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
November 29, 2023
DAR Successfully Defends Appeal of Summary Judgment For Insurer In Bad-Faith Action
On November 27, 2023, a three-justice panel of the First Appellate District affirmed the San Francisco Superior Court’s order granting summary judgment for Fire Insurance Exchange (“FIE”) in a first-party bad-faith action. The insured had asserted claims for breach of two insurance contracts and bad-faith denial of policy benefits on a first-party water loss in … Continue reading DAR Successfully Defends Appeal of Summary Judgment For Insurer In Bad-Faith Action
November 13, 2023
Edward Tugade Named President of the Association of Defense Counsel
Demler, Armstrong & Rowland takes great pride in announcing that on December 7, 2023, Partner Ed Tugade will take office as the 65th president of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada (ADC). As the ADC’s President, Ed will work with the Officers and Directors of the ADC Board and the ADC … Continue reading Edward Tugade Named President of the Association of Defense Counsel
September 23, 2023
Los Angeles Jury Returns a Defense Verdict for Partners Brian Buddell and Jennifer Rasmussen
We are pleased to announce that after a five-week trial, a Van Nuys jury returned a complete defense verdict in favor of our client, a wholesale plumbing supplier, tried by Demler, Armstrong & Rowland (“DAR”) partners Brian H. Buddell and Jennifer C. Rasmussen. Asking the jury to award over $100 Million, Plaintiffs Kirtley Bjoin and … Continue reading Los Angeles Jury Returns a Defense Verdict for Partners Brian Buddell and Jennifer Rasmussen
June 27, 2023
Golf Event with the VFW
The firm recently supported a golf benefit for VFW Post 4647 in Antelope, California. Jim Weixel from the firm’s Sacramento office participated in the outing, which was well attended by members of the post and from the local community. Many thanks to the VFW for a great day out and for the opportunity to support … Continue reading Golf Event with the VFW
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 …