Paul Efstratis

Paul Efstratis represents automotive manufacturers in state and federal courts throughout California, with a practice focused on warranty, consumer protection, and complex commercial litigation. He regularly defends claims brought under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and related consumer fraud statutes. Many of these matters involve punitive damages exposure and other high-stakes claims. Paul manages cases through every stage of litigation, including pre-suit strategy, discovery and electronic discovery, expert witness development and depositions, dispositive motion practice, mediation, and trial. He has successfully tried cases to verdict and resolved numerous matters through favorable settlements.

In addition to his automotive practice, Paul represents multinational real estate investment firms, hotel operators, resorts, and commercial and residential property owners in a wide range of disputes. His experience includes wrongful eviction and unlawful detainer actions, lien-related litigation, premises and property disputes, and counseling clients on day-to-day risk management and compliance issues affecting their operations.

Over the course of his career, Paul has handled matters involving financial services, wrongful foreclosure, products liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, class actions, toxic torts, landlord-tenant disputes, and personal injury litigation. He has litigated and resolved hundreds of matters in courts across California, combining strategic advocacy with practical business judgment to help clients efficiently navigate complex legal challenges.