Irvine, CA Lawyers

Health Care Law

18880 Douglas, 417, Irvine, CA 92612

Alan J. Sedley draws on his invaluable experiences while servicing as corporate in-house general counsel to two large California hospital systems to compliment his thirty-plus years as a private law firm healthcare attorney. During his years in-house, Alan performed work on a wide array of legal projects pertaining to corporate business issues at the health system level, while managing transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance and operational processes at the hospitals. Through private practice and as retained outside counsel, he regularly advises and represents physicians, multi-specialty and singularly focused medical groups, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, ambulatory surgical centers, behavioral health providers and others in the healthcare industry in their oft-challenging operational issues, credentialing and board licensing issues, as well as addressing the traditional business and legal concerns within the contexts of the healthcare marketplace. Over years of healthcare law practice, Alan has pursued a specialized focus and offers highly experienced and dedicated counsel to large medical groups and hospital medical staffs on issues ranging from medical staff credentialing, privileging, recruitment, peer review analyses arising from suspected practitioner clinical deficiencies or disruptive conduct, peer review body and committee investigatory processes, and detailed guidance on peer review hearing procedures as well as all statutory reporting requirements. He provides his expertise to the analysis and revision of medical staff bylaws and policies and procedures. Alan has been retained and has served as a peer review expert witness in civil trial, offering his expertise of peer review due process requirements as applied to federal and state regulatory schemes. As an experienced civil litigator with a proven track record of success in all phases of civil and federal court trials, Alan’s client-focused strategies and depth of experience also come into play through his efforts to resolve matters efficiently and expediently without needlessly exposing his clients to the uncertainties and costs often associated with litigation through use of his honed analyses skills and mediating ang negotiating techniques. His successful litigation experiences range from the defense of employers in complex sexual harassment matters to litigating professional malpractice claims. He has successfully litigated and resolved cases in federal district courts in dozens of suits and on behalf of hundreds of hospitals nationwide in matters against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars in additional Medicare reimbursement that had initially been withheld from the hospitals. Able to navigate the complexities of administrative law, Alan has a track record of successfully representing physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals before California regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, aggressively defending clients through the investigatory and administrative hearing processes, all the while maintaining a keen focus on the ultimate goal of preserving a client’s hard-earned license and enabling him/her to continue professional pursuits. Prior to joining Fenton Law Group, Alan was senior counsel at Nelson Hardiman, where he practiced healthcare law. Since 2017, Alan has been selected annually as a Thomas Reuters “Super Lawyer” and maintains the Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating. He has been honored to have been selected to serve key leadership roles at various community-based organizations, including the boards of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association (President-2012), Temple Aliyah (President -1996), Israel Cancer Research Foundation, West Hills Hospital (Chairman-2005) and the Los Angeles County Citizens for Veterans (Chair-2013). Alan is certified in bioethics studies and has instructed healthcare providers annually in a six-month intensive study on bioethical and healthcare law issues. Frequently called upon to speak on health law related topics, Alan enjoys the challenge of educating and training healthcare professionals including appearances nationwide at health law symposiums, seminars and conferences.

Intellectual Property Law

19200 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Brian P. Kinder is the founder of The Kinder Law Group and has practiced intellectual property law for more than a decade. He serves clients around the world and has been named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in the area of intellectual property – an honor bestowed on only the top 2.5% of attorneys in California. Mr. Kinder handles all aspects of brand protection, from counseling and clearance searches to registration and litigation. He has not only protected numerous trademarks domestically and online, but has also coordinated global branding initiatives spanning over 120 countries around the world. Mr. Kinder also has extensive experience in successfully litigating cases before various Federal District Courts, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (T.T.A.B.). He has resolved numerous infringement disputes, false advertising claims, misappropriation of trade secret cases, unfair competition, franchise disputes, and various administrative actions involving Opposition and Cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to trademark matters, he has represented clients in various complex cases involving right of publicity and copyright infringement. He has also successfully resolved several high-profile domain name disputes against some of the most aggressive cybersquatters in the industry. Mr. Kinder also works closely with associated foreign counsel with regard to the international disputes. Mr. Kinder represents clients in a wide variety of product industries, including, apparel, building materials, consumer electronics, food and beverage, health and beauty, horticulture, pharmaceutical, sports nutrition, sporting goods, toys and transportation products. He is also experienced in representing clients across various service industries, including advertising/pr agencies, banking institutions, homeowner’s associations, insurance brokers, financial advisors, magazine publishers, restaurants, and real estate sales and leasing organizations, to name but a few. Mr. Kinder is known for combining sharp legal insight with a business-minded approach to IP protection and enforcement.

