Bryan is an experienced civil litigator who focuses his practice primarily on catastrophic property losses, wildfires, product defect and general commercial litigation. He has secured seven-figure recoveries against major manufacturers, public and private utilities, and national contractors. He has successfully handled mass tort events including major wildfires, explosions, high-rise condominium losses, and even marina fires. Over the last several years, Bryan has been heavily involved in several large fires including the Lahaina, Babb Road, Archie Creek, Holiday Farm, Boyd’s, Taylor Bridge, and Twisp River wildfires.
Bryan is a tried and true litigator with vast experience in property losses. He has handled thousands of matters from the immediate post-loss investigation stage through trial. Over the course of his 20+-year career, Bryan has tried more than 15 cases to verdict. He understands the nuances of the industry and uses that knowledge to effectively and efficiently find solutions for his clients.
Bryan has embraced the scientific component of subrogation work and enjoys learning about product failures at a micro level and putting together the puzzle that every case presents. He regularly presents at industry meetings and events and enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of litigators.
Bryan joined Cozen O’Connor in 2005 and now serves as vice chair of the Pacific Northwest subrogation region. In this role, he helps manage the Cozen O’Connor subrogation team servicing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Bryan earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 2000 and his law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2003 (f/k/a The John Marshall Law School). Away from the office, he enjoys spending his life with his wife and three “almost all grown up” children, coaching/supporting their sports, theater, and school endeavors. Bryan and his wife love to cook, travel, and explore the mountains in the Pacific Northwest, whether by hiking or skiing. On most Saturdays in the fall, you will find him cheering on his favorite college football teams (there are several).