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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...
Michael A. Penn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael A. practices law in Santa Ana, California Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Penn 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 Michael A. Penn is held by other lawyers.
Marc J. Winthrop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Marc J. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Marc J. Winthrop since 1993. 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 Marc J. Winthrop is held by other lawyers.
Amanda Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amanda practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Robinson 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 Amanda Robinson is held by o...
Michael G. Balmages, Esq. is a mediator and discovery referee with decades of experience in civil litigation, corporate counsel matters, and transactional law. Based in Irvine, California, and serving through ADR Services, Inc. , Mr. Balmages works with parties and counsel to resolve complex disputes across a broad range of matters, including Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. He has participated in the resolution of more than 1,500 cases and is known for his practical approa...
Kathleen Carothers Paone, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been an Orange County resident since 1980. She and her husband, Tim Paone, have 3 adult children. Ms. Paone graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, (cum laude, 1977) and received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University (J.D., 1980). While in law school, she was a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1980 (and the Northern, Central and Southern Fe...
Jennifer M. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer M. practices law in Newport Beach, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Collins 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 Jennifer M. Col...
Panteha Abdollahi is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters. She is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases to verdict or settlement. She has authored and argued dozens of successful motions that have resulted in the early dismissal of claims. In addition to her commercial trial practice, Ms. Abdollahi leads her firm’s Appellate Practice Group. She has briefed matters before the United States Supreme Court, feder...
Matthew S. Buttacavoli was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Matthew graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1995) and cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1999), where he served as Executive Editor of the San Diego Law Review and received the General George W. Hickman, Jr. Award for excellence in Constitutional Law. Matthew was admitted to the California Bar in 1999, and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2003. ...
Clark H. Fielding is a personal injury attorney licensed in California and Arizona , representing injury victims from Fielding Law offices in Irvine and Phoenix . His practice is dedicated exclusively to plaintiff personal injury law, advocating for individuals and families affected by negligence. He handles a wide range of cases, including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, premises liability, product liability, catastrophic injuries, brain injuries and wrongful death ...