Personal Injury Law

17500 Red Hill Avenue, #100, Irvine, CA 92614

Candice M. Bond is the Managing Partner of Bond Legal PC. In 2008, she founded the firm, which has been rebranded to fulfill her nationwide mission to help and assist victims across the US who suffer from catastrophic injuries caused by negligent, irresponsible parties. Candice was raised by her single mother in Louisiana. When she was just 8, Candice and her mother were in a serious car accident and her mother suffered life-changing injuries. She witnessed how someone else’s negligence can alter the course of a family forever. She questioned the intentions of the attorneys involved and quickly learned how insurance companies have motives too. From her family’s tragedy, Candice realized early in life that people need lawyers who genuinely care about their lives and their tragedies. She now guides Bond Legal as a national catastrophic legal advocacy and philanthropist. The firm represents and protects catastrophic injured clients throughout the country. Fighting for catastrophically injured victims gives Candice meaning and the fuel to fight even harder. She knows that the moment a family is faced with a catastrophic injury their lives are instantly changed forever, whether the injury is fatal or permanently disabling. She understands how their jobs, marriages and future are impacted. She knows how these families face financial devastation from medical bills and a loss of income. This is the fight Candice has passionately battled for, as a child and as the leader of Bond Legal. She lives her life as an advocate for every single person she takes on as a client. However, Candice cannot help some victims legally. The negligent party may not have insurance or enough insurance to cover the damages they created. Or, they may not have enough assets to cover a loss. Candice ensures that Bond Legal continues its catastrophic philanthropy on a national scale, providing relief with donations, scholarships and pro bono legal services.

Civil Litigation

100 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Mr. Seal is familiar with the attitudes and culture of the Southern California area. After working through college, Mr. Seal interned for the United States Department of Justice. During this time, he took the LSAT, scoring in the upper 5% of all takers. After researching law school, he matriculated at Western State University College of Law, where he received many awards including the Directors’ Scholarship, First Place in the Warren Ferguson Honors Moot Court Competition, and two prestigious American Jurisprudence Awards. From there, Mr. Seal passed the bar on his first attempt in 1995, and thereafter began his legal career. Mr. Seal prides himself on giving a level of service that is above and beyond that which one would receive from a large law firm. Mr. Seal enjoys being a part of the justice system, and working within it to right the errors and indiscretions that inevitably are a part of modern-day life and commerce. Mr. Seal looks for meritorious cases that are in need of effective, responsible representation, good judgment, and a thoughtful approach to client relationships, as opposed to the indifferent, fee-focused approach that one likely receives at larger law firms. Mr. Seal prides himself on an overriding sense of loyalty to his clients and their causes.

Civil Litigation

4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92660

Deborah Tropp is a Newport Beach, California, attorney whose practice includes insurance defense and civil litigation at McNeil Tropp & Braun LLP. A founding partner, she appears on the firm's website as Deborah S. Tropp-Thompson. Her California bar admission dates to December 14, 1992, and the State Bar lists her license as active. Tropp represents both insurance and private clients in complex trials. Much of her practice concerns personal injury defense: medical malpractice and elder abuse cases, claims involving automobile and trucking injuries, and disputes over product and premises liability. She also handles employment litigation, business litigation and healthcare law. Her teaching has included courses at two law schools. At the University of California, Irvine School of Law, she has taught trial advocacy to students in their second and third years. At Western State College of Law, she taught graduating students pretrial litigation and trial practices as an adjunct professor. She has also served as a high school mock trial coach and a mock trial judge through the Constitutional Rights Foundation's program. Tropp earned her bachelor's degree at UCLA and her law degree at McGeorge School of Law. On graduating from law school, she received the Order of the Barristers Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Her lectures for insurance companies, attorney groups and healthcare providers have covered patient charting, HIPAA, managed care litigation, workplace sexual harassment and steps to avoid malpractice litigation.

