Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar provides clients with legal services in all areas of civil litigation. Building upon its strong tradition in insurance defense, the firm has expanded into other areas of general casualty defense, including representation of self-insured entities, public and closely held corporations, municipalities and professionals. The firm provides case analysis to its clients but also estimates and budgets up front so clients can determine an appropriate course of action with full knowledge of the costs involved. Although the majority of the firm's practice is concentrated in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, The firm also engages in all phases of litigation in federal and state courts in San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties for clients located across the United States and internationally. The firm was founded in 1991.