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Jesse Gessin is trial counsel for businesses and individuals. He is the rare attorney who successfully tries both civil and criminal cases. For example, his multimillion-dollar jury verdict was recognized as the highest California verdict in several categories for that year. He entered the case only a few months before trial. In 2022, hired less than ten days before trial, Jesse achieved a complete defense verdict for a successor trustee against multimillion-dollar claims of wrongful investme...

Ryan W. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Ryan W. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan W. Smith since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ryan W. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Leigh Ann White 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. In her two decades of defending and advising employers, White has successfully resolved complex litigation and disputes, ranging from individual claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class actions, and trade secret allegations. When defending clients against these types of claims, White brings her f...

Stephane Quinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Stephane practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Stephane Quinn since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephane Quinn is held by other lawyers.

James P. Carter is a principal in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He counsels and defends employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, non-compete and trade-secret issues and claims, class action cases, breach of contract claims, disability accommodation, leave of absence, and workers' compensation issues. James represents clients in many industries including financial, bi...

John Stephens has practiced as a business trial lawyer in Orange County for more than 34 years. His litigation practice includes matters involving trade secrets, trademarks, real estate, fraud, breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, business dissolution, and a broad range of complex business issues. John has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals in commercial disputes. He has tried numerous matters to judgment, including jury trials, bench tri...

Defining the Automotive Liability Industry Since 1995 Jonathan Michaels has been in practice since 1995, and during that time has created an exemplary law firm. By challenging some of the largest companies in the world, Michaels has gained national recognition as the “go to” attorney for high stakes litigation, when everything is on the line. Michaels has developed a unique practice in the automotive industry, where he has litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manu...

Thomas P. Clark, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Thomas P. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas P. Clark, Jr. since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas P. Clark, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia A. Craig is a nationally recognized personal injury trial lawyer in Irvine, California, known for multimillion-dollar results in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and government liability cases. She is a long-standing Southern California Super Lawyer (2006–2027) and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2022–2027). About Cynthia A. Craig Cynthia A. Craig is a nationally recognized trial attorney and co-founder of Kubota & Craig , a prem...

Colin P. Calvert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colin P. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Colin P. Calvert since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Colin P. Calvert is held by other lawyers.