Jeffrey M. Singletary

Partner

Orange County, San Diego

Services

Biography

Jeff Singletary concentrates his practice on business litigation in state and federal courts. He represents clients in matters involving corporate governance, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, business competition torts, real estate, public and private construction projects, and various intellectual property litigation matters, including trademark, trade dress, trade secret and patent claims.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of California
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States District Court, All Districts of California

Education

University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
- Order of the Coif
- Executive Editor, San Diego Law Review
University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., Political Science)
- Dean’s List

Experience

Awards & Recognition

Southern California Super Lawyers (2025)
Snell & Wilmer COACH Award (2023)
The Best Lawyers in America^®, Commercial Litigation (2023-2025)
Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation (2008, 2010-2011, 2015-2019, 2023-2024)

Previous Professional Experience

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Judicial Extern to Hon. James F. Stiven
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Denver, Colorado, Intern

Professional Memberships and Activities

American Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
Association of Business Trial Lawyers – Orange County, Board of Governors

Community Involvement

Mariposa Women & Family Center
- Board Member (2011-2019)
- Chair of Board (2013-2019)

Representative Presentations and Publications

“Trying to Avoid a Jury Trial and Arbitration? There’s a Third Option!,” Episode Host, CalCurrent Podcast (November 12, 2020)
“California Anti-SLAPP Motions: Potential Pitfalls for Plaintiffs,” Co-Author (June 28, 2017)
“Caution: Pay-When-Paid Clauses Are a Danger Zone in California,” Co-Author, Under Construction (December 2015)
“Disgorgement Penalty for Unlicensed Contractors in California,” Author, JD Supra Business Advisor (June 22, 2015)
“Delay and Disruption Claims: Big Impacts on Your Bottom Line,” Co-Author, Under Construction (March 2015)
“Recent Developments in California Construction Law,” Co-Author, Under Construction (December 2014)
“Ethics and In-House Counsel: Wearing Two Hats as Attorney and Officer,” Co-Presenter, Snell & Wilmer and Thomson Reuters Harbor Cruise, Newport Beach, CA (October 9, 2014)
“Summary of California’s Prompt Payment Laws,” Co-Author, Under Construction (September 2014)
“Section 337: Whether to Respond or Default,” Co-Author, Intellectual Property Today (June 9, 2014)
“Ethics and In-House Counsel: Wearing Two Hats as Attorney and Officer,” Co-Presenter, Thomson Reuters A Day at the Races, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA (May 15, 2014)
“New California Law Permits Expanded Use of Construction Managers At-Risk in Public Contracts,” Co-Author, Under Construction (December 2013)
“California’s Anti-Demnification Statute and Additional Insured Provisions,” Co-Author, Under Construction (June 2013)