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Sean M. Lahey

he/him/his

Associate

Los Angeles
slahey@f3law.com
D 323.330.6832
Sean Lahey

What can I solve for you?

I help clients manage high-exposure claims by narrowing key issues and addressing them through targeted discovery and motion practice. My experience includes employment and personal injury matters, and I focus on achieving practical, cost-efficient outcomes that reduce client exposure.

What's it like to work with me?

When you work with me, you get a responsive and well-prepared professional who takes the time to understand your case thoroughly, both factually and legally. I communicate clearly about risk and exposure and work collaboratively to reach favorable resolutions.

Overview

Sean Lahey is an attorney committed to serving public entities with a thoughtful, practical approach to complex litigation. His practice focuses on defending employment and personal injury claims, as well as representing clients in construction-related disputes, where he works to navigate complex and fact-intensive matters. 

Before he began representing public entities, Sean developed a broad foundation in general civil litigation, handling matters involving employment disputes, business litigation, and personal injury claims. Sean also represented a veteran in a successful appeal before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, handling the matter from inception through argument. This experience provides him with a well-rounded perspective to help him assess risk, manage exposure, and develop effective litigation strategies for his clients. 

Sean has experience in all phases of litigation, including drafting and arguing law and motion, managing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for resolution or trial. He approaches each matter with enthusiasm and attention to detail, and values being accessible, responsive, and easy to work with.

Experience Highlights

  • Drafted key pre-trial motions, including motions in limine and motion to bifurcate, which were integral to obtaining a favorable settlement in a 9 Plaintiff Sexual-Assault-Molestation suit that settled for $10 million less than Plaintiffs' last demand. 
  • Obtained dismissal for civil suit against school district by filing a successful motion to enforce the settlement. 
  • Successfully appealed a veteran's injury claim before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. 

Involvement

  • Teaching Assistant, Loyola Law School's Legal Writing Assistants Program, 2020-2021. 
  • Mentor, Loyola Law School's Young Lawyers Program, 2021-2022. 

Recognition

  • Best Brief, 2nd place overall, and Top 8 oral argument, Traynor Scott Moot Court Competition, 2021. 
  • First Honors Award in Legal Research and Writing, Loyola Law School, 2020. 

After School

Outside the office, I like to surf, normally in California, but I have surfed in Hawaii, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Fiji. I also play guitar and sing. I love staying active, mostly by going to the gym, but I am also learning how to dance. For now, I know a few hip-hop moves but would like to learn partner dance, like salsa and bachata.  

Education

  • Loyola Law School (J.D.)
  • University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A.)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • California
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, Central District, California

Related Services

  • Employment Law
  • Facilities & Construction
  • Litigation

Related Clients

  • Public Agencies
  • Public Education K-12
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