources role as the Super Bowl Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 21, 2023
Eleventh hour legal issues have allowed Ivette Peña to practice her poker face Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 14, 2023
Sylvia White-Irby quietly ensures that the LA County court's judicial and executive officers are ready to perform Government, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 7, 2023
Jeremy Cortez manages LASC’s budgets, revenue and facilities – a job that’s nothing short of an E-ticket ride Judges and Judiciary Jul. 31, 2023
Bryan Borys knows how to research, but he's no data geek Judges and Judiciary Jul. 24, 2023
The most important people you have never heard of, starting with Deni Butler Judges and Judiciary Jun. 20, 2023
Stop paying your lawyers for useless and abusive civil discovery Ediscovery, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 27, 2023
Is Kelly a basis independent of Sargon to challenge a novel scientific theory? Intellectual Property Jan. 5, 2023
Leading questions and cause challenges Appellate Practice, Law Practice Dec. 16, 2022
Parody as advocacy Judges and Judiciary, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 7, 2022
Courtroom electronic recording should be expanded Letters Aug. 30, 2022
Family law lawyers not represented in Top 40 Letters Aug. 5, 2022
Asbestos litigation in Los Angeles: 2022 Civil Litigation Jun. 29, 2022
“Oh! You’re a lawyer – can I just ask you…?” Appellate Practice, Family, Law Practice May 20, 2022
The Evidence Slayer: Evidence Code Section 721(b) Civil Litigation, Law Practice Feb. 25, 2022
6 random observations by a trial judge Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 24, 2022
Remembering Judge Enrique Romero Judges and Judiciary, Obituaries Sep. 10, 2021
Reflections on the other pandemic: intimate partner violence Covid Columns, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 9, 2021
Since we’re all armchair epidemiologists, let’s try toxicology, too Books Aug. 20, 2020
‘Marriage Story’: Checking the facts Entertainment & Sports, Family Nov. 27, 2019
Navigate the new rules of engagement for evidentiary hearings in family court Family Jun. 7, 2019
Most courts are about the past; family court is about the future Family, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 19, 2018
Judging on the graveyard shift Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 15, 2017
Poverty and housing policy in the US Books, Government May 13, 2017
Experts and hearsay rules: cross versus direct Law Practice, Civil Litigation Feb. 17, 2017
Case Category Published
Marriage of Blake & Langer
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2022
Lopez v. Ledesma
affirmed
 Torts Feb. 25, 2022
Lopez v. Ledesma
affirmed
 Remedies Mar. 26, 2020
Case Name Topic Role Published
SRC/SCH LLC, Beverly Hills Adjacent Senior Assisted Living LLC v. Union Oil Company of California dba Unocal, ConocoPhillips Company, Chevron USA Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Torts Defendant Sep. 13, 2014
Regina Lazo, Alex Lazo, Marc Lazo v. Mobil Oil Refining Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp. Personal Injury Defendant Jun. 21, 2014
In Re: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Products Liability Litigation Environmental Law Defendant Apr. 26, 2014
Carolyn Baker, et al. v. Chevron USA Inc., et al. Torts Defendant Jan. 14, 2012
Canino, et al. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, Texaco Downstream Properties Inc. Torts Defendant Sep. 3, 2011
William Head, Laura Hammond, et al. v. Shell Oil Company Torts Defendant Mar. 26, 2011
Progeny Ventures Inc. v. Western Union Financial Services Inc., et al. Contracts Defendant Jan. 29, 2011
Confidential Personal Injury Defendant Aug. 21, 2010
William Molina, Angelina Molina v. Shell Oil Company, et al. Torts Defendant Feb. 7, 2009
Acevedo (Conway) v. California Spray-Chemical Company Personal Injury Defendant May 24, 2008
Norman Turner, Barbara Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. (Turner I) and Barbara Turner, Todd Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. (Turner II) Torts Defendant May 3, 2008
Dale Hooper v. Chevron USA Inc. Torts Defendant Nov. 5, 2005
Eva Zuniga, David Zuniga v. Chevron Chemical Company, et al. Torts Defendant Oct. 1, 2005
Confidential Torts Defendant Mar. 1, 2005
Anthony Villano, Lynda Villano v. Chevron USA Inc., Builders Square and Commerce Distributors Personal Injury Defendant Jan. 25, 2005
Norman Turner, Barbara Turner v. Chevron Corporation, et al. Torts Defendant Feb. 10, 2004
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Oct. 8, 2002
Quality Naturally! Foods, Inc. v. Reimelt Corporation Breach of Contract Defendant Oct. 25, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) Defendant Apr. 12, 1997
Roberta Page v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Employment Law Defendant Jan. 18, 1997
Confidential Personal Injury (Vehicular) Defendant Nov. 2, 1996
Lockheed Litigation Cases Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Nov. 11, 1995