Jon J. Janecek

TODD G. FRIEDLAND, Business Litigation Attorney, OCBA President. Mr. Friedland’s practice at Stephens Friedland LLP focuses on commercial litigation and strategic counseling including complex contract disputes, derivative actions, class action defense, unfair business practices, trade secrets, business torts, intellectual property and real estate matters. Prior to forming Stephens Friedland LLP, Mr. Friedland practiced with the multi-national law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman....

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.

Douglas J. Evertz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Douglas J., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth R. Bain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Elizabeth R., who practices law in Foothill Ranch, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Mark Finkelstein is a partner at Umberg Zipser LLP with more than 23 years of intellectual property and complex litigation experience. He advises clients on matters involving patent, copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement, as well as misuse of trade secrets, unfair competition, and other commercial disputes. Mark has significant first-chair trial experience in both state and federal courts, and has argued before the Federal and Ninth Circuits .Mark has been recognized for intellec...

Born in Great Neck, NY, Jordon moved west to southern California in 1981. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1994 and from the Whittier School of Law in 2000. Jordon is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, as per the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. During law school, Jordon was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board and also served as its Chief Justice in 2000. He was placed on the Dean's List for achievement in academics as well. Upon his graduation, Jordon rec...

Jim Riddet has over 50 years of experience in defending criminal cases in state and federal court, and has tried nearly 100 cases to jury. For the past 35 years, the emphasis of his practice has been defending individuals charged in Federal Court. Over the years, he has represented individuals who are either charged with federal offenses or are under investigation by a federal agency such as the FBI, SEC, DEA, IRS, and the United States Secret Service. Jim deals repeatedly with members of the...

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

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Doug Easton, the founder of the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton, has practiced law since 1971. Over his career, Doug has represented thousands of people in personal injury claims who have sustained all manner of injuries in all types of accidents through the negligence or wrongdoing by other individuals, businesses, or governmental entities. Doug has served as an Orange County Superior Court Temporary Judge and as an arbitrator and settlement judge for the Orange County S...