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Randall M. Babbush is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Randall M., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Randall M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle Leingang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law. Kyle, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vanessa Legbandt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law. Vanessa, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vanessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lilia Ballesteros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Lilia, who practices law in Cerritos, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lilia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

PRACTICE AREAS Trials Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Insurance Recovery/Bad Faith Legal Malpractice EXPERIENCE Shaun Hoting focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. Shaun’s practice includes litigation related to legal malpractice, contract disputes, patents, copyrights, trademarks, securities, and white collar defense. He has litigated cases involving technologies as diverse as software, cellular telephones, aerospace seals, and waterpark attractions. Shaun&r...

Robert S. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Robert S., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dane P. Gilliam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Dane P., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dane P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Sungaila’s appellate work, which focuses on complex tort cases raising cutting-edge issues, has helped define the scope of the duty to warn sophisticated users of product hazards, set the guidelines for admitting expert testimony at trial, and overturned multimillion dollar judgments. Ms. Sungaila has also consistently helped secure important rights for women and girls internationally, nationally, and throughout California. Ms. Sungaila has been pro bono counsel of record for amici ...

Garrett V. Jensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Garrett V., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garrett V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Megan Cooney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Megan, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.