Duncan McCreary
Trial lawyer and problem solver representing clients in complex litigation, business disputes, dealership matters, real estate conflicts, employment matters, and white collar investigations.
Based in Los Angeles, Duncan brings courtroom experience and practical judgment to disputes where the outcome matters.
Duncan McCreary
Professional Background
Built on Courtroom Experience and Practical Judgment.
Duncan is a trial lawyer and problem solver. Before forming McCreary PC, he served as outside counsel for multiple new car dealerships and high-net-worth individuals, providing aggressive courtroom representation as well as practical advice and counsel.
Throughout his career, he has helped clients solve complex problems with creative, strategic solutions. He has significant courtroom experience, including jury trials, court trials, administrative hearings, and arbitrations.
His practice spans industries including new car dealerships, real estate, franchises, entertainment, sports, and finance. Duncan approaches each matter with attention to cost, leverage, risk, and the client’s larger goals, not just legal arguments.
Track Record
Selected Representative Matters
Selected examples of litigation, trial, administrative, and advisory matters handled by Duncan.
Successfully defended a top NASCAR driver in a partnership dispute, ultimately forcing the adverse partner to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety.
Obtained defense jury verdict in a Consumer Legal Remedies Act matter involving allegations that a car dealership violated the Vehicle Code.
Successfully defended nine car dealerships in a PAGA matter involving corporate successor-in-interest allegations.
Successfully represented a real estate development company in a parking rights dispute.
Successfully represented a car dealership against the Department of Motor Vehicles in an administrative hearing relating to Vehicle Code violations.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a large public entity in a lawsuit involving sexual harassment and national origin allegations.
Provided advice and counsel for five car dealerships on employment investigations, consumer disputes, employee counseling, document retention protocols, and vendor negotiations.
Representative matters are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.