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Jesse Gessin is trial counsel for businesses and individuals. He is the rare attorney who successfully tries both civil and criminal cases. For example, his multimillion-dollar jury verdict was recognized as the highest California verdict in several categories for that year. He entered the case only a few months before trial. In 2022, hired less than ten days before trial, Jesse achieved a complete defense verdict for a successor trustee against multimillion-dollar claims of wrongful investme...
Gerard Mooney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Gerard practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Gerard Mooney 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 Gerard Mooney is held by other lawyers.
Karla Kraft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Karla practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Karla Kraft since 2019. 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 Karla Kraft is held by other lawyers.
Michael J. Sachs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael J. practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Sachs 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 Michael J. Sachs is held by other lawyers.
Robert J. Stemler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Robert J. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Stemler 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 Robert J. Stemler is held by other lawyers.
Assal Assassi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Assal practices law in Costa Mesa, California Best Lawyers has recognized Assal Assassi 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 Assal Assassi is held by other lawyers.
Michael A. Morris was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Michael was named Best Family Law Lawyer of the Year - Orange County in 2013 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. He has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers in America Orange County - Family Law since 2007 and by Super Lawyers each year since 2004. Michael is also listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers (USA) - 2020. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.) and Western State Un...
Keith G. Bremer has been identified by the well-recognized Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of California’s Top 100 Attorneys. He was also identified as a top 50 attorney in Orange County by the Daily Journal. Mr. Bremer is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a member of the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), a highly selective, invitation-only national organization, and an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been recognized by h...
William S. Cizmadia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. William S. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized William S. Cizmadia 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 William S. Cizmadia is held by other lawyers.
Kathleen M. Marcus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Litigation - Securities. Kathleen M. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M. Marcus 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 ...
Steve Nichols has over 30 years of experience as a construction and commercial law and litigation specialist, and is co-chair of Rutan’s Construction Law Group. He represents prime and specialty contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, institutional and private owners, developers, builders, design professionals, lenders, insurers, distributors, and others in business and construction law matters. Steve has assisted clients in negotiating and drafting a wide array of construction and co...
Maria Stearns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Maria practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Stearns 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 Maria Stearns is held by other lawyers.
Robert C. Briseño is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Robert C. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Briseño 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 Robert C. Briseño is held by other lawyers.
Jan C. Morimoto-Gee received her undergraduate education from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was a UCLA Merit Scholar, UC Regents Scholar, and UCLA Alumni Scholar. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, magna cum laude, along with the honors of Phi Beta Kappa and College Honors. Jan graduated from the School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall). Jan limits her practice to Orange County Family Law matters.
Tim Freudenberger is a Founding Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California focused labor, employment and immigration defense law firm with five offices throughout the state. Freudenberger represents California and national employers in all aspects of labor and employment law and related litigation, with a special emphasis on defending class action wage and hour lawsuits, class action employment discrimination lawsuits, and other complex employment litigation matters. He heads CDF’...