Laurence A. Kutinsky

Ira G. Rivin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Real Estate. Ira G., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ira G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Courtney Shepard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Courtney, who practices law in Newport, California, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Denisha P. McKenzie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denisha P., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denisha P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theodore G. Spanos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Theodore G., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theodore G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Ezra leads Berger Kahn’s insurance coverage group from its Lake Forest office. David has successfully represented clients involved in insurance, claims and litigation for over 30 years. He frequently serves as an expert witness in connection to contract and claims handling-related matters. He also works as a mediator. He has helped parties resolve hundreds of lawsuits and disputes since receiving his ADR Certification from UCI in 2005. David was named Best Lawyers Insurance Litiga...

Reuben Cahn is a trial lawyer with decades of experience handling complex litigation, white-collar criminal defense matters, appeals, and high-stakes jury trials. Based in San Clemente, California, Mr. Cahn represents clients through Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP in matters involving Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar , and Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He has tried more than 100 cases to jury verdict and has argued twice before the United States Supreme Court...

Sarah Goldstein is a 28-year litigator with a proven trial record and employment law expertise. She provides employment defense counsel that balances strategic negotiation with constructive and pragmatic litigation oversight. A certified mediator trained at Pepperdine University’s prestigious Strauss Institute—recognized as one of the nation’s leading programs—Sarah applies her extensive advisory, litigation, and mediation training to achieve favorable outcomes that of...

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.

Amanda Robinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amanda, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A. Lavar Taylor has 30 years of experience in handling civil and criminal tax controversies. He handles litigation in U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also handles administrative disputes within the IRS, including audits, collection matters, criminal investigations, administrative hearings with the Office of Appeals and Collection Due Process appeals. Mr. Taylor, prior to entering private pr...