Stuart Zanville

Stuart Zanville

Stuart Zanville is the Executive Director of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). Contact him at (213) 487-1212 or by e-mail: stuart@caala.org.

Articles written by this author:

Damage caps in the headlines

Amtrak crash damages capped – We’ve heard this one before

Stuart Zanville

2015 July


CAALA VEGAS - A definition right out of Webster’s

If you haven’t yet registered, here’s what you will be missing. Online registration is open through September 5

Stuart Zanville

2015 August


Forced arbitration

Losing your constitutional rights, “One Piece at a Time”

Stuart Zanville

2015 September


Abraham Lincoln

A review of Lincoln’s trial work offers lessons to be learned on being a trial lawyer

Stuart Zanville

2015 October


Secrets and Lists

Facts and benefits for CAALA members

Stuart Zanville

2015 November


CAALA’s Gala: A tradition that’s not a contradiction

Celebrating the Trial Lawyer of the Year and other annual award recipients

Stuart Zanville

2015 December



The 2016 Presidential Election

Ten months away but already the most important election of our lifetime

Stuart Zanville

2016 February


Emojis: 21st century hieroglyphics

The way we will soon be communicating?

Stuart Zanville

2016 March


CAALA: It’s really a community

A trial lawyer’s typical day doesn’t include a lot of communal activity, but they are far from alone when they have CAALA

Stuart Zanville

2016 April


Changes on the horizon in consumers’ attitudes

Consumers’ perception of forced arbitration is finally changing – will the perception of trial lawyers be next?

Stuart Zanville

2016 May


The California Primary – is the Democrat really a “Democrat”?

In this pivitol year for statewide office, voting for a candidate with “Democrat” after their name might not be enough to ensure a pro-consumer vote

Stuart Zanville

2016 June


The 2016 presidential election campaign

An observation and a lesson to be learned

Stuart Zanville

2016 July



CAALA Vegas and civility

Even a Presidential candidate could learn some lessons

Stuart Zanville

2016 September



2016: The beginning of the end for forced arbitration?

Medicare bans arbitration in nursing homes it funds, while Wells Fargo scandal promises to focus light on ills of consumer arbitration clauses

Stuart Zanville

2016 November



CAALA’s Gala

Recognizing the past, looking to the future and learning to rely on one another

Stuart Zanville

2017 January


Cybersecurity hacks and attacks

Protect yourself with these seven simple tips

Stuart Zanville

2017 February


Trial lawyers

Changing public perception, one anecdote at a time

Stuart Zanville

2017 March


The President’s administration

Shiny objects, distractions and dangers

Stuart Zanville

2017 April


Happy Law Day

Facts, factoids and a serious message

Stuart Zanville

2017 May


Networking

Why it’s the No. 1 benefit of membership in CAALA

Stuart Zanville

2017 June


War on journalists

Body-slamming the First Amendment

Stuart Zanville

2017 July


CAALA VEGAS

Bigger and Better, since 1983

Stuart Zanville

2017 August


CAALA VEGAS

The embodiment of civility

Stuart Zanville

2017 September


Trial lawyers and the President

Dramatically different approaches to justice and the rule of law

Stuart Zanville

2017 October


Are you a trial lawyer?

Then you’re probably stressed

Stuart Zanville

2017 November



Lightening the overload

Tips to manage your email inbox

Stuart Zanville

2018 January


Play ball!

Baseball and trial lawyers have a lot in common, and some people you know played serious ball

Stuart Zanville

2018 February



A good list of bad corporate conduct

Everybody loves lists. Here’s one that’s anything but funny

Stuart Zanville

2018 April



“A sick, sad joke”

Mick Mulvaney, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and trial lawyers

Stuart Zanville

2018 June


Paying attention?

