George Laiolo scraps for his clients at all stages of litigation—from investigation through trial and appeal. He has represented diverse clients across multiple sectors from intellectual property and complex business litigation to personal injury, achieving successful settlements and verdicts. He has a particular interest in litigation surrounding video games.
Mr. Laiolo is currently co-lead counsel for a putative nationwide class of Black Americans who suffered racial discrimination in relation to the donor kidney transplant waiting list. The case has received coverage in the Washington Post.
Mr. Laiolo earned both his Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, from which he graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. In law school, Mr. Laiolo served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Fernando M. Olguin of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He earned the Prosser Prize in Video Game Law and was a top-ranked competitor for the Trial Team.
Notable Representations
- On behalf of video game publishers including Atari Interactive, took and defended depositions, drafted successful dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and conducted cross examination in a federal jury trial.
- On behalf of classes of American consumers, pursued false advertising, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and unfair competition claims against international corporations.
- In a personal injury action, defeated summary judgment by deposing corporate representatives of a hotel conglomerate, coordinating expert testimony, and prevailing at oral argument, leading to a favorable settlement.
Practice Areas
- Video Game Law
- Class Actions
- Intellectual Property
- Business Litigation
- Personal Injury
Professional and Community Involvement
- Avid tennis player, video gamer, and weight lifter
- In the early stages of learning Korean
- Volunteer coach and judge, undergraduate and law school mock trial
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- California
