Mr. Habel is an associate at Hennigan, Bennett & Dorman LLP. Mr. Habel specializes in complex business, securities and intellectual property litigation. Prior to joining HBD, Mr. Habel was an associate at Kelegian & Thomas and in-house with The Travelers.

Mr. Habel has represented investment funds and institutional investors in pursuing securities fraud claims. Mr. Habel has represented the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in civil matters pertaining to clergy misconduct since 2003.

Mr. Habel has extensive experience in all facets of civil litigation, from inception through discovery and trial, and has first chair jury trial experience, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, in the Los Angeles Superior Courts. Mr. Habel has also argued successfully before the California Court of Appeals.

Education
Boston College School of Law. J.D., 1988
Springfield College, B.S., Business Management and Political Science, magna cum laude, 1984

Professional Activities
Admitted: California, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association
Judge pro tem: Los Angeles Superior Courts