Stephen C. Kimball

Matt is a multidimensional dealmaker. He combines land use, real estate, environmental, natural resource, and energy law knowledge with business acumen, negotiation skills, and rigor to address California real estate development projects from all angles. He works to get the best terms and provisions in land use entitlements and real estate transactions while managing client investment and project constraints, and takes the necessary steps to ensure his clients’ developments can proceed ...

Based in Newport Beach, California, Jon R. Robertson is a litigation attorney with more than thirty-three years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes. As first chair trial counsel, he has tried 24 contested cases to verdict or judgment and has also represented clients in numerous arbitrations and mediations. His practice at Robertson & Counsel APC is focused on Commercial Litigation and related business disputes throughout California. Mr. Robertson hand...

Josh Robbins, a former federal prosecutor, is Co-Chair of the Firm’s White Collar and Investigations Practice and has repeatedly been named by the Daily Journal as one of the Top White Collar Lawyers in California, by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star, and by Best Lawyers in America as a leading white collar and securities litigator.

John Polson is a partner in the Irvine office and a member of the firm's Management Committee. He represents employers and staffing industry clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including transactional matters, litigation, compliance advice and audits, executive and management training, and other employment related legal matters. John handles administrative and civil employment litigation matters, including arbitrations, in California and elsewhere. John has particular expertis...

Hans Van Ligten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Hans practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Hans Van Ligten since 2018. 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 Hans Van Ligten is held by other lawyers.

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

John C. Manly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John C. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized John C. Manly 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 John C. Manly is held by other lawyers.

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

Mr. Gazin graduated from San Jose State University with honors in 1971, earning a BA degree in Political Science. He attended the University of Santa Clara School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1974. Mr. Gazin was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974, when he commenced his practice in Orange County. In Mr. Gazin’s early years of practice, he handled a broad spectrum of cases ranging from criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation and family law. Comme...

Casey J. McCracken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Casey J. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Casey J. McCracken 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 Casey J. McCracken is held by other lawyers.