Kristina Akers

Jeff's practice is focused on handling complex business disputes in any forum. He represents companies and individuals in the technology, nutrition, life sciences, entertainment and other industries in business and tort cases and class actions, including handling high-profile, trade secret misappropriation, defamation, and data breach cases. Jeff is lead counsel for over 30 counties and cities in Arizona, Missouri, Kansas and Maryland who are suing the opioid manufacturers and distributors se...

Timothy J. Heggem is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Timothy J. practices law in Costa Mesa, California Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Heggem 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 Timothy J. Heggem is held by other lawyers.

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...

Lilia Ballesteros is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Lilia practices law in Cerritos, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lilia Ballesteros 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 Lilia Ballesteros is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ronald Oines is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ronald practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald Oines since 2021. 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 Ronald Oines is held by other lawyers.

Sean Matsler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Sean practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Matsler 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 Sean Matsler is held by other lawyers.

Brian Chase is a California Personal Injury Lawyer with over 2 decades of winning tough cases. Brian specializes in auto defects and dangerous/defective products and has received dozens of accolades for his work. His firm, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, has won over $900M in settlements and verdicts and has been named Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. The firm also specializes in catastrophic car accidents and wrongful death cases.

John Hueston has been described by Chambers USA, which ranked him in Band 1 nationally, as “the best trial lawyer of his generation” with “a commanding reputation for trial advocacy.” He has been recognized twice as a “California Lawyer of the Year” by California Lawyer magazine, twice as “California Trial Lawyer of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation, and among the “Top Lawyers of the Decade” by the Daily Journal. Mr. Hueston won &ldq...

During the last 28 years, Edward Susolik has come to be known and respected as one of the top litigation attorneys in Southern California. Mr. Susolik is known for his powerful and aggressive interdisciplinary litigation practice, combining expert trial and courtroom advocacy skills with bold and decisive litigation strategies. The foundation of Mr. Susolik's success is his diverse litigation practice. Unlike most lawyers who specialize in narrow areas of practice, Mr. Susolik specializes in ...