Michael J. Monarch

Ashleigh E. Aitken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ashleigh E. practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ashleigh E. Aitken 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 regard in which Ashleigh E. Aitken is h...

Christine Baran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christine practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christine Baran since 2023. 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 Christine Baran is held by other lawyers.

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.

Matt Easton is a Managing Partner at Easton & Easton, LLP, primarily responsible for shepherding the business aspects of the firm's significant growth since 2019. Matt has practiced law since 2009 and spends most of his time focusing on the litigation of high-value and more difficult cases. Matt received his B.A. in 2006 from Brigham Young University, where he majored in English and minored in Philosophy and Editing. Whittier Law School awarded Matt a full academic scholarship, which paid...

Megan Demshki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Megan practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Demshki 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 Megan Demshki 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...

BMG's founding attorney, Keith P. More was named the Orange County Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2012. He has also been named a 5-Time Southern California Lawyer and was listed as a Top 10 Attorney by The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. More was named a lifetime member of the Top Trial Lawyers of America and was declared by The National Law Journal as a Top Personal Injury Litigator. He has also has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocate...

Saul Gelbart is a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, having served its Southern California Chapter in many official capacities including President. Mr. Gelbart is also a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Founding Fellow in the Orange County Bar Association's Society of Fellows, and a member of the Orange County Bar Association. Among his distinctio...

David Dworakowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Family Law. David practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Dworakowski since 2020. 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 David Dworakowski is held by other lawyers.

Caroline Djang is a member of Buchalter’s Insolvency and Financial Law practice group in the Firm’s Orange County office. Ms. Djang practices in the areas of insolvency, bankruptcy, and litigation. She has vast experience representing various creditors, trustees, debtors, and committees in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings. Ms. Djang is a Chapter 11 Subchapter V Trustee for the Central District of California. She counsels her clients on the best strategies for pursuing an...