Candace A. Oertle retired from the firm in January of 2000 to enjoy the gift of motherhood. Prior to that Mrs. Oertle worked in the firm's San Diego office. Mrs. Oertle's practice encompasses all aspects of civil litigation.

Prior to joining HR&O, Mrs. Oertle worked as an associate with a mid-sized law firm in San Diego doing insurance defense work for Farmer's Insurance Company.

Mrs. Oertle has experience in product liability and consumer law actions.

Prior to retiring from the firm, Mrs. Oertle began pursuing her passion of equestrian law.