Wills and Trust Law

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 810, Irvine, CA 92612

Attorney Eric F. Becker has been practicing law in California for over 25 years. He is licensed to practice law in two states and has over 15 years in managerial experience. This includes running his own law offices, providing guidance and wisdom to associate attorneys, and leading a staff with multitudes of people working relentlessly to fulfill your legal demands. Mr. Becker has received a plethora of awards in the legal field, but his true passion never changes: to provide his clients with successful results.

Personal Injury Law

19200 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Eric Dubin first gained national acclaim when he obtained a $30 million wrongful death jury verdict against actor Robert Blake. In 2015, Eric obtained a massive landmark jury award in Orange County, carving a brand new path around the MICRA cap. Among his numerous awards are Best Lawyers in America-Lawyer of the Year OC/PI 2019; Top 20 Lawyers in California; Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America; Best Lawyer in Orange County 2013; Lawyer of the Year Los Angeles 2016, Super Lawyers, and Best Law Firms in America. Eric has published two books: Beyond Reasonable Doubt, co-authored with Larry King, and The Star Chamber: How Celebrities Go Free and Their Lawyers Become Famous. He is a legal analysis for ABC News, and been featured hundreds of times on TV shows and newspapers around the world. Eric received prestiges profiles on the cover of both the LA Times and OC Register, and In 2016 he was awarded the Hero of Hope Award.

Labor Law

1900 Main Street, Suite 700, IRVINE, CA 92614

Erica M. Sorosky is a litigator whose practice consists of a wide range of business, employment and other civil litigation matters. Ms. Sorosky practices in both state and federal court. She handles all aspects of the litigation process, including pre-filing strategy and counseling, discovery, substantive pre-trial law and motion, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation and representation, post-judgment law and motion, and appellate work. Ms. Sorosky was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2013 – 2021, as published in Los Angeles Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine. Los Angeles Magazine also named her as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Southern California for 2013 – 2021.

Civil Litigation

100 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Franklin J. Contreras, Jr. is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and is a resident in the Irvine office. Mr. Contreras has been with the firm since 1995 when he initially joined the firm as a law clerk. Mr. Contreras concentrates his practice on appellate matters and business litigation including breach of contract disputes, business torts, corporate director and officer litigation and bankruptcy litigation. Mr. Contreras is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Northern District of California, Eastern District of California, Southern District of California and all courts of the State of California. Mr. Contreras received his undergraduate degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine and his law degree from Western State University College of Law. During law school, Mr. Contreras earned the American Jurisprudence award for legal writing. Mr. Contreras co-authored an article entitled “Bust the Trust: Why the Bankruptcy Trustee Should Carefully Examine the Creation, Funding and Administration of Irrevocable Trusts,” which was published in the California Bankruptcy Journal in 2011.

Labor Law

15615 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Mr. Whitehead primarily represents employees in all aspects of employment litigation, which include claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour violations, retaliation and harassment. Mr. Whitehead has broad employment law experience in every area of the law. He also has extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations and trial law. He has won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts for employees in race discrimination, sex discrimination, sexual harassment and tort cases. He has also settled numerous cases on behalf of employees in age, race, sex, and national origin discrimination claims for six-figure sums and has obtained favorable court orders for employees who have been treated unfairly in the workplace. Mr. Whitehead received his law degree from Whittier Law School where he was a member of the Law Review. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Spanish with a minor focus in International Studies from the University of Utah. Mr. Whitehead is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Orange County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the state of California as well as Washington D.C.

Labor Law

9880 Research Drive, 200, Irvine, CA 92618

James Hawkins is an employment attorney at James Hawkins APLC in Irvine, California. His California license is active under the name James Ross Hawkins. Wage-and-hour class actions have been part of his work since 2002; in a July 2023 declaration, he described those cases as making up the vast majority of his practice since then. That work began during his years at Hawkins & Sofonio, where he was a named partner from 1997 through 2007. At the Irvine firm, he litigated employee claims involving wrongful termination, age discrimination, disability, wages and hours, and sexual harassment. In 2007, he incorporated his wage-and-hour class action practice as James Hawkins APLC. His declaration lists both federal and state court matters in which he served as lead or co-lead counsel, including cases against 3M, Kmart and Aramark Campus. Before entering practice, Hawkins studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1993, and at Whittier Law School, graduating in 1997. His law-school years included two externships: one with U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall in 1996, followed by another with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. Each lasted approximately five months. California admitted him to the bar on December 9, 1997. Today, James Hawkins APLC describes its work as employment and labor law in California and Washington. The firm's listed services include employment class actions, unpaid-overtime disputes, wrongful termination, workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Corporate and Transactional Law

