Best Lawyers Near You in Mission Viejo, California
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Darren is a partner at Aitken*Aitken*Cohn,one of California's most respected personal injury and civil litigation law firms. Aitken * Aitken * Cohn is dedicated to serving the injured and aggrieved consumer in a variety of legal conflicts. The firm enjoys a national reputation for the quality of its trial skills and the aggressive representation it provides on behalf of its personal injury clients.
James P. Carter is a principal in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He counsels and defends employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, non-compete and trade-secret issues and claims, class action cases, breach of contract claims, disability accommodation, leave of absence, and workers' compensation issues. James represents clients in many industries including financial, bi...
Raphael Cung is a senior attorney with Callahan & Blaine with over 20 years of experience in complex business and corporate litigation, as well as the representation of plaintiffs with catastrophic personal injuries. As an Orange County business attorney and Santa Ana personal injury lawyer , Raphael has appeared in state and federal courts throughout California and in other states, as well as multiple arbitration proceedings. Raphael is especially versed in difficult federal and state co...
Marc J. Winthrop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Marc J., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
John S. Peterson is recognized for his work in the areas of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and landslide and subsidence litigation. He is the founder and managing shareholder of Peterson Law Group Professional Corporation in Los Angeles, California and with offices in Irvine, California. John Peterson is an associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been featured as an attorney speaker on eminent domain on local television and national radio shows, and has been quoted i...
Brandon Kelsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brandon, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brandon Wong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Brandon, who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jarrick Goldhamer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Jarrick, who practices law in Lake Forest, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jarrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nolan S. McCready is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Nolan S., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nolan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gregory J. Maestri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Municipal Law. Gregory J., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amber McKonly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amber, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicolas G. Yeager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Nicolas G., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samantha K. McBride is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Samantha K., who practices law in Corona, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.