John H. Toohey

Based in Newport Beach, California, John H. Toohey, a partner at Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP, navigates the intricate realms of contract negotiation, litigation, complex product liability, construction and wrongful death or catastrophic injury cases. With a track record of guiding numerous clients through alternative dispute resolutions and trials, including several jury verdicts, he stands out as a formidable advocate.

Mr. Toohey embarked on his academic journey with a B.A. from Long Beach State University, followed by a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He holds the privilege of practicing law in California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. A respected figure in the legal world, he is a valued member of the Orange County Bar Association, known for his unwavering commitment to a client-first approach characterized by personalized attention, meticulous diligence and a spirited determination to resolve legal challenges. His peers have recognized him with the AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Recently, Los Angeles Magazine honored Mr. Toohey as one of the “Top Attorneys in Southern California.” He has been distinguished as part of the 2017 “Lawyers of Distinction,” a group limited to the top 10% of U.S. lawyers based on qualifications, licensing, reputation, experience and disciplinary history. In 2019, The American Institute of Trial Lawyers named him California Litigator of the Year, a prestigious accolade from an invitation-only organization of leading trial attorneys nationwide. Additionally, he was nominated as a 2019 Top 100 member of the American Academy of Attorneys, a national group of distinguished practitioners devoted to excellence in their field.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.