18300 Von Karman Ave., Suite 930, Irvine, CA 92612

Area of Practice: Commercial Litigation Jennifer 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 describe Jennifer as “widely regarded as one of the best trial lawyers in California.” “She has uncanny instincts, a wonderful courtroom demeanor and she’s an extremely clear and effective communicator,” and “is absolutely unflappable in court and builds a strong rapport and credibility with judges and decision makers.” She is a Fellow of the invitation-only American College of Trial Lawyers, considered to be among the highest honors a North American trial attorney can receive. The Legal 500, among the most prestigious international legal directories, recommends Jennifer as one of just 63 “leading trial lawyers” in the entire United States. Jennifer is also a 2018 inductee into the California Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, one of only 35 attorneys so honored throughout the years. Benchmark Litigation lists her as one of the “Top 100 Trial Attorneys in America” and among the “Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California,” calling her a “National Litigation Star.” In 2020 and in 2021, Super Lawyers ranked Jennifer #1 in Southern California. “Revered for her versatility and ease in front of a jury … the go-to trial attorney for difficult cases” is how Jennifer is described by The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals, ranking her as a “Top 100 Lawyer in California” for over 10 years in a row. In three separate years (2019, 2018 and 2012), in starkly different subjects, Jennifer’s trial victories have led to California Lawyer Magazine Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) awards for extraordinary achievements in litigation.

Civil Litigation

2601 Main Street, Suite 850, Irvine, CA 92614

Civil Litigation

2601 Main St, STE 560, Irvine, CA 92614

We are in pursuit of one simple goal: to aggressively protect each of our client’s personal welfare through profound strategies and focused execution. We deliver this to our clients with a work and preparation ethic that is unmatched. When you are in a legal battle, coming out on top is of paramount importance, in fact it means everything. Getting to a judgment can be stressful. Knowing that with every step you are in trusted, compassionate, and battle-tested hands, is precisely why, should one day you require our services, you will sleep well at night.

Personal Injury Law

7700 Irvine Center Dr suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

I am injury and accident attorney Kevin Crockett, the founding partner of the Crockett Law Group. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your personal injury lawyer. We only help people who are injured in accidents. It's all we do. This is important because it means we understand every nook and cranny of accident law in California. If you've got acne, you'd rather see a dermatologist instead of your primary doctor, wouldn't you? So, don't go to a general practice law firm for your personal injury. Your personal injury merits the attention of an accident attorney. Chances are we have seen an accident or injury like yours before. We have offices in Orange County, CA and in Palm Springs, CA. If you have further questions about me or what we do, please call me.

Intellectual Property Law

7700 Irvine Center Dr suite 800, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Kumar Maheshwari, founder of Mahesh Law Group, is a patent lawyer in Irvine, California. His work has included an intellectual property strategy for a publicly traded medical device company: patents, trademarks and trade secrets were all part of that assignment. The firm’s account also describes his assistance with the company’s refinancing of a collateralized debt instrument worth more than $200 million. Google, Medtronic and Roland appear among the companies named in his biography as past clients. That account also describes work with startups and midsize companies, as well as strategy discussions with entrepreneurs. His earlier experience includes nearly a decade of patent law work at Foley & Lardner LLP, according to the firm. At Mahesh Law Group, the service list covers several stages of intellectual property work. The firm offers patent landscape searches and searches for patentable features, along with provisional, non-provisional and design patent applications. Trademark protection and fractional general counsel services are separate offerings. For tax, litigation or taking a business public, the firm says it maintains relationships with larger law firms to bring in additional expertise. Maheshwari’s California license is active under the name Kumar Kinshuk Maheshwari. Admitted on December 5, 2006, he is listed by the State Bar at Mahesh Law Group PC’s office at 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, in Irvine.

