angston M. Edwards is a litigation associate in Paul & Hanley’s Los Angeles office. His practice emphasizes torts ranging from negligence to products liability. Mr. Edwards has experience working in all aspects of litigation. His litigation work includes handling cases from inception through settlement, including planning case management and strategy, propounding and responding to discovery, taking depositions, and preparing and opposing various law and motions matters. Langston earned a B.A. in Economics and a minor in International Relations from San Francisco State University where he served on the Board of Associated Students as representative to the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
After graduation, Langston committed years serving various San Francisco high schools, middle schools and community based organizations as a member of AmeriCorps.
Shortly thereafter, Langston earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. While in law school, Langston participated in the university’s Brazilian exchange program where he worked as a consultant on U.S. law for the Office of the State Attorney General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Langston also served as co-chair of the Black Law Students Association and member of the International Law Society.
Langston became a lawyer because of the ability it provides him to make a serious difference in his clients' lives. As an attorney with Paul & Hanley, he lives his mission every day.
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D. 2003)
San Francisco State University (B.A. Economics 1997)
Professional Associations
State Bar of California
Consumer Attorneys of California
John M. Langston Bar Association
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Bar Association