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  • Who We Are
    • Renée Welze Livingston
    • Craig A. Livingston
    • John C. Hentschel
    • Amy E. Blair
    • Paralegals
  • What we do
    • Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
    • Product Liability
    • Trucking & Transportation
    • General & Premises Liability
    • Prop 65
    • Appellate
    • Construction
    • Real Estate & Disability Access Litigation
    • Business & Commercial
  • What's New
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Amy E. Blair
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Associate

“I find great meaning in something Michelle Obama once said: 'You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming
adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.'  I believe that the adversity I have faced as a person, as a mother, and as an attorney make me a strong advocate and continue to drive my tenacious
spirit.”
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Biography

Amy began her career as a trial attorney in the York County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney’s Office where she honed her trial skills and learned to identify and present evidence that resonates with jurors. Following her move to California in 2012, Amy used her courtroom skills as trial counsel for a national insurance company. Over the course of her career, Amy has tried numerous criminal and civil cases to verdict before judges and juries. She has successfully defended hundreds of civil matters involving general negligence claims, automobile accidents, premises liability claims, and landlord/tenant matters involving habitability and wrongful eviction. Amy has developed a particular expertise in defending matters involving serious personal injuries, and she enjoys working closely with liability and damages experts to formulate and implement a comprehensive defense strategy. With her experience in criminal matters and large exposure personal injury cases, Amy has developed the ability to sift through a complex factual record to unearth those key facts upon which important liability or damages issues may hinge. She also brings a certain tenacity to her cases, whether during the discovery phase, in arbitration, mediation, or presenting her case to a jury.​

Experience

Haapala, Thompson & Aber, LLP
Associate

2018 - 2023
Oakland, CA


Insurance defense counsel for multiple national insurance carriers and government entities with emphasis on personal injury, wrongful death, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, and landlord/tenant disputes. Prepared dispositive motions, discovery motions, motions in limine and protective orders. ​
Hartsuyker, Stratman & Williams-Abrego
Trial Attorney

2014 - 2018
Oakland, CA


Insurance defense counsel for large insurance carrier litigating automobile accidents, premises liability, landlord/tenant, dog bite, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
York County District Attorney
Assistant District Attorney

2010 - 2012
York, PA


Conducted several jury and bench trials including second chair trial counsel in two homicide trials. Presented evidence and argument at multiple preliminary hearings. Prosecuted and managed hundreds of cases as a selected member of the county’s first ever vehicular crimes unit. Represented the Commonwealth in collaborative court programs for juvenile justice and repeat offenders. Wrote and argued evidentiary motions including suppression motions and motions in limine. Conducted juvenile special unit investigations. Drafted and filed appellate briefs in the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Sussex County Family Court
Law Clerk

2009 - 2010
Georgetown, DE


Conducted legal research and drafted judicial opinions pertaining to divorce, custody, alimony, juvenile adjudications, child support, and termination of parental rights.
Governor's Office of General Counsel
Legal Intern

2008
Norristown, PA


Researched legal issues and drafted memoranda pertaining to agency law and environmental regulations.
Penn State's Dickinson Family Law Clinic
Certified Legal Intern

2007 - 2008
Carlisle, PA


Represented clients in divorce, custody, and contempt proceedings including trial.
Sullivan Yost P.C.
Legal Intern

2007 
York, PA

Prepared criminal defense briefs to the PA Superior Court on 4th Amendment issues and the Post-Conviction Relief Act.

Professional Associations

  • ​Alameda County Bar Association
  • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada 
  • Contra Costa County Bar Association
  • Women Lawyers of Alameda County (Board member from 2020-2023).

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California – 2013
  • State Bar of Pennsylvania - 2009 (inactive)

Education

Penn State's Dickinson School of Law
Juris Doctor, Honors
2009
Carlisle, PA


Member of Woolsack Honor Society for Academic Achievement; Miller Public Interest Award Recipient; Order of Barristers; Regional Finalist in the National Moot Court Competition; CALI Award Recipient in Advanced Torts, Juvenile Law, and Leadership.​
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Cum Laude
2002
Athens, GA


National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Golden Key Honor Society​

Personal

Passionate about art and loves museums. Enjoys running, especially participating in 5Ks.  Also loves reading, baking, and spending time with family.​
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Alameda County Bar Association
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Education
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Penn State Dickinson ​​School of Law
Juris Doctor, 
Honors  •  2009
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University of Gorgia​​
Bachelor of Arts
Art History
Cum Laude •  2002
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