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