Bernanke to give deposition in AIG bailout lawsuit
A U.S. judge has ordered that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke can be questioned in a lawsuit against the government filed by the former head of American International Group Inc.
Education
Law School/Year: Western State Irvine, 1995
College/Year: Western State Irvine, 1993
Bar Admissions
California
Practice Areas
Family Law
Professional Background
Passionate, detail oriented, and hardworking, Erik Moore has been guiding people through the divorce process for almost two decades. Moore became a certified specialist in family law in 2003. He practices all aspects of family law in all Southern California jurisdictions, including matters of complex litigation over marital property rights, support rights, and enforcement of premarital agreements. Moore’s experience includes serving as a Family Settlement Conference judge pro tem (2001-2008). That experience gives him a unique perspective and insight for helping clients through their divorce. Moore also serves as a court appointed contempt counsel and formerly served as a court appointed counsel under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. Moore has provided service back to the California State Bar by serving as a member on its Family Law Advisory Committee. While on the committee, Moore helped draft and grade the Family Law Specialist Exam. He also reviewed policy and candidates for specialization. Moore’s experience and skill set make him a sought-after speaker with addresses to certified family law specialist seminars on the topics of family case law and discovery.
Professional Affiliations
Moore is dedicated to helping children in the courtroom as well as in his community. In 2012, Moore received the board of directors President’s Award for his time and commitment to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, freshstart.org.
Moore has served as the president for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts for the past two years and is working to take the program nationwide. In addition to helping disadvantaged children get much needed surgeries he also helps children get the basic necessities of life through the Junior Seau Foundation. He serves on the advisory board of the American Bar Association.
Moore is a member of the American Bar Association and San Diego County Bar Association.
Personal Background
Outside of the office, Moore enjoys his time with his two adult children. The homegrown San Diegan spends time surfing, snow skiing, wakeboarding, dirt bike riding, and other outdoor activities.
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