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Curtis Holdsworth

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Los Angeles

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Curtis Holdsworth is Of Counsel at Bartko Pavia LLP and a member of the Litigation Practice group. 

Curtis began his professional career at the preeminent full service law firm of Greenberg Glusker. He later joined a boutique litigation firm formed by former Latham & Watkins and Morrison & Foerster partners, after which he founded his own business litigation and employment defense firm.

Throughout his career, Curtis has prosecuted and defended cases involving unfair business practices, fraud, breach of contract, alter-ego claims, business torts, trade secrets, partition claims, insurance coverage disputes, and bad faith claims on behalf of a variety of privately held and publicly traded companies. Curtis has first-chair trial experience in both state and federal courts involving a broad array of industries, including major banks, investment firms, retailers, medical device manufacturers, and auto auction companies.

Curtis approaches each matter with a unique level of energy and desire to win that he attributes to his experience as a world class athlete. He is also pragmatic and creative about problem solving, and does not lose sight of his client’s business goals even when engaged in contentious litigation matters.

Curtis is also the founder of Bot Mediation, Inc., the first

-of-its-kind artificial intelligence mediator, making dispute resolution more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Bot Mediation doesn't just streamline negotiations -- it provides a truly neutral, data-informed foundation for reaching settlements.

Credentials

Education

  • USC Gould School of Law Juris Doctor (1991-1994) (USC Black Law Student Association)
  • UCLA Bachelor of Arts, Economics (1985-1991)

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California

Recognitions

  • Hale Moot Court Honors Program (USC)  

Areas of Focus

Practices

  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate

Industries

  • Fashion & Luxury Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Technology

Insights & News

Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

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Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

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Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

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Press Release

17, December 2025

Bartko Pavia Elevates Four Attorneys to Partnership

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Honors and Awards

26, November 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

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Honors and Awards

23, September 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

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Media Mentions

30, May 2025

Zest Labs $222M Verdict Gains Widespread Media Coverage

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Honors and Awards

01, January 2025

Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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Press Release

31, May 2019

Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.

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Press Release

01, August 2025

Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick

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Media Mentions

05, February 2024

Bartko Pavia Obtains Defense Win in Uber Trade Secret Case

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Honors and Awards

24, January 2024

Patrick M. Ryan Named Leading Commercial Litigator

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Press Release

14, May 2025

Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart

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Honors and Awards

08, November 2023

Bartko Pavia Ranked Top Litigation Boutique

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Press Release

11, March 2022

Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action

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Press Release

07, February 2023

Bartko Pavia Clients Win $680 Million Francesca Naify Case

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Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

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Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

Learn more

Press Release

17, December 2025

Bartko Pavia Elevates Four Attorneys to Partnership

Learn more

Honors and Awards

26, November 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

Learn more

Honors and Awards

23, September 2025

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

30, May 2025

Zest Labs $222M Verdict Gains Widespread Media Coverage

Learn more

Honors and Awards

01, January 2025

Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Learn more

Press Release

31, May 2019

Bartko Pavia Firm Obtains $845,114,000 Judgment for ASML Against XTAL, Inc.

Learn more

Press Release

01, August 2025

Bartko Pavia Continues Strategic Expansion with Addition of Antitrust Partner Ian Papendick

Learn more

Media Mentions

05, February 2024

Bartko Pavia Obtains Defense Win in Uber Trade Secret Case

Learn more

Honors and Awards

24, January 2024

Patrick M. Ryan Named Leading Commercial Litigator

Learn more

Press Release

14, May 2025

Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan obtains $222 million jury verdict against Walmart

Learn more

Honors and Awards

08, November 2023

Bartko Pavia Ranked Top Litigation Boutique

Learn more

Press Release

11, March 2022

Bartko Pavia Scores Huge Defense Jury Verdict in $411 Million Sutter Health Antitrust Class Action

Learn more

Press Release

07, February 2023

Bartko Pavia Clients Win $680 Million Francesca Naify Case

Learn more

Press Release

30, October 2025

An Ruda Serves as Judge at the Berkeley Female Founders & Funders Summit

Learn more

Honors and Awards

17, May 2023

Patrick M. Ryan Ranked Top IP Lawyer

Learn more

Media Mentions

27, October 2025

Steve Vieux Featured in Law360 Coverage of the California Lawyers Association’s Golden State Institute

Learn more

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