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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...
Born in Great Neck, NY, Jordon moved west to southern California in 1981. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1994 and from the Whittier School of Law in 2000. Jordon is a Certified Specialist in Family Law, as per the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. During law school, Jordon was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board and also served as its Chief Justice in 2000. He was placed on the Dean's List for achievement in academics as well. Upon his graduation, Jordon rec...
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...
Summary Yoshiaki (“Yoshi”) C. Kubota is a nationally recognized personal injury trial lawyer and co-founder of Kubota & Craig, known for more than 30 years of litigation and trial experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, and complex negligence cases. A Southern California Super Lawyer since 2006 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2025–2026), Yoshi has tried more than 45 cases to verdict and is widely regar...
Gregory L. Bentley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gregory L., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian J. McCormack is an experienced trial attorney and a principal at Callahan & Blaine. His practice focuses on high-stakes, complex civil and business litigation, traumatic brain and spine injury, personal injury, wrongful death and product liability litigation. Mr. McCormack’s history of outstanding results have earned him a reputation for excellence among both clients and peers. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Orange ...
Fermin H. Llaguno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Fermin H., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fermin H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffery Crissman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jeffery, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffery is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
PRACTICE AREAS Trials Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Securities Insurance Recovery/Bad Faith White Collar Criminal Defense Legal Malpractice Entertainment/Sports EXPERIENCE Jennifer Keller is one of America’s most successful trial attorneys. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of high-stakes commercial litigation and white collar cases. Chambers USA and Chambers Global rank her among the top commercial litigators in the nation, quoting sources who...
Thomas W. Tuttle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Thomas W., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Polson is a partner in the Irvine office and a member of the firm's Management Committee. He represents employers and staffing industry clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including transactional matters, litigation, compliance advice and audits, executive and management training, and other employment related legal matters. John handles administrative and civil employment litigation matters, including arbitrations, in California and elsewhere. John has particular expertis...