Anthony M. Rubio
Anthony M. Rubio
Anthony M. Rubio, Esq. – Committed, Strategic, and Client-Focused Attorney
With a reputation for being an aggressive advocate and savy negotiator, Attorney Anthony M. Rubio brings a wealth of experience and a results-driven approach to the practice of law. Always thorough, insightful, and compassionate, Anthony is committed to providing clients with exceptional legal representation and personalized attention. As a skilled negotiator and persuasive litigator, Anthony consistently achieves favorable outcomes for clients, whether in the courtroom or through alternative dispute resolution. Understanding that every client’s case is unique, he prides himself on being approachable, responsive, and detail-oriented, ensuring that each client receives the focused attention they deserve. Anthony is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with clients, driven by a passion for justice and a commitment to ethical practice.
Anthony Rubio has a distinguished academic background that laid the foundation for a successful legal career. Recognized for his outstanding academic achievements, Anthony was on the Dean’s List and graduated in the top 20% of his class. He was also a Founding Board Member of the First – Generation Law Student Association.
Education:
Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- Juris Doctorate – May 2021
University Of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
- B.A. – Bachelor of Arts – August 2017
- Major: Economics
Awards:
CALI Awards of Excellence for achieving the highest grade in:
- California Civil Procedure, Spring 2021
- Tort Law, Fall 2018
Witkin Awards for achieving the highest grade in:
- Insurance Law, Spring 2021
- Corporate Taxation, Fall 2020
- Commercial Transaction, Spring 2020
- Advocacy Research & Writing, Fall 2019
- Constitutional Law, Fall 2019
Bar Admissions :
- California 2021
- U.S District Court Northern District of California 2021
- U.S District Court Southern District of California 2021
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Alameda County Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of California, Member
Professional Experience
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara – San Jose, California
- Judicial Law Clerk IV – Civil Law and Motion
As a Judicial Law Clerk in Civil Law & Motion, Anthony was responsible for drafting orders and memoranda on motions and other pre-trial matters. He carefully studied and summarized the case posture, relevant facts, and legal arguments, and conducted comprehensive research and analysis in various areas of substantive and procedural civil law. Anthony crafted precise legal opinions and recommended dispositions to support the court’s rulings. He regularly attended court sessions for oral arguments, meticulously noting details on contentions that were adverse to tentative rulings, and critically evaluated the laws, court decisions, and sources presented to ensure the accuracy of final orders. Anthony also reviewed internal research and citations, ensuring that the court remained up-to-date with any changes in the law, thereby contributing to the integrity and precision of judicial outcomes.
Norton & Melnik, APC – Danville, California
⦁ Law Clerk – Insurance Defense
As a Legal Assistant in Insurance Defense, Anthony was instrumental in creating initial evaluations and litigation plans for civil claims, which involved investigating and summarizing facts, and conducting thorough research and analysis on the basis of claims and defenses using both substantive and procedural law. He drafted various pleadings and motions for civil litigation, including complaints, answers, motions to strike, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and related opposition and reply briefs.
Anthony managed all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery requests, issuing and objecting to subpoenas for personal appearances and records, and drafting motions to compel, quash, and protective orders. He strategically prepared deposition outlines and provided analytical summaries of deposition testimony, ensuring that key details were captured accurately.
Additionally, Anthony reviewed and summarized various records, such as contracts, medical records, and business records, to support litigation efforts. He drafted demand letters, mediation briefs, Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) briefs, offers to compromise, and settlement agreements to advance case resolutions. In preparation for trial, Anthony assisted in drafting motions in limine, oppositions, and reply briefs, and prepared expert witness designations, including outlining the foundation and scope of their testimony. He meticulously drafted, assembled, and filed, in accordance with local rules, statements of the case, witness and exhibit lists, and jury instructions, playing a crucial role in ensuring thorough trial readiness.
Rubio Properties – Alameda County, California
- Property Manager – Residential and Commercial
