About Cahill & Associates
A group of attorneys with a relentless commitment to the success of their clients. Highly-respected in the legal community, San Diego-based Cahill & Associates offers an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the practice of law throughout California. Founded with the goal of providing superior legal services to each client, the Firm’s hands-on, personalized and creatively-strategic approach delivers unmatched results.
Our Firm
Sean Cahill
Principal Lawyer
Sean T. Cahill, the principal of the firm, is an experienced litigator and trial attorney emphasizing practice areas in commercial transportation, high risk operation claims, construction, personal injury, real estate, business, sports & entertainment and employment. The firm’s clients seek and rely on Mr. Cahill’s common sense approach to simplifying otherwise seemingly complex legal matters. Mr. Cahill is an arbitrator for the Contractors State Licensing Board and Better Business Bureau in which he presides over a variety of business and construction disputes and has been involved in numerous industry boards and organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Defense Lawyers and is a sought-after conference speaker. Mr. Cahill has received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Cahill is a hands-on attorney with a record and reputation for successful results for clients.
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 101
Direct: 619.419.0153
Email: sean.cahill@cahilllawcorp.com
Jeff Flynn
Lawyer
Jeffrey Flynn, “Jeff” is of counsel with the firm. He is an experienced litigator dedicated to the success of his clients. Mr. Flynn focuses his practice with Cahill & Associates in a broad range of areas, including commercial transportation, personal injury litigation, high risk operation claims, environmental claims, premises liability, business and real estate.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Commercial Transportation
Personal Injury Litigation
Premises Liability
Ultra-Hazardous Activity Claims
Environmental Claims
Real Estate and Construction Law
Business Litigation
EDUCATION:
California Western School of Law (J.D., 1993)
San Diego State University (B.A., 1989)
ADMISSIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
State Bar of California, 1993; U.S District Court, Southern District of California, 1993; San Diego County Bar Association
PERSONAL:
Mr. Flynn is an avid golfer and motorcycle rider.
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 102
Direct: 619.419.0154
Email: jeff.flynn@cahilllawcorp.com
Kevin Cahill
Lawyer
Kevin Cahill is of counsel with the firm. Kevin has acquired vast experience handling a wide variety of business-related matters for clients of all sizes. Mr. Cahill’s representative areas of expertise include international trade agreements, sales and distribution activities, licensing, athlete and entertainer representation, endorsement consulting, trademark, intellectual property protection, and generalized business consulting, among others. Mr. Cahill has more than 25 years of corporate legal experience, including experience as general counsel and of counsel to multiple organizations.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Sales and Distribution Activities
Distribution Agreements
International Transactions
Supply Chain Development and Management
Athlete and Entertainer Representation
Sports and Entertainment License Consulting and Negotiation
Endorsement Consulting
Contract Negotiation
EDUCATION:
Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1993)
San Diego State University (B.A., 1989)
ADMISSIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
State Bar of California, 1993.
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 103
Direct: 619-837-2593
Email: kevin.cahill@cahilllawcorp.com
Justin Kashou
Lawyer
Justin Kashou is an experienced and motivated attorney with a strong track record of success in obtaining favorable results for his clients, He is highly analytical with expertise in developing creative approaches and deep insights into critical aspects of legal questions. Mr. Kashou has a wide range of experience working with prominent defense and plaintiff’s firms before joining Cahill & Associates
PRACTICE AREAS:
Commercial Transportation
Personal Injury Litigation
Premises Liability
Ultra-Hazardous Activity Claims
Environmental Claims
Real Estate and Construction Law
EDUCATION:
California Western School of Law (J.D., 2018)
University of San Diego (B.A., 2015)
ADMISSIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
State Bar of California, 2019; U.S District Court, Southern District of California, 2019; San Diego County Bar Association.
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 104
Direct: 619.880-8331
Email: justin.kashou@cahilllawcorp.com
Ellice Bickel
Paralegal / Administrator
Ellice Bickel is a knowledgeable and dedicated law firm administrator and paralegal with vast experience in civil litigation and all facets of legal support and business administration.
