Tyler Harris

Tyler’s practice focuses on business litigation involving significant financial and operational exposure, including commercial litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes, contract and intellectual property disputes, and employment matters. He regularly represents clients in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations, from pre-dispute analysis through trial, verdict, and resolution.

Tyler is known for his ability to synthesize nuanced facts with sophisticated litigation strategies to accomplish client success. Tyler has repeatedly distinguished himself with targeted depositions, securing tens of millions of dollars on behalf of clients. Tyler has also been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Southern California Rising Star for the past two consecutive years.

Clients value his responsiveness and compassion, as well as his confident approach to time-pressured, high-intensity situations. Tyler’s experience encompasses a broad range of practice areas, including criminal law, administrative discipline, workers’ compensation, and employment litigation, giving him substantial insight into resolving the challenges brought against his clients.

Tyler spent considerable time with large public safety unions, collaborating with both government and private organizations. He has also worked with a Federal District Court, a medical malpractice law firm in Honolulu, a business law firm in London, and a District Attorney’s Office, winning his first jury trial while still in law school.

Tyler attended Pepperdine University School of Law, graduating with distinction as an Honors Trial Advocate and Member of The Order of Barristers. While at Pepperdine, Tyler studied Alternative Dispute Resolution extensively through the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, and earned a Certificate in Criminal Law. Tyler further distinguished himself in appellate advocacy, winning numerous awards in trial and appellate advocacy competitions including an International Moot against law students from The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple in London. He held leadership roles with Pepperdine’s award-winning interschool trial advocacy program, sitting on the executive board and leading successful competition teams in both San Francisco and San Diego.

Tyler also volunteers with multiple non-profit organizations dedicated to improving Jewish community safety, and enjoys rugby and culinary tourism while away from the office.