Professional History
Mr. Trope was admitted to the bar June 1946, California: U.S. District Court,
Southern District of California 1954, U.S. Supreme Court; 1958, U.S.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1961, U.S. District Court, District
of Hawaii; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1980 U.S., Court
of Customs and Patent Appeals; 1982, U.S. Court of International Trade;
1988 U.S. Claims Court.
Mr. Trope has had extensive trial
experience in both state and federal courts. He also holds 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.
He has also worked extensively with the nationally known foundation
"Habitat for Humanity," which organization was 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, 1993 - 2001, and
was involved in Alternative Dispute Resolution, American Bar
Association and Beverly Hills Bar Association, 1994 - 2001.
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)
Recent Authorships
"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
