Best Lawyers in California, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Colleen R. Smith is a trial and appellate attorney with Stris & Maher LLP in Cerritos, California. Her practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, high-stakes appeals, civil rights litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. She represents clients across a range of industries, including financial services, media and communications, and environmental matters. Colleen has experience handling litiga...
Jonathan Kim advocates for clients by crafting creative, sound legal solutions while resolving complex issues through critical problem solving. As a former White House intern, Jonathan is well-equipped to handle an elusive and fast-paced environment, meeting every need his clients may have.
Amanda Figueroa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Amanda, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With a proven track record of winning cases for a broad spectrum of clients, Nina is one of Buchalter’s most valuable associates. Nina is an incredibly accomplished litigator with impressive trial experience. In her work on product liability, premises liability, and personal injury cases, Nina has successfully defended major clients, including major vehicle and RV manufacturers, railroads, amusement park owners, water slide manufacturers, construction equipment makers, retail businesses...
Brian Nguyen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Brian, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arcelia N. Magaña is a Partner in the San Diego, California, office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. An experienced litigator, she provides insight into best practices to develop a stable, high-functioning workforce to avoid the disruption and expense of litigation. Arcelia has defended dozens of wage and hour class and representative actions over the last seven years, including actions brought under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Arcelia also handles discrim...
Alexander S. Dahle is an associate in the Albany, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Alex places paramount importance on helping clients to achieve their individual best result, whether through strategic litigation or alternative resolution efforts, no matter the workplace dispute. He assists companies in resolving employment-related claims in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Alex has helped clients obtain positive results in both class-action and ...
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