MILTON V. FAJARDO, PARTNER
Milton V. Fajardo knew he wanted to become an attorney when he participated in a mock trial at the age of ten. Milton, who played the part of defense counsel during the mock trial, received a special award at the conclusion of the trial. He was instantly fascinated with both the law and with the idea of becoming an attorney. He realized his life-long dream in 2001, when he became a member of the State Bar of California.
Milton Fajardo joined Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP in December, 2005. He practices in the firm’s insurance and litigation department, which is headed by senior partner James M. Baratta. During his extensive tenure with the firm, Mr. Fajardo has been involved in numerous complex matters involving catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death and defamation. Mr. Fajardo has second-chaired or personally tried numerous cases to verdict.
Since being admitted to the State Bar of California, Milton has developed a reputation as an aggressive, but fair-minded litigator. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients obtain the best possible results. As a result of Milton’s efforts and dedication, he has developed a knack for producing client-centered results. A demonstrative sample of recent cases, which Mr. Fajardo has personally litigated, can be found below in the Representative Matters section
MILTON V. FAJARDO, PARTNER
Milton V. Fajardo knew he wanted to become an attorney when he participated in a mock trial at the age of ten. Milton, who played the part of defense counsel during the mock trial, received a special award at the conclusion of the trial. He was instantly fascinated with both the law and with the idea of becoming an attorney. He realized his life-long dream in 2001, when he became a member of the State Bar of California.
Milton Fajardo joined Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP in December, 2005. He practices in the firm’s insurance and litigation department, which is headed by senior partner James M. Baratta. During his extensive tenure with the firm, Mr. Fajardo has been involved in numerous complex matters involving catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death and defamation. Mr. Fajardo has second-chaired or personally tried numerous cases to verdict.
Since being admitted to the State Bar of California, Milton has developed a reputation as an aggressive, but fair-minded litigator. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients obtain the best possible results. As a result of Milton’s efforts and dedication, he has developed a knack for producing client-centered results. A demonstrative sample of recent cases, which Mr. Fajardo has personally litigated, can be found below in the Representative Matters section
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
J.D., 2000, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
B.A., cum laude and honors, 1997, California State University Northridge
State Bar of California
United States District Court, Central District
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Orange County Bar Association
Phyllis Paxton v. Sterling Motors et al., (2019) OCSC Case No. 30-2017-00919944-CU-NP-CJC
Mr. Fajardo represented a tile installation subcontractor in a personal injury lawsuit, arising out of a
trip and fall accident at the Sterling BMW automobile dealership in Newport Beach, California. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client negligently installed tile, which caused her to fall and sustain serious injuries, including a lumbar vertebral traumatic wedge compression fracture. Plaintiff, who was 72 at the time of her accident, claimed that she would be in severe pain for the remainder of her natural life. Following a three week trial before the Honorable Judge, John C. Gastelum, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Mr. Fajardo’s client.
Seany Renfrow v. Galaxy Homeowners Association et al., (2019) LASC Case No. NC061227
Mr. Fajardo represented the Galaxy Homeowner’s Association in a case filed on behalf of homeowner,
Seany Renfrow, who claimed the HOA breached the written CC&R’s, fiduciary duties and duties of care it owed the plaintiff in connection with the operation, management and maintenance of the common areas at the Galaxy Condominium Towers, located in Long Beach, California. Plaintiff sought economic damages and attorney’s fees in excess of $300,000 against the HOA. The matter was tried over the course of three weeks before the Honorable Judge, Mark C. Kim, of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Following approximately two hours of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Fajardo’s client.
Shapiro vs. Shapiro (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00648845) Elder abuse, fraud (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client on cross-complaint, which alleged causes of action for elder abuse and fraud in connection with the signing of a power of attorney. Following several months of contentious litigation, cross-complainant agreed to abandon her cross-complaint in exchange for a waiver of costs.
Chamberlain vs. First Team Real Estate of Orange County (Orange County Superior Court Case 30-2013-00673595) defamation (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented defendants, a real estate agent and a corporation, in a defamation case. Plaintiff alleged that he and his company had been severely and irreparably harmed as a result of defendants’ conduct. Plaintiff initially claimed more than one-hundred thousand dollars in damages. After Mr. Fajardo conducted several depositions, plaintiff agreed to settle the matter for Five-Thousand ($5,000) dollars.
Crawford vs. Om (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013 00632416) Assault and Battery (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client, who was being sued as a result of an altercation during a basketball game at a gymnasium. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client assaulted him during the game. Plaintiff also claimed severe, debilitating injuries as a result of the alleged assault. Plaintiff initially demanded $250,000 to settle the case. Plaintiff agreed to accept the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($17,500) during mediation.
State Bar of California
United States District Court, Central District
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Orange County Bar Association
Shapiro vs. Shapiro (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00648845) Elder abuse, fraud (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client on cross-complaint, which alleged causes of action for elder abuse and fraud in connection with the signing of a power of attorney. Following several months of contentious litigation, cross-complainant agreed to abandon her cross-complaint in exchange for a waiver of costs.
Chamberlain vs. First Team Real Estate of Orange County (Orange County Superior Court Case 30-2013-00673595) defamation (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented defendants, a real estate agent and a corporation, in a defamation case. Plaintiff alleged that he and his company had been severely and irreparably harmed as a result of defendants’ conduct. Plaintiff initially claimed more than one-hundred thousand dollars in damages. After Mr. Fajardo conducted several depositions, plaintiff agreed to settle the matter for Five-Thousand ($5,000) dollars.
Crawford vs. Om (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013 00632416) Assault and Battery (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client, who was being sued as a result of an altercation during a basketball game at a gymnasium. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client assaulted him during the game. Plaintiff also claimed severe, debilitating injuries as a result of the alleged assault. Plaintiff initially demanded $250,000 to settle the case. Plaintiff agreed to accept the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($17,500) during mediation.