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
April 4, 2026
**Defense Verdict Alert**
Gallardo v. Ponce Ground Services, LLC, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2306815 Date of Verdict: April 2, 2026 Demand: $ 2,700,000Result: Complete Defense Verdict Wrongful death motorcycle versus tractor-trailer collision. Facts and Background: The accident occurred on April 25, 2021, at the intersection of E. Orange Show Road and N … Continue reading **Defense Verdict Alert**
February 5, 2026
Eight Demler Armstrong Attorneys Recognized by California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named eight attorneys at Demler Armstrong to its 2026 lists of top practitioners in California. The Demler Armstrong attorneys who have been recognized as Super Lawyers include Robert Armstrong, John Brydon, Bjorn Green, James Lemieux, Eric Brenneman, Brian Buddell, Paul Peters, and Edward Tugade. Super Lawyers represent the top five percent of … Continue reading Eight Demler Armstrong Attorneys Recognized by California Super Lawyers
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
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 …