Best Lawyers in California, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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 ...
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...
Blanca Retamozo Pelico is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Blanca practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Blanca Retamozo Pelico 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 Blanca Retamozo Pelico is held by ot...
Brian Nguyen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Brian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Nguyen 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 Brian Nguyen is held by other lawyers.
Baillee M. Ford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Baillee M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Baillee M. Ford 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 Baillee M. Ford is...
Harrison M. Thorne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Harrison M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Harrison M. Thorne 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 Harr...
Amanda Figueroa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Amanda practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Figueroa 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 Amanda Figueroa is held by other lawyers.
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...
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...
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