Practice Focus: Complex commercial litigation, trial and appellate advocacy, business torts, insurance bad faith, personal injury, real estate and professional liability disputes

Overview:
Jeff Neer is a seasoned litigator with almost 30 years of experience representing clients in all phases of litigation—from pre-filing strategy through trial, appeal, and enforcement. A founding partner at Forum Law Partners LLP, Jeff has successfully represented individuals, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and municipalities in high-stakes commercial matters throughout California and beyond.

Jeff has tried numerous cases to verdict, including jury trials, court trials, and binding arbitrations, and has argued before both the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His courtroom skill is matched by a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes in alignment with client goals.

Jeff was named a California Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011.

Career Background:
After earning his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Jeff began his legal career at Baker, Keener & Nahra LLP in Los Angeles, where he became a partner in 2002. He later joined Coleman Frost LLP in El Segundo before co-founding Forum Law Partners in 2017.

Jeff served on the Board of Directors for Hermosa Beach Little League and is a long-time season ticket holder for UCLA athletics.