James O. Eiler

James Eiler is a partner in Murchison & Cumming, LLP's Los Angeles office and serves as a co-chair of the Hospitality Law practice group. Through the span of nearly 30 years, James has become one of California's most recognized hospitality law attorneys. Having represented a variety of claims, including general negligence, premises liability, food-borne illness and foreign objects, Legionella and other toxic torts, civil rights, ADA, franchise litigation and many more, James understands the full spectrum of the hospitality space. His clients value his "big picture" approach and ability to zero in on the details of the case that might otherwise go unnoticed. He enjoys training his clients and their staff, adjusters and carriers on hospitality legal issues, bringing his very distinct perspective so that when an issue arises, their team can respond effectively and hopefully stay out of litigation. James also works closely with his hospitality clients in risk avoidance and management issues as part of the overall team effort to help keep his hospitality clients out of litigation but be ready if litigation arises. As an active participant in several key trade industry associations, he also helps shape regulations and legislation affecting the hospitality industries on an ongoing basis.