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We litigate complex, high-stakes cases in state and federal courts and arbitration forums, including business disputes, employment matters, catastrophic injury cases, and class actions. We help clients avoid litigation where possible. Where litigation is unavoidable, we guide our clients through the process with confidence and a high degree of success.

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Recent Victories

Leading the charge in tenant security-deposit class litigation, Jimmie Davis Parker settles class action for $4.75 million in total recovery. 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker represented a class of former tenants of Willmark Communities, alleging that their security deposits were improperly withheld in violation of law. After extensive litigation, the case settled for total relief to the class valued at $4.75 million.  Parker, et al. v. Willmark Communities, Inc., et al., San […]

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners reach landmark $12.5 million settlement in a security deposit class action. 

After five years of litigation and extensive negotiations, Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners Jimmie Davis Parker and Damion Robinson reached a $12.5 million settlement on behalf of more than 30,000 California tenants. The settlement resolves claims that GHP Management Corporation, one of the largest landlords in Southern California, improperly withheld tenants’ security deposits. Class members […]

Jimmie Davis Parker negotiates $9.8 million class action settlement for 80,000 California renters 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker, as counsel to a putative class of over 80,000 renters, reached a $9.8 million settlement with MG Properties, a major California landlord. The renters alleged that MG Properties improperly withheld tenant security deposits and charged unlawful late fees. The case settled after lengthy litigation for $4.8 million […]

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Full-service California litigation boutique.

Tenants' Rights Class Actions

We champion the rights of consumers and tenants in prosecution class actions. Our partners have successfully prosecuted cutting-edge class actions on behalf of tens of thousands of California tenants.

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Business Law

We represent companies, investors, and executives in “bet the company” business litigation, including contract disputes, shareholder litigation, and executive compensation cases.

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Labor and Employment

We represent employees and companies in labor and employment matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, and unpaid wages. Our attorneys are experienced and adept at navigating California’s intricate employment laws to maximize our clients’ success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

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Whistleblower and False Claims

We represent whistleblowers at all stages from reporting to litigation including working with law enforcement. Our attorneys handle sensitive and newsworthy whistleblower cases, including False Claims Act and retaliation claims.”

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Catastrophic Injury and Mass Torts

Our partners have decades of experience litigating catastrophic injury and product liability cases. Our attorneys have a demonstrated record of success in large and complex cases, including mass-torts

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Entertainment and Technology

We represent entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and artists in business and IP negotiations and disputes. We have broad range experience in entertainment and technology matters, including financing, joint ventures, and IP litigation.

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News

Robinson Markevitch & Parker files suit against major long-term hotel chain for poor conditions at Southern California property. 

Partner Damion Robinson recently filed putative class action on behalf of a group of tenants against one of the largest...

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Robinson Markevitch & Parker pursues class litigation against the country’s largest utility billing manager, Conservice. 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parter filed suit on behalf of thousands of tenants against Conservice, LLC, the...

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Robinson Markevitch & Parker brings class action suit against Essex Property Trust for landlord-tenant violations. 

Jimmie Davis Parker is actively pursuing claims against major landlord, Essex Property Trust, alleging illegal handling of tenant security deposits....

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Robinson Markevitch & Parker pursues class action against one of the nation’s largest landlords—Greystar. 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker, along with co-counsel, represents former tenants against one of the largest institutional landlords in the country,...

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Leading the charge in tenant security-deposit class litigation, Jimmie Davis Parker settles class action for $4.75 million in total recovery. 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker represented a class of former tenants of Willmark Communities, alleging that their...

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Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners reach landmark $12.5 million settlement in a security deposit class action. 

After five years of litigation and extensive negotiations, Robinson Markevitch & Parker partners Jimmie Davis Parker and Damion Robinson reached...

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Jimmie Davis Parker negotiates $9.8 million class action settlement for 80,000 California renters 

Robinson Markevitch & Parker partner Jimmie Davis Parker, as counsel to a putative class of over 80,000 renters, reached a...

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Our Team

Damion Robinson

Damion Robinson

Partner, Los Angeles

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Damion Robinson

Damion Robinson is a tenacious litigator and trial lawyer who represents individuals and businesses in high-stakes disputes around the country, including business, employment, and insurance cases, and class actions. He has represented investors, employees, and business owners in in state and federal courts, often facing off against large companies and wealthy individuals.

Damion’s cases have run the gamut from commercial real estate and insurance disputes to complex investment schemes, accounting and fiduciary fraud to cutting-edge technology.

Damion frequently steps in to turn cases around when a successful outcome seems out of reach.

Damion started his career at a preeminent international firm where he represented publicly traded companies and financial institutions at the height of the financial crisis in cases involving multiple billions of dollars in exposure.   Before entering private practice, he clerked for the Honorable David O. Carter in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Damion has devoted a significant part of his career to pro bono matters, including representing Central American refugees who fled gang violence and domestic abuse.

Education:

University of Washington, B.A., 2003

UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2007

David Markevitch

David Markevitch

Partner, Silicon Valley

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David Markevitch

David Markevitch is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney. His expertise and experience include complex business disputes, employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation matters, whistleblower cases, real estate disputes, complex injury and product liability matters, and class actions.

Whether advising on pre-empting a dispute or resolving an existing conflict, David’s knowledge of litigation procedure and dynamics in federal and state courts puts his clients ahead of their competition.

Prior to becoming an attorney, David was a research chemist in the pharmaceutical drug industry.  His work was featured in peer-reviewed articles and is protected in numerous patents where David is one of the inventors.

Education:

University of California, Berkeley, B.S., Chemistry, 2001

UCLA School of Law, J.D., 2007

Jimmie Davis Parker

Jimmie Davis Parker

Partner, San Diego

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Jimmie Davis Parker

Jimmie Davis Parker is a partner at Robinson, Markevitch & Parker, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a seasoned civil litigator. He is experienced in consumer protection, landlord-tenant law, and wage-and-hour class actions. Mr. Parker has achieved significant success in the tenant protection realm recovering over $20 million in unlawfully retained residential security deposits and illegal late fees for tenants in several class actions.

In addition to his class action work, Mr. Parker handles a wide range of litigation matters, including business and employment disputes, intentional torts, construction defect cases, breach of contract, and bad faith insurance claims. In one high-profile case, he successfully negotiated the resignation of a public official alongside a substantial cash settlement.

Before joining Robinson, Markevitch & Parker, Mr. Parker worked at a national civil litigation defense firm, representing Fortune 500 companies in toxic tort and employment law matters. He then founded and led his own plaintiff-focused practice for over a decade.

Mr. Parker is admitted to practice in all courts in California.

Education:

University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.

University of California, Davis, B.A., Political Science with a Minor in Education

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