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Ashleigh E. Aitken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ashleigh E., who practices law in Santa Ana, California, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashleigh E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theodore G. Spanos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Theodore G., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theodore G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent Giddens is a Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California focused labor, employment and immigration defense law firm with five offices throughout the state. A labor and employment attorney experienced in litigation, strategic and operational issues, Giddens helps California employers advance their business goals, representing clients in all facets of the employer/employee relationship. He has extensive background and experience in defending class actions, as well as individual actio...

Mr. Aitken is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and founding partner ofAitken*Aitken*Cohn, in Santa Ana, California. He was the youngest president in the history of the State Trial Bar and is continually recognized by LawDragon Magazine as one of the "Top 500 Lawyers in America," and Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of "The Top 100," California's Most Influential Lawyers. He has been repeatedly designated a "Southern California Super Lawyer." and featured in Best Lawyers in America and The...

Carolyn E. Sieve is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carolyn E., 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 Carolyn E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen L. Karavatos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karen L., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice...

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

Panteha Abdollahi is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters. She is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases to verdict or settlement. She has authored and argued dozens of successful motions that have resulted in the early dismissal of claims. In addition to her commercial trial practice, Ms. Abdollahi leads her firm’s Appellate Practice Group. She has briefed matters before the United States Supreme Court, feder...

Thomas W. Tuttle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Thomas W., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William F. Meehan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. William F., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.