Meet The Attorneys

Howard Alan Kitay
Howard Alan Kitay has specialized in premises liability cases for twenty years. Since graduating from the prestigious University of San Diego School of Law, Mr. Kitay has represented thousands of victims of premises liability accidents, with emphasis on challenging cases and serious injuries. Every premises liability case is unique and hotly contested by the insurance company - to prevail, you need an attorney who knows the ropes and will get in the ring and fight for you. Howard Alan Kitay will handle your premises liability case personally, and will not surrender to the insurance companies.

One example: A San Diego woman was visiting a friend's house. Invited into the backyard, she followed her friend down a well-worn path on a steep hill covered with wet grass. Her friend warned her to "be careful," and, although she was as careful as possible, she fell and broke her ankle. The homeowner's insurance company denied the claim, saying Mr. Kitay's client had "assumed the risk" and the injury was her own fault.

Applying the principles of premises liability law, Mr. Kitay deposed the friend, who admitted warning Mr. Kitay's client to be careful because she knew the hill was dangerous. Sometimes, if a condition on the property is dangerous enough, and the defendant knows of the danger, a warning is not adequate to avoid responsibility. Every premises liability case is unique and the outcome depends on the skill and experience of the attorney handling the case. After successfully deposing the homeowner, Mr. Kitay retained an engineering expert who testified that no amount of warning would have been adequate. After denying the claim, the insurance company was persuaded to settle for $100,000.00.
The attorney you hire does make a difference. Experience and persistence in preparing your case for trial is the key to obtaining the maximum settlement. Mr. Kitay prepares every case for trial; as a result, most of Mr. Kitay's clients obtain the best possible settlement without trial.