Eugene L. Trope
Eugene L. Trope possesses more than 60 years of legal experience and joined his brother, Sorrell Trope, in 1949 in the establishment of Trope and Trope. Before attending law school, Mr. Trope was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Infantry during World War II. Mr. Trope has been involved in matters in both state and federal courts. His reputation in the legal community has earned him Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" rating, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.
Mr. Trope also has extensive experience in the health care industry, having served as chairman of the board of several acute hospitals in Southern California. In this area, he has negotiated the acquisitions of acute hospitals, convalescent hospitals and other forms of health care facilities. In this connection, he has represented numerous health care facilities representing such facilities in negotiating and resolving disputes not only with the State of California, but also representing said facilities in their disputes with federal agencies.
In addition to his experience as an attorney, Mr. Trope has worked extensively with the nationally known foundation "Habitat for Humanity," the organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter. These services were rendered pro bono and resulted in a new home for a needy family of five. Mr. Trope also served as Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal and Superior Courts from 1993 to 2001, and was involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution with the American Bar Association and Beverly Hills Bar Associations from 1994 to 2001.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Education
Memberships
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Masons, Shriners, Town Hall of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles World Affairs Council, Learning Annex (Speaker)
Publications
- "Recent Developments in California Adoption Law", Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 14, 2001
- "Move Away Law Untangled", Los Angeles Daily Journal, June 10, 2001
- "The Legality of Taking Pictures In Public Places", Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 30, 1997
- "Pay Checks - The Heady Days of Sky High Executive Salaries May Soon Come to An End", Los Angeles Daily Journal, June 15, 1998
Reported Cases
- Sokolow v. City of Hope, 41 Cal.2d 556 (1953)
- Arsenian v. Meketarian, 138 Cal.App.2d 627 (1956)
- Care Construction v. Century Convalescent Centers, 54 Cal.App.3d 701 (1976)
