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Michael Rubin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Michael practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rubin 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 Michael Rubin 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.

Jeffrey T. Melching is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal and Municipal Law. Jeffrey T. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey T. Melching since 2022. 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 Jeffrey T. Melching is held by other lawyers.

Matt represents debtors, creditors, receivers, and investors in complex restructuring matters, including in- and out-of-court restructurings, distressed acquisitions, assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, and bankruptcy-related litigation. He has significant experience with cross-border matters. He also regularly advises clients on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and bankruptcy-related issues in real estate, finance, corporate, and litigation matters. In addition to...

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...

Lonnie K. Seide was born in Huntington, New York. He was recognized as the Best Family Law Lawyer - Orange County 2020 by Best Lawyers in America. Lonnie graduated from Northeastern University (B.S., with honors) and St. John's University School of Law (J.D.). He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the New York Bar, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court and the California Ba...

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...

Deborah S. Mallgrave is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah S. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah S. Mallgrave since 2022. 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 Deborah S. Mallgra...

William F. Meehan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. William F. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized William F. Meehan 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 William F. Meehan is held by other lawyers.

Jim McDonald is managing partner of the Irvine office and a partner in the Los Angeles office. He is also the firm's marketing partner and chair of the firm's Development Committee. Jim tries employment cases before juries, judges and arbitrators. His practice especially focuses on executive terminations, workplace harassment and discrimination claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mental health issues in the workplace, and trade secrets and unfair competition matters. Jim also advises...