The Administration and the Supreme Court’s latest attacks on consumers

Stuart Zanville

2018 July


The Art of Storytelling

Movies, mutinies, trial lawyers and CAALA Vegas

Stuart Zanville

2018 August


Civility

From a bar-leader lunch to CAALA Vegas, it’s about the need to get along in the name of civil justice

Stuart Zanville

2018 September


A post-truth world

Attacks on freedom of the press and the rule of law

Stuart Zanville

2018 October


In defense of trial lawyers

Gymnast Sterling Riethman’s heartfelt words at the AAJ convention should inspire all CAALA members

Stuart Zanville

2018 November


CAALA’s 70th Gala

CAALA’s 70th Gala

A remarkable event celebrating remarkable people

Stuart Zanville

2018 December




Too much clutter?

Skip “Spring Cleaning” and try Marie Kondo’s tips

Stuart Zanville

2019 March


Protecting people

A glimmer of hope for trial lawyers from three major corporations

Stuart Zanville

2019 April


CAALA programs

Not possible without support from sponsors and advertisers

Stuart Zanville

2019 July


Sports and CAALA have a strong connection

CAALA is going for its 37th consecutive Convention championship in Las Vegas. The number and diversity of attendees gets greater each year

Stuart Zanville

2019 August


Civility

Lost nationally but found at the CAALA Convention

Stuart Zanville

2019 September


AEB - Automatic Emergency Braking

It could change your auto-accident practice dramatically within three years

Stuart Zanville

2019 October


Visual communication in the courtroom

When it comes to presentations such as Powerpoint, less is more says Brian Panish

Stuart Zanville

2019 November


2020: New Year’s resolutions

Some inspiration from CAALA members, especially our marathoners

Stuart Zanville

2020 January


Radical advice

Reduce your email inbox by writing shorter emails

Stuart Zanville

2020 February


Impeachment trial

Ominous results for believers in the importance of trial by jury

Stuart Zanville

2020 March


CAALA and judges

Members and the President have different opinions about Judges

Stuart Zanville

2020 April


Connection

While COVID-19 has caused CAALA to change, one thing will not change

Stuart Zanville

2020 May


CAALA Education: From in-person to online overnight

CAALA is one of a select few organizations certified to offer online MCLE programs

Stuart Zanville

2020 June


The state organization: CAOC

Working behind-the-scenes to protect your practice and your livelihood

Stuart Zanville

2020 July


Video conferencing is here to stay

“You can’t work at home without it.” Tips to use Zoom more effectively

Stuart Zanville

2020 August



The Election of 2020

Will He Go? Truth is stranger than fiction

Stuart Zanville

2020 October



UNMUTE YOURSELF! - VIRTUAL CAALA GALA — JAN. 23

A special look at the words and phrases that defined a year like no other

Stuart Zanville

2020 December


Kamala and CAALA

Kamala and CAALA

The connection between the VP and the Association

Stuart Zanville

2021 January


Looking to 2021

Positive changes to CAALA are overdue and necessary

Stuart Zanville

2021 February


CAALA sails forward with a realistic approach to the pandemic storm

CAALA Vegas will take place over Labor Day at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino

Stuart Zanville

2021 March


January 6 U.S. Capitol riots

The facts reveal an unexpected truth

Stuart Zanville

2021 April


Teiwaz Lawyer

Teiwaz Lawyer

Book Review: The Way of the Trial Lawyer – Beyond Technique

Stuart Zanville

2021 May


Welcome back!

The 2021 CAALA Convention will be September 2-5 at the Bellagio Resort

Stuart Zanville

2021 June


L.A. Trial Lawyers’ Charities is CAALA’s endorsed charity

Implementing David Ball’s advice on how to change the image of trial attorneys

Stuart Zanville

2021 July


CAALA Vegas returns with renewed spirit and energy

Speakers and topics reflect social justice issues facing members

Stuart Zanville

2021 August


Reaching for common ground

Use the CAALA Convention for practical lessons on how to practice civility with the defense bar

Stuart Zanville

2021 September


Tough decision

Work remotely or return to the office?

Stuart Zanville

2021 October


Recollection

Looking back 17 years and seeing CAALA’s future

Stuart Zanville

2021 November


My last column

Farewell, thank you and words from some unexpected people

Stuart Zanville

2021 December