Mark E. Earnest

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...

Douglas A. Hatherley is an Orange County family law attorney and California Certified Family Law Specialist. He is the founder of The Hatherley Firm, Inc. , a family law firm in Aliso Viejo, and has practiced family law exclusively since his admission to the bar. Certification as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization requires passing a written examination, demonstrating substantial family law experience, and completing ongoing specialized educa...

Michael Zweiback has significant experience in matters involving the theft of trade secrets, intellectual property disputes, national security, technology, privacy and data security, and complex commercial litigation. Michael previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney and while in this role, served as chief of the Cyber & Intellectual Property Crimes Section and was the principal advisor to the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on Cyber Crime. He has more than 25 years...

Judi Curtin was born in New York City, New York in 1951, and has been an Orange County resident since 1979, following her graduation from law school and admission to the California Bar Association in 1978. She is married and has three children (Jessica is a lawyer, Jordan is a clinical social worker, Jillian is a second-year student at NYU and has her black belt in Shaolin Kempo). Judi is a Certified Family Law Specialist, admitted to the US Supreme Court, and has been rated AV by Martindale ...

Jennifer is a real estate partner in the Orange County office, and represents institutional investors, public and private REITs, and investment funds, as well as owners, managers, and developers on the structuring, documenting, and closing of complex commercial real estate transactions. Jennifer regularly advises clients on complex joint ventures (including platform joint ventures), asset-level and entity-level acquisitions and dispositions, development, construction, mortgage and mezzanine f...

Shane P. Criqui is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Shane P. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Shane P. Criqui 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 Shane P. Criqui is held by other lawyers.

Samer S. Habbas is the Founder and Managing Partner of Samer Habbas & Associates , a California personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. With more than 20 years of experience , Mr. Habbas represents individuals and families in complex, high-exposure cases involving commercial trucking collisions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, and premises liability. Over the course of his career, Mr. Habba...

Stephen Harris is a partner in the Tax Department of Paul Hastings, and co-chair of the firm’s Global Compensation, Benefits, and ERISA practice. Steve is a recognized leader in compensation, benefits, and ERISA law. He has been ranked by Chambers USA as one of the top employee benefits and executive compensation lawyers in California and Chambers has noted that he “maintains an impressively broad practice that includes IRS, HIPAA and COBRA compliance.” He is also recognized...

Bryan Dillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Bryan practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Dillon since 2027. 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 Bryan Dillon is held by other lawyers.

Idin Kashefipour is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Idin practices law in Costa Mesa, California Best Lawyers has recognized Idin Kashefipour since 2027. 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 Idin Kashefipour is held by other lawyers.