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Dean J. Zipser

Umberg Zipser LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2008
  • Recognized in:
    Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Commercial Litigation...
  • Law School:
    Stanford University
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.umbergzipser.com/p...
  • Website:
    https://www.umbergzipser.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    949-679-0052
  • Phone Number:
    949-679-0052
  • Location:
    1920 Main Street, Suite 750
    Irvine, CA 92614
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Dean J. Zipser is a recognized leader in the Orange County legal community, having served as President of the Orange County Bar Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers-Orange County Chapter.  In 2003, Dean received the Jurisprudence Award given by the Anti-Defamation League, which recognizes individual commitment to the highest ideals of the legal profession and dedicated service to the community.  Dean was honored to be named as one of the 176 lawyers nationwide on the BTI Consulting 2009 Client All-Star Team. The survey was the result of interviews with more than 270 general counsels at Fortune 1000 and other companies.

Dean has been listed for several years as one of the “Best Lawyers in America®” in the fields of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation, and Real Estate, and has recently been named Best Lawyers’ 2014 Orange County Bet-the-Company Litigation “Lawyer of the Year.”  In addition, he has been chosen as a “Super Lawyer” (for Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Litigation, Construction, and Intellectual Property) for Southern California since 2005, an honor limited to only 5% of Southern California lawyers.

Dean is known for his handling of large, complex, and “bet-the-company” cases, from pre-litigation counseling, through pre-trial, trial, and appeal.  His civil business litigation practice includes complex matters in intellectual property, consumer class action, contract, business torts, real estate, construction, and lender liability.  He also advises clients on techniques to avoid or minimize the risks of litigation and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution procedures.  In addition, Dean has been trained as a mediator, and has been called upon to assist parties in settling disputes.

Dean serves a list of premier industry leaders and Fortune 1000 companies in a wide variety of business and commercial litigation matters, including consumer class actions, intellectual property, and real estate, construction, and contract disputes.  A committed advocate for those who are less fortunate, Dean also regularly works on cases on a pro bono basis.  

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Lawyer Bio

Dean J. Zipser is a recognized leader in the Orange County legal community, having served as President of the Orange County Bar Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers-Orange County Chapter.  In 2003, Dean received the Jurisprudence Award given by the Anti-Defamation League, which recognizes individual commitment to the highest ideals of the legal profession and dedicated service to the community.  Dean was honored to be named as one of the 176 lawyers nationwide on the BTI Consulting 2009 Client All-Star Team. The survey was the result of interviews with more than 270 general counsels at Fortune 1000 and other companies.

Dean has been listed for several years as one of the “Best Lawyers in America®” in the fields of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation, and Real Estate, and has recently been named Best Lawyers’ 2014 Orange County Bet-the-Company Litigation “Lawyer of the Year.”  In addition, he has been chosen as a “Super Lawyer” (for Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Litigation, Construction, and Intellectual Property) for Southern California since 2005, an honor limited to only 5% of Southern California lawyers.

Dean is known for his handling of large, complex, and “bet-the-company” cases, from pre-litigation counseling, through pre-trial, trial, and appeal.  His civil business litigation practice includes complex matters in intellectual property, consumer class action, contract, business torts, real estate, construction, and lender liability.  He also advises clients on techniques to avoid or minimize the risks of litigation and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution procedures.  In addition, Dean has been trained as a mediator, and has been called upon to assist parties in settling disputes.

Dean serves a list of premier industry leaders and Fortune 1000 companies in a wide variety of business and commercial litigation matters, including consumer class actions, intellectual property, and real estate, construction, and contract disputes.  A committed advocate for those who are less fortunate, Dean also regularly works on cases on a pro bono basis.  

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Bet-the-Company Litigation

Education:

  • Stanford University , J.D., graduated 1980
  • University of California Los Angeles, graduated 1977

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2022)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Orange County (2017)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Orange County (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Real Estate
 

Awards:

Special Focus:

  • Civil Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • Construction
  • False Advertising
  • Intellectual Property
 

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