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Robert A. Benavente was raised in Orange County and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma. Mr. Benavente received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Whittier Law School in 2000, where he was a member of Law Review, a Dean's List honoree, and the recipient of several merit scholarships. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, which is a level of achievement reserved for those attorneys who have the requisite level of trial experience and have passed a special examinatio...

Vince W. Finaldi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Vince W. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Vince W. Finaldi since 2023. 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 Vince W. Finaldi is held by other lawyers.

Allison Libeu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Allison practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Libeu since 2023. 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 Allison Libeu is held by other l...

Richard Bridgford is a successful trial attorney with over 36 years of experience who has obtained multiple 7 and 8-figure financial awards for his clients in jury trials, judge trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals and settlements. Mr. Bridgford presently acts as plaintiff’s counsel in the following serious personal injury/wrongful death/mass tort and class action litigation: Recent Representative Cases 2026 San Clemente Norte Wildfire vs. SDG&E, and filed the first lawsuit aga...

Megan Cooney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Megan practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Cooney 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 Megan Cooney 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...

Celeste Stahl Brady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Celeste Stahl practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Celeste Stahl Brady 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 Celeste Stahl Brady is held by other lawyers.

Summary Yoshiaki (“Yoshi”) C. Kubota is a nationally recognized personal injury trial lawyer and co-founder of Kubota & Craig, known for more than 30 years of litigation and trial experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and complex negligence cases. A Southern California Super Lawyer since 2010 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2025–Present), Yoshi has tried more than 45 cases to verdict and is widely re...

John helps clients procure the federal, state, regional, and local government approvals they need to develop their real estate projects. He has successfully led legal due diligence and entitlement teams in nearly 200 jurisdictions and before federal, state, and regional agencies for industrial, residential, mixed-use, edge/enterprise computing facilities, industrial outdoor storage, retail, office, entertainment, self-storage, cannabis cultivation, and other projects throughout California. Pr...

Steven M. Hanle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Steven M. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Hanle since 2020. 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 Steven M. Hanle is held by other lawyers.