Deidre Katz

Biography

Deidre (“Dee”) Cohen Katz has practiced law in California for over twenty years and is a partner in Walsworth’s Orange office. She handles matters throughout both Southern and Northern California and advises certain clients on a national basis. Her practice emphasizes the defense of claims involving toxic torts (such as benzene, silica, diacetyl and other chemicals/ substances), general liability, products liability and business litigation matters. She regularly represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers and premises/business owners. The cases she oversees run the spectrum from single plaintiff/defendant to multiple-party complex matters.

Dee is a Committee Chair for CLM's "Diversity & Inclusion Committee".  

Dee is actively involved in the development and implementation of defense strategies for her cases in these areas, including through the efficient and effective use of discovery, experts, and pre-trial dispositive motions. She is proactive in her analysis of potential liability in each matter at the earliest opportunity in order to promptly determine and advise on the various risks, and to create a streamlined litigation plan that meets the needs of each client. Dee maintains longstanding working relationships with plaintiffs’ counsel and has amassed an impressive record of successfully negotiating favorable resolutions of her claims. In addition to being asked to participate in national industry conferences, Dee is also regularly invited to give lectures and presentations for various clients on current trends in the law.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: CA