Criminal Defense Law

19200 Von Karman Ave suite 400, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Lauren Johnson-Norris is a nationally recognized criminal defense and juvenile dependency attorney, bringing more than two decades of elite courtroom experience to her clients across California. As the founder and CEO of the Irvine-based Johnson Criminal Law Group, APCL, and its dedicated dependency division, CPS Law Group, she is widely regarded as the state’s most effective advocates for individuals facing high-stakes child welfare proceedings and serious criminal charges Combining a commanding grasp of evidentiary law with a deep commitment to family preservation, Ms. Johnson-Norris provides strategic, aggressive, and compassionate representation to clients navigating the most difficult moments of their lives.

Bankruptcy Law

100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92618

Area of Practice: Mergers and Acquisitions; Banking; Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Litigation; Business Reorganization; Creditor Rights; Commercial Law; Financial Transactions Leonard M. Shulman is the Managing Partner of the firm and primarily carries out his practice in the Irvine office. Mr. Shulman's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions along with creditors' rights and bankruptcy, and he has handled all aspects of litigation, creditors' rights, mergers and acquisitions, trustee, creditor's committee and the representation of debtor's in the insolvency context. More recently, Mr. Shulman has been hired multiple times as an attorney fee and fraud examiner. Mr. Shulman has participated in dozens of mediations as party counsel and has overseen numerous mediations and settlement conferences as a neutral. Based on the recommendation of other attorneys in the Orange County legal community, the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Shulman an AV rating denoting excellence both in legal practice and in professional ethics. Mr. Shulman graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of California, San Diego, in 1983. While at UCSD, Mr. Shulman was awarded the Regent Scholar Award for excellence in academics. At the University of San Diego School of Law, Mr. Shulman was an editor for the San Diego Law Review and first became a published author in 1986 with, "Compensation for Collegiate Athletes: A Run for More than the Roses," 22 San Diego Law Review 701 (1986). Since that time, Mr. Shulman has published dozens of articles on various issues within his practice areas. Over the past 35 years, Mr. Shulman has been very active in his professional community, having spoken and moderated continuing education seminars on various topics related to creditors' rights, bankruptcy, real estate and commercial law. Mr. Shulman is a former president of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and is currently on the Editorial Board of California Bankruptcy Journal. Mr. Shulman was the president of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (2006-2007) and is currently a Board member.

Personal Injury Law

18818 Teller Avenue, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92612

Nima Etemadian is an Irvine, California, attorney and a founding partner of MOET Law Group. His work includes representing personal injury plaintiffs, as well as clients facing DUI or DWI matters, according to his Super Lawyers profile. The firm’s biography describes his work with clients across California and identifies English and Farsi as languages he speaks fluently. Etemadian graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2015. On August 3, 2018, he was admitted to the State Bar of California, where he holds attorney number 321637. His license is listed as active. The bar gives his business affiliation as MOET Law Group, APC, with an address at 18818 Teller Avenue, Suite 250, in Irvine. The firm uses the name Moghadam & Etemadian (MOET) Law Group, APC, on its website. Its stated focus is personal injury and accident claims, with attorneys seeking compensation for injured clients. MOET describes a network of offices throughout California; Etemadian’s own bar listing places him in Irvine. His firm biography says he and his colleagues offer consultations at no charge and without obligation. For its personal injury work, the firm advertises contingency fees and no upfront payment. That fee description carries a separate qualification: clients may still be responsible for costs.

Civil Litigation

2942 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

Ms. García Guillén is a founding partner of Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP and a veteran trial attorney with more than 24 years of experience. Known for her role as a high-stakes litigation strategist, she represents corporations, high-profile Latin American talent, and government entities across U.S. state and federal courts and international ADR panels. Ms. García Guillén specializes in complex business disputes, including high-value breach of contract, securities fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Her track record includes securing multi-million-dollar judgments and leading teams through demanding proceedings, such as a two-month jury trial and a 30-day arbitration. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she offers a unique bridge for international clients, particularly those operating across the U.S. and Latin America. Before founding GRBB, she co-chaired the Latin American Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. She is dedicated to strategic, client-centric advocacy that balances aggressive litigation with practical business solutions

