Gregory F. Jilka

Samantha Hoffman serves as firm managing principal and is also a member of the board of directors. A long-trusted advisor to her clients and the firm, Samantha believes in mentoring and supporting junior lawyers to grow into leadership positions and continue helping Jackson Lewis be a leader among law firms breaking the “glass ceiling.” Samantha has worn many administrative hats at the firm, including office managing principal of the Orange County office, where she was responsible...

Paul N. Dubrasich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Paul N., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claudia P. Martorell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Claudia P., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claudia P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Oliver King 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. Oliver, who practices law in Rancho Cucamonga, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oliver is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Casey J. McCracken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Casey J., 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 Casey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ken focuses his practice on class actions involving wage and hour, FLSA, California Labor Code and EEO matters. He is widely recognized as one of the top lawyers in his field, frequently quoted by national media and called upon to serve as an expert witness or consultant in major wage & hour class action matters. Sulzer specializes in complex class-action litigation and has represented and advised clients on a wide variety of matters, including labor-management relations, trade secrets an...

Colleen Hart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Colleen, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Education: University of Michigan B.A. with Distinction and Highest Honors in Political Science University of Michigan Law School J.D. Cum Laude; Note Editor, University of Michigan Law Review; Author of the "Haitian Vacation", Volume 77 - Michigan Law Review, Recipient of Howard Coblentz Award for Performance on the Law Review Past Employment: 1987-1994: Layman, Jones & Dye, Irvine, Ca. Litigation Partner from 1/88 -1/94 1983-1987: Assistant United States Attorney Central District of Cal...