Elizabeth Chiba Rein

Partner

Overview

Elizabeth Chiba Rein is a member of the firm’s Product Liability and Warranty groups.  Elizabeth concentrates her practice on vigorously defending automotive manufacturers in a host of breach of warranty claims brought under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and various consumer fraud statutes.  She also represents companies in product liability, premises liability, and consumer lending matters in state and federal court.  

Elizabeth prides herself on obtaining favorable settlements for her clients by thoroughly analyzing the merits of cases at the early stages of litigation, effectively managing her time, and aggressively advocating in informal settlement negotiations, mediations, and court.  In her time at the firm, Elizabeth has obtained quick and cost-efficient results for her clients in hundreds of matters.  

 

Memberships

  • NAMWOLF Product Liability Practice Area Committee, Co-Chair
  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Member
  • Lawyer’s Club, Member
  • The Honorable Fiorenzo V. Lopardo American Inn of Court (2014-2017)

Honors and Recognition

  • Named to the San Diego Super Lawyers – Rising Stars List (2024)
  • Included in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021 – 2024)
  • Finalist, 2022 San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Next Top Business Leaders
  • Winner, 2021 San Diego Business Journal’s Leaders in Law Award

Speeches & Publications