Jerry Clausen

Jerry Clausen is a plaintiff-side appellate lawyer specializing in tort, insurance, and employment law. He is an author of California Government Tort Liability Practice (CEB).

Articles written by this author:

The devolution of the Natural Condition Immunity

This defense is common in cases of injury at parks and campgrounds; case law on this immunity is confused at best

Jerry Clausen
Tim Tietjen
Daniel B. Pleasant

2018 March

The statement of decision in a bench trial

In a bench trial, the statement of decision may be crucial to preserving issues for appeal

Jerry Clausen

2018 December

Arguing “abuse of discretion”

Trial courts rarely make rulings that are truly “irrational,” so when is an “abuse of discretion” actually an error of law or a lack of substantial evidence?

Jerry Clausen

2022 December