Civil Litigation

2 Park Plaza, Suite #1000, Irvine, CA 92614

Rodric Pacheco, known professionally as Rod Pacheco, is a litigation attorney at Pacheco & Neach PC in Irvine, California. His California bar record lists an active license and admission in December 1983. Before entering private practice, Pacheco held elected office as Riverside County district attorney. He also spent six years in the California Assembly, representing the 64th District in western Riverside County. His subsequent law firm positions included a partnership at Dentons in Los Angeles and a partner-level position at Theodora Oringher PC, where he chaired the White Collar Practice Group. He later started Pacheco & Neach. Commercial and criminal trials both appear in his litigation background, alongside arbitration and administrative trials. His work for businesses has not been confined to courtroom disputes: California corporations have retained him as outside general counsel for internal investigations, business questions and advice before litigation. Municipalities and other government entities have also engaged him as outside counsel. Among the matters described in his firm biography is an investigation for a Silicon Valley technology company involving a competitor and trade secret infringement. A separate assignment for an international insurer concerned multimillion-dollar fraud by former employees and involved collaboration with federal and local prosecutors. Other engagements have put him on opposite sides of different kinds of civil claims. He represented corporations and a chief executive pursuing conversion, fraud and trespass allegations, and defended a California corporation against a municipality’s allegations of environmental violations.

Personal Injury Law

13 Whistling Swan, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Roxy S. Shekarriz, Esq. is a formidable presence in the civil litigation arena, with a dynamic practice that spans personal injury, products liability, mass torts, employment law, and childhood and minor sexual assault. Her legal relentless advocacy make her a sought-after attorney for clients facing some of life’s most challenging legal battles. With proficiency in both state and federal court matters, Roxy’s dedication to her clients is reflected in her fearless representation of individuals who have endured catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death claims. She has also earned recognition for her work in complex mass torts and multi-district litigation, particularly within the realm of high-stakes product liability disputes. Roxy’s journey to legal prominence is rooted in a strong academic and professional foundation. She began her legal studies at the University of Oregon, where she developed a passion for advocacy, and earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, she demonstrated her leadership and commitment to justice by serving as President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF), where she championed both human and animal rights—an early indicator of her dedication to upholding the rights of the vulnerable. Her early career was marked by a rapid ascent, gaining substantive experience at prominent personal injury law firms. She managed complex cases from pre-litigation through trial. Roxy’s track record speaks volumes. Her achievements include securing multiple six and seven-figure settlements ranging from $850,000 to $1,250,000 in cases involving severe automobile, semi-truck, and pedestrian accidents. She has also successfully litigated several high-profile federal mass tort product liability cases, often navigating the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional law and complex procedural motions. Her reputation extends beyond California, with pro hac vice admissions in states like Georgia and Illinois, underscoring her ability to lead and excel in diverse legal environments. Roxy’s approach to the practice of law is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to her clients: she believes that no challenge is too daunting and no detail too small. Her guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: “When it comes to my clients, there is no task beneath me.” She consistently delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals grappling with multifaceted legal challenges. What sets Roxy apart is not only her formidable legal skill but also her holistic approach to problem solving. She integrates the discipline and tenacity developed through years of competitive sports into her practice, providing a competitive edge. Fluent in English, Farsi, and French, Roxy connects effortlessly with clients from diverse backgrounds, further enhancing her effectiveness as a legal advocate. With a career characterized by excellence, compassion, and an unyielding drive for justice, Roxy S. Shekarriz, Esq. is not just an attorney but a champion for those in need—one who consistently delivers results that change lives. Ms. Shekarriz can be contacted at (949) 570-9154

Family and Divorce Law

2050 Main St 6th fl ste 600, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

Russ was admitted to the California Bar in 1994 after receiving his J.D. in 1994 after receiving undergraduate degrees from Brigham Young University in International Relations and Spanish. For the first many years of practice, Russ practiced exclusively plaintiff's civil litigation, handling wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, product defect, insurance bad faith and premises liability matters. In 2012, Russ expanded his practice to include family law. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction that reflects his exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication in this demanding field. Russ is particularly well-versed in complex family law litigation involving both high-conflict custody disputes and intricate financial issues, and he is widely respected for his ability to navigate these sensitive matters with strategic insight and tenacity.

Civil Litigation

300 Spectrum Center Dr, Suite 1090, Irvine, CA 92608

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Personal Injury Law

106 Monticello, Irvine, CA 92620

Tina Ferdows is a California attorney affiliated with The Injury Firm in Anaheim Hills, where her State Bar profile lists her business address. Her individual biography on injuryfirmlaw.com describes work on cases before litigation and during litigation. It also identifies case management and coordination between the firm’s pre-litigation and litigation teams as parts of her work. Ferdows studied psychology at California State University, Fullerton, earning a bachelor’s degree. Her firm biography dates her entry into the legal field to 2018 and says she joined The Injury Firm in 2023, during the practice’s early stages. The State Bar lists her license as active under attorney number 361749. Her registered business address is 8141 E. Kaiser Boulevard, Suite 311, Anaheim Hills. The firm’s website identifies Ferdows as an associate attorney. A separate firm team page labels her a law clerk; neither page dates that title, leaving the sequence of those descriptions unclear. The Injury Firm describes its geographic service area as Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. At the firm level, its published practice areas include car accidents, catastrophic and serious injuries, workplace and construction accidents, and premises liability. These are the firm’s listed categories, not an individual practice-area list for Ferdows. Away from work, her biography mentions spending time with family and friends and with her Maltese.

International Law

353 Shadow Oaks, Irvine, CA 92618

Xinze Liu is a founding partner of Beijing Polywell Law Firm whose firm profile lists Beijing as his location and describes work in international trade, overseas asset recovery and anti-corruption compliance. His practice includes assisting Chinese clients with cross-border recovery of funds and enforcement of judgments abroad. He also advises on anti-corruption legislation in China, the United States and the United Kingdom, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Liu’s international trade work includes anti-dumping and countervailing investigations. In October 2017, he represented the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce at a U.S. Section 301 investigation hearing, where he commented on unilateral trade investigations. His firm biography also records overseas litigation work involving Canada, the United States, Hong Kong and Dubai. His transactional experience includes projects involving acquisitions of gas stations and gas facilities, as well as the establishment of overseas companies for Aeolus Tyre and Zhongce Rubber Group. Alongside legal matters, he has delivered training on overseas asset recovery for supervisory commissions in Liaoning, Shandong and Inner Mongolia. In March 2018, he participated in an APEC Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation Network asset-recovery workshop in Bangkok. Liu earned a bachelor’s degree in law from China University of Political Science and Law and was a visiting scholar at Fordham University. His firm lists Chinese and English as his working languages.

Immigration Law

6 Venture, Suite #385, Irvine, CA 92618

Yael Brudner is the founder and lead attorney at Brudner Law. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2008. She received her law degree from the University of Haifa, Israel, and is licensed to practice law in Israel as well. Yael is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association as well as the California and Orange County Bar Associations. She has volunteered at the Citizenship Clinic and the Public Law Center. She is fluent in English and Hebrew.

Personal Injury Law

16530 Bake Pkwy ste 100, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Yoshiaki “Yoshi” Kubota is a founding partner of Kubota & Craig, a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Irvine, California. With over three decades of legal expertise, Yoshi has earned a stellar reputation as one of Southern California’s premier trial attorneys. His unwavering commitment to justice, relentless client advocacy, and exceptional legal acumen have garnered him numerous accolades and the respect of his peers. Yoshi’s extensive experience spans complex litigation, catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death claims, product liability, and governmental tort liability. Photograph of Yoshi Kubota, Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 Years of Award-Winning ExperienceDriven by a passion for securing justice for injury victims, Yoshi is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep expertise in navigating the intricacies of personal injury law. His practice focuses on representing clients in a wide range of cases, including motor vehicle accidents (cars, motorcycles, and trucks), pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, workplace injuries, construction site accidents, and more. Over the course of his career, Yoshi has successfully tried more than 45 jury trials to verdict and resolved hundreds of cases through mediation and arbitration. This extensive courtroom experience, combined with his proven ability to deliver favorable outcomes in high-stakes litigation, underscores his standing as a trusted advocate for his clients. His comprehensive understanding of personal injury law empowers him to craft innovative legal strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each case.

Labor Law

9880 Research Drive, 200, Irvine, CA 92618

Area of Practice: Employment Law

Labor Law

9880 Research Drive, 200, Irvine, CA 92618