Mr. Verdegem's practice centers on deep client collaboration and strategic thinking tailored to each matter's unique circumstances. He focuses on understanding the broader business context behind every legal challenge, ensuring that his advocacy serves not just immediate litigation goals but long-term corporate objectives. His clients value his ability to translate complex legal strategies into clear business decisions while maintaining aggressive representation in the courtroom.
Mr. Verdegem is a former member of the nationally ranked Byrne Trial Advocacy Team at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he honed the courtroom skills that distinguish his practice today. He remains actively involved with the program, regularly volunteering as an evaluator at Loyola's prestigious trial advocacy competitions. His commitment to legal excellence extends to his published work on construction law and AI compliance, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach to evolving legal challenges.
Notable Decisions/Results
Mr. Verdegem successfully secured summary judgments for a plastics manufacturer in separate multi-year asbestos litigation matters, each involving approximately 70 different parties. He spearheaded a successful summary judgment motion on an eight-figure corporate ownership dispute that had been ongoing for approximately six years prior to taking over the case.
Mr. Verdegem has obtained numerous successful judgments in favor of construction financing companies with total recovery in the tens of millions of dollars. He successfully formulated and executed a unique procedural strategy to remove a corporate matter from court-ordered arbitration while securing an award for all client's accrued arbitration costs.
Publications
“Court Strikes Down Federal Project Labor Agreement Mandate as Violation of Competition Requirements”, March 2025, Associated General Contractors of California, Legal Advisory Committee
“Building on Solid Ground - AI Compliance & Client Counsel in Construction Law” (Continuing Legal Education presentation), June 2025, Associated General Contractors, Legal Advisory Committee
Awards and Honors:
First Honors in Ethical Lawyering from Loyola Law School
Senior Production Editor for the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, International & Comparative Law Review