CHRISTOPHER E. ANGELO JOSEPH DI MONDA, A.I.A. ANGELO 8 Di MONDA A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP 1731 NORTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90266 TELEPHONE:: (310) 939-0099 FACSIMILE: (3IO) 939-OO23 April 9, 2007 To Whom It May Concern Re: Letter of Recommendation for Victoria Borjesson Dear Sir or Madam: From 1991 to approximately 2000 or 2001, Victoria Borjesson was my chief legal assistant. During that time frame, Victoria was a critical component to my establishing the consumer right to sue HMO's in court for injunctive relief despite the broadest of arbitration clauses, Broughton v. Cigna Health Plans (1999) 21 Cal.4th 1066; the policyholder right to discover an insurer's internal "loss reserve and reinsurance records" whenever suing for unfair claims practices, Upton v. Superior Court (1996) 48 CalApp.4th 1599; the consumer's right to block an insurer's coverage defense when this defense is achieved by the violation of governmental disclosure regulations, Spray, Gould & Bowers v. Associated International Insurance Company (1999) 71 CaLApp.4th 1260; and the private attorney general invalidation of a prominent insurer's hidden coverage reduction clause, Thompson v. Mercury Insurance (2001) 84 CalApp.4th 90. During this same time period, Victoria was instrumental in organizing the exhibits, multiple trial briefs and motions in limine for Garcia v. Financial Indemnity Company (1993) Orange County Superior Court case no. 634186, tried before the late and Honorable Robert Green, resulting in a $16 million verdict, the largest spoliation/evidence destruction jury verdict in California jurisprudence and the first against a liability insurer. The documents themselves took up the entire audience section of Department 93. Victoria did all of this! In terms of my pro bono work, Victoria was also exclusively involved in preparing my publications for parents with autistic children, including, but not limited to, For Our Children: A Lawyer's Guide to Insurance Coverage and a Parent's Call to Organize (1998) for the Autism Society of America.
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CHRISTOPHER E. ANGELO
JOSEPH DI MONDA, A.I .A.
ANGELO 8 Di MONDAA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
1731 NORTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90266TELEPHONE:: (310) 939-0099
FACSIMILE: (3IO) 939-OO23
April 9, 2007
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Letter of Recommendation for Victoria Borjesson
Dear Sir or Madam:
From 1991 to approximately 2000 or 2001, Victoria Borjesson was my chief legal assistant.
During that time frame, Victoria was a critical component to my establishing the consumer rightto sue HMO's in court for injunctive relief despite the broadest of arbitration clauses, Broughtonv. Cigna Health Plans (1999) 21 Cal.4th 1066; the policyholder right to discover an insurer'sinternal "loss reserve and reinsurance records" whenever suing for unfair claims practices, Uptonv. Superior Court (1996) 48 CalApp.4th 1599; the consumer's right to block an insurer'scoverage defense when this defense is achieved by the violation of governmental disclosureregulations, Spray, Gould & Bowers v. Associated International Insurance Company (1999) 71CaLApp.4th 1260; and the private attorney general invalidation of a prominent insurer's hiddencoverage reduction clause, Thompson v. Mercury Insurance (2001) 84 CalApp.4th 90.
During this same time period, Victoria was instrumental in organizing the exhibits, multiple trialbriefs and motions in limine for Garcia v. Financial Indemnity Company (1993) Orange CountySuperior Court case no. 634186, tried before the late and Honorable Robert Green, resulting in a$16 million verdict, the largest spoliation/evidence destruction jury verdict in Californiajurisprudence and the first against a liability insurer. The documents themselves took up theentire audience section of Department 93. Victoria did all of this!
In terms of my pro bono work, Victoria was also exclusively involved in preparing mypublications for parents with autistic children, including, but not limited to, For Our Children: ALawyer's Guide to Insurance Coverage and a Parent's Call to Organize (1998) for the AutismSociety of America.
ANGELO 8 Di MONDAA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
The above represent just a few of the highlights. Victoria was an extremely dedicated and hardworker. She was smart and firm, but also diplomatic whenever circumstances required thisapproach. She is self-reliant and is a self-starter. We practiced at a high level and with a lot ofintensity. Victoria never disappointed me and always had things under control. She deserves thehighest regard.