EDUCATION:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1996)
California State University, San Bernardino (B.S., Political Science)
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 105
Direct: 619.419.0155
Fax: 619.234.4400
Email: ellice.bickel@cahilllawcorp.com
Jean Baber
Paralegal
Jean Baber is an experienced paralegal skilled in all aspects of litigation management and trial practice.
EDUCATION:
San Diego State University (B.A., 2007)
Gannon University (A.A. Lawyers Assistant- ABA Certified Paralegal Program)
CONTACT:
Main: 619.419.0152 ext 106
Direct: 619.923.4356
Fax: 619.234.4400
Email: jean.baber@cahilllawcorp.com
Sean Cahill
Sean T. Cahill, the principal of the firm, is an experienced litigator and trial attorney emphasizing practice areas in commercial transportation, high risk operation claims, construction, personal injury, real estate, business, sports & entertainment and employment. The firm’s clients seek and rely on Mr. Cahill’s common sense approach to simplifying otherwise seemingly complex legal matters. Mr. Cahill is an arbitrator for the Contractors State Licensing Board and Better Business Bureau in which he presides over a variety of business and construction disputes and has been involved in numerous industry boards and organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Defense Lawyers and is a sought-after conference speaker. Mr. Cahill has received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Cahill is a hands-on attorney with a record and reputation for successful results for clients.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Commercial Transportation
Explosives & Ultra-Hazardous Activity Claims
Personal Injury Litigation
Real Estate and Construction Law
Environmental Claims
Business Litigation
Sports & Entertainment Law
EDUCATION:
California Western School of Law (J.D., 1989)
San Diego State University (B.S., Finance, 1984)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member, Trucking Industry Defense Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Member, Defense Research Institute
Member, San Diego County Bar Association
Member, San Diego Defense Lawyers (Former Board Member)
Arbitrator, National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators Better Business Bureau, 1989 – Present
Arbitrator, Contractor State Licensing Board, 1996 – Present
Merit-based Legal Internship, U.S. Attorney Civil Division, 1989
Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter, 1986
ADMITTED:
Supreme Court of California, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeal,
Ninth Circuit of California, 1990
U.S. District Court,
Southern District of California, 1990
U.S. District Court,
Central District of California, 1994
U.S. Supreme Court, 1996
HONORS & AWARDS:
Super Lawyers Transportation Law 2017 – Present
Lawyers of Distinction
2017 – Present Top 10% of Civil Litigators in the United States.
American Lawyer Magazine
Southern California Top Rated Lawyers 2014 – Present
Los Angeles Times
2014 – Present Southern California Top Rated Lawyers.
The Legal Network
2017 – Present Top Lawyers in California.
San Diego Magazine
Sean Cahill has been noted as the Top Lawyer under the category of Commercial Transportation in the 2013 – Present editions of San Diego Magazine.
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
Defending a Blasting Case at Trial,
Journal of Explosives & Engineering, Sept./Oct. 2002
Elimination of Strict Liability from the Blasting Context, guest-presenter with Timothy Stark, Ph.D., International Society of Explosives & Engineering Conference, New Orleans, 2004
Martindale-Hubbell’s Highest Preeminent AV Rating
Why Choose Us
Honest, Expert Lawyers
A group of attorneys with a relentless commitment to the success of their clients. Highly-respected in the legal community, San Diego-based Cahill & Associates offers an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the practice of law throughout California. Founded with the goal of providing superior legal services to each client, the Firm’s hands-on, personalized and creatively-strategic approach delivers unmatched results.
Founding Principles
A client-centric philosophy is at the core of the Firm’s founding principles. Cahill & Associates places the utmost value on developing an attorney-client relationship rooted in collaboration, communication and partnership.
Practical Approach
Cahill & Associates prides itself on offering innovative and strategic solutions to challenging legal matters. The Firm is committed to achieving their clients’ objectives through common sense legal application and an immeasurable amount of conventional hard work.