Marshall K. Pautsch

Frank P. Coté is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Frank P. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Frank P. Coté 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 Frank P. Coté is held by other lawyers.

Gregory L. Bentley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory L. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory L. Bentley since 2017. 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 regar...

Raymond A. Lee focuses his practice in the areas of corporate, tax and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private placements of corporate stock, and purchase, sales and redemptions of corporate stock. Raymond represents publicly traded and privately held companies, real estate developments and development companies.

PRACTICE AREAS Complex Commercial Litigation White Collar Criminal Defense Trials EXPERIENCE Chase Scolnick specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation. Having tried as lead counsel approximately fifty federal jury trials, Chase is among the most seasoned young trial attorneys in the United States. He has also been one of the most successful. In separate years, Chase led three of the nation’s largest federal districts in both defense trials and wins. In 2017, Chase was the only...

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

Jared L. Bryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jared L. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jared L. Bryan since 2026. 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 Jared L. Bryan is held by other lawyers.

Whitney Z. Bernstein is a trial attorney and litigator with experience representing individuals and businesses in criminal and civil matters throughout California and in federal court. Based in San Clemente, California, Whitney represents clients through Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP in matters involving Appellate Practice , Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense : General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Her practice includes defending felony and misdemeanor criminal ca...

Sheila Stiles is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP. Ms. Stiles joined the firm in 2009 and limits her practice to family law matters. Ms. Stiles is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, complex custody and visitation matters, complex business valuation and income determina...

Scott A. Ritsema is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Scott A. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Scott A. Ritsema since 2016. 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...

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...