Very truly yours,
ANGELO & DI MONDA, LLP
ristopher E. Angelo
CEA/csh
CHARLES J. MAZURSKYARNOLD W. SCHWARTZCHRISTOPHER E. ANGELODEBRA J. WEGMANWILLIAM A. DANIELSMARCUS J. BRADLEY
OF COUNSELTHOMAS M. DEMPSEY
MAZURSKY, SCHWARTZ & ANGELOA LAW PARTNERSHIP
10990 WILSHIRE BOULEVARDSUITE 1 200
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90024-3927TELEPHONE (310) 478-5838
FAX (310) 478-1232web site: MSandALaw.com
e-mail: [email protected]
ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE200 W. SANTA ANA BLVD.SUITE 300SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701(714) 547-3992
writer's e-mail:[email protected]
October 4, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Victoria Borjesson was employed by Mazursky, Schwartz & Angelo from April 1, 1991 to June2, 2001. Her position was the Legal Assistant to Christopher Angelo, a partner.
Victoria's job was multi-dimensional. She handled the day to day tasks of a legal assistant, suchas typing, processing litigation paperwork, calendaring. She took on the tasks of preparingdiscovery (both propounding and responding) and learned how to do research using the resourcesof Westlaw and the internet for information that would support the facts of a case.
No matter what task was required to prosecute and prepare a case for trial or settlement, Victoriawas ready, willing and able to put 100% of her energy and knowledge to use. She has a greatcapacity to remember the details of everything she works on so that she is able to put her handson information quickly.
We were sorry that she terminated her employment with us, but we understood her needs.Victoria is the kind of employee every employer wants and needs - loyal, thorough, hardworking, knowledgeable and able to meet the needs of an extremely busy trial lawyer.
Very truly yours,
MAZURSKY, SCHWARTZ & ANGELO
LAURA STUARTAdministrator
Taylor, McCord, Praver & CherryCorporation.
353 San Jon Road
Post Office Box 1477 Richard L. Taylor Robert L. McCord, Jr.Ventura, CA 93002 David L p^ Patrfck G cherry
(805)648-4700 May 10, 2006
Michael D. PlanetExecutive Officer and ClerkVentura County Superior Court800 S. Victoria AvenueVentura, CA 93009
Re: Victoria Borjesson - Judicial Secretary
Dear Mr. Planet:
I am currently employed with the law firm of Taylor, McCord, Praver & Cherry as aLegal Secretary/Paralegal for both David L. Praver and Patrick G. Cherry. I have workedfor the firm for approximately 4-1/2 years.
I personally deal with court clerks and judicial secretaries on a daily basis. Myinteractions with Victoria have been extremely pleasant. She handles all of my inquiriesand requests promptly and efficiently. She will go out of her way to assist me in any wayshe can, including getting answers to questions for me that do not pertain to her particulardepartment. If she does not know the answer to my question (which is rare), she willimmediately connect me with the clerk or secretary who can help. I interact with Victoriaquite a bit via e-mail to save time and she responds to all of my inquiries promptly. Ibelieve her personal service approach to her job makes her an invaluable employee at theVentura County Superior Court. It is a blessing to have such a consistent, reliable sourceof information at the courthouse.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to me further, please contact me at (805)648-4700.
Very truly yours,
TAYLOR, McCORD, PRAVER & CHERRY
Cynthia Bullard, Secretary toDAVID L. PRAVER
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Taylor, McCord, Praver & Cherry51 JLarv Corporation
353 San Jon RoadPost Office Box 1477 Richard L. Taylor Robert L. McCord, Jr.Ventura, CA 93002 David L. Praver Patrick G. Cherry
(805) 648-4700
May 10,2006
Michael D. Planet, Executive Officer andClerk of the Superior CourtCounty of VenturaHall of Justice800 South Victoria AvenueVentura, CA 93003
Re: Victoria Borjesson
Dear Mr. Planet:
I work for Richard Taylor of the law firm of Taylor, McCord, Praver & Cherryand have done so for the past 15 years. I am a legal secretary to a very busy family lawattorney and have occasion to deal with Victoria Borjesson on a regular basis. Victoria isconsistently very pleasant, responsive, and extremely efficient in the way in which sheconducts business in her daily work. She utilizes e-mail to expedite her response time toany inquiry or request which is very helpful to me, and in turn, makes my job easier.Since we communicate mainly via telephone or e-mail, Victoria adds a personal touch toa relationship that is mainly conducted via the air waves. She brings class and efficiencyto her job on a daily basis. It is a pleasure to work with someone who knows her jobwell, is always helpful, responsive and does it in such an efficient manner.
Sincerely, .^c_. .<'] ~)/ X V /
Jan Ball
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