Siegel, Moreno & Stettler, APC







CHRISTOPHER J. CAPALBO
ASSOCIATE

Christopher Capalbo graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's of Science degree, with honors. He relocated to San Diego immediately after graduation to attend law school. Mr. Capalbo earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he developed his skills in trial advocacy as a member of the USD Mock Trial Team. Among his accomplishments are:

  • Winner of the Thorsnes Closing Argument Competition
  • Highest Grade in Advanced Trial Advocacy
  • Finalist in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America Western Regional Tournament
  • Two Semi-Final appearances in the Consumer Attorneys State Trial Competition.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Capalbo was selected for a Graduate Law Clerk position with the San Diego District Attorney's Office. Upon passing the bar examination, he joined the San Diego District Attorney's Office Central Pretrial Division. He was responsible for conducting Preliminary Hearings for Superior Court felony cases including drug possession, burglary, drug sales, arson, robbery, forgery and assault with a deadly weapon. Mr. Capalbo handled over 250 felony cases during his time with the DA's Office. He was featured on NBC's nationally televised show ACrime and Punishment, while second-chairing a complex child molestation trial.

Mr. Capalbo was hired as part of the distinguished subrogation team of Siegel, Moreno & Stettler, where he continues his tradition of interest and passion for litigation. His responsibilities include all aspects of the prosecution and litigation of subrogation cases including premises liability, products liability, vehicular negligence, and all other aspects of conduct leading to damage to person or property. In addition, Mr. Capalbo represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters, including a recent $4,700,000.00 recovery.

Mr. Capalbo is a member of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP). In 2009 he presented to a national audience at NASP's Litigation Conference on the topic of barriers to settlement. He was nominated to be the Workers Compensation Track Leader for the 2010 Litigation Skills Conference. Additionally, he is a part of the editorial subcommittee for NASP's magazine, The Subrogator, responsible for peer review and recommendations on articles submitted for publication.

Additional memberships include the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), the Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court, and in 2006, was a San Diego Daily Transcript Top Attorneys semifinalist.

Mr. Capalbo became a partner of Siegel, Moreno & Stettler in September, 2009.