Demler Armstrong & Rowland was established in 1979 in Long Beach, California. For more than 40 years, our primary focus has been the defense of general liability and catastrophic injury lawsuits, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and insurance bad faith claims. We are a litigation and trial firm with offices in both Northern and Southern California, and our lawyers are routinely called upon to try high-stakes cases in courtrooms throughout the state. With a core group of partners who have been together for more than 30 years, we have the size and experience to take on the largest cases, but are still small enough to be able to provide the level of personal service that our clients expect.
Recent News
December 21, 2025
Partner George Otstott Appointed to ADC’s Board of Directors
We are thrilled to share that the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (ADC) voted and unanimously selected Demler Armstrong Partner George Otstott to join its Board of Directors. His leadership transition was confirmed during the 2025 ADC Annual Meeting held in San Francisco on December 11, 2025. The ADC consists of … Continue reading Partner George Otstott Appointed to ADC’s Board of Directors
November 21, 2025
Partner Edward Tugade Appointed as DRI’s California State Representative
Congratulations to Demler Armstrong Partner Ed Tugade on his appointment as DRI | Association of Lawyers Defending Business’s California State Representative. In this role, he will help advance DRI’s mission by developing short- and long-term goals aimed at strengthening the skills, professionalism, and leadership of its members and defense lawyers across the industry. DRI | … Continue reading Partner Edward Tugade Appointed as DRI’s California State Representative
October 27, 2025
Demler Armstrong Proudly Sponsors the 2025 ADC Toxic Torts Seminar
We are proud sponsors of the 2025 ADC Toxic Torts Seminar, chaired by our Partner Edward Tugade. This premier event brings together top defense trial attorneys and industry experts to share insights on the most effective strategies and approaches to advance our clients’ needs.
May 2, 2025
Mom found Not Liable for Negligent Entrustment of Vehicle to Ex-Con Son
In the matter of Guevara v. Sarem, a mother purchased a car for her adult son after he was released from prison serving time for a felony attempted-murder conviction. She kept title to the vehicle in her own name but it was, for all intents and purposes, her son’s car, which was garaged at his … Continue reading Mom found Not Liable for Negligent Entrustment of Vehicle to Ex-Con Son
April 18, 2018
In Memoriam for Partner Bruce E. Sample (1966-2018)
It is with great sadness that we announce that our partner and dear friend, Bruce Sample, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. Bruce joined the DAR family shortly after graduating from Southwestern University School of Law, where he attended …