News 12.06.23

Attorney Christopher P. Norton Joins Segal McCambridge as Firm Launches 15th Office in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA - December 05, 2023, Segal McCambridge is pleased to announce its continued West Coast expansion with a new office located in Los Angeles. The new office will be overseen by Shareholder Chris Norton, who recently joined the firm. Chris has nearly 20 years of experience litigating cases in California and across the country in both state and federal courts.Shareholder John (Willy) Eberlein, who joined Segal McCambridge in September, will also be based in the Los Angeles office.

The Southern California office is located at 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California 90067.

“Opening a new office in the second-largest metropolitan area in the United States represents a significant achievement for Segal McCambridge,” said Jason P. Eckerly, Managing Shareholder of the firm. “Chris’ experience and reputation in Southern California give us a solid foundation to build upon as we continue to expand our presence in the Western United States.”

Norton, who will run the Los Angeles office, focuses his practice on litigating and defending clients in several areas, including product liability matters involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as other complex disputes such as class actions, elder abuse claims, and wrongful death actions. 

Norton earned his bachelor’s degree at Emerson College in Boston and his law degree from Southwestern University in Los Angeles. He was recognized for six consecutive years as a Rising Star on the Southern California Super Lawyers list.

“It is an honor to be entrusted with leading Segal McCambridge’s newest office here in Los Angeles,” said Norton. “My heartfelt thanks to the firm’s shareholders for this vote of confidence. I look forward to helping the firm grow and expand along the West Coast in the years to come.”