Edgar M. Garcia

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Edgar M. Garcia

Associate

Practice Areas
Civil Litigation, Jury Trials, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, General Liability, Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Complex Litigation.
Biography

Edgar M. Garcia is an associate at Schonbuch Hallissy, LLP, where he represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation matters, with a focus on defending clients in personal injury and liability disputes.

Edgar’s practice includes all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, law and motion, settlement, negotiations, and trial preparation. He works closely with clients and litigation teams to evaluate claims, develop case strategies, and effectively advocate for his clients’ interests throughout the litigation process. 

Prior to joining Schonbuch Hallissy, LLP, Edgar practiced at a national law firm, where he represented corporate clients in complex liability matters, including high-exposure personal injury litigation. Early in his career, Edgar represented plaintiffs in personal injury and workers compensation matters. This experience provides him with perspective on both sides of personal injury litigation and informs his approach to evaluating claims, developing defenses, and advocating for his clients. 

  • McDougall v. Marquez, et. al, associate counsel defending corporate client in a high exposure personal injury action involving traumatic brain injury claims and substantial alleged damages resulting in a favorable defense verdict. The trial and verdict received coverage in the San Francisco press.
Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D.
California State University, Stanislaus B.A. Political Science

Bar Admissions